Cave Falls

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Formed by lava flows from the Yellowstone caldera thousands of years ago, the Fall River is appropriately named after its many waterfalls. What is unique about these falls is not their height, but rather their width. Cave Falls, located within Yellowstone National Park, spans 140 feet of the river a... Read More
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Highlights of Cave Falls

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Highest Elevation
6384 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
582
Nearest Town
Ashton
Nearest Services
Ashton
Management Agency
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
District
Ashton/ Island Park Ranger District

Overview

Formed by lava flows from the Yellowstone caldera thousands of years ago, the Fall River is appropriately named after its many waterfalls. What is unique about these falls is not their height, but rather their width. Cave Falls, located within Yellowstone National Park, spans 140 feet of the river and offers breathtaking views of the upper and lower falls. And, if two waterfalls aren't enough, there is a hiking trail to Bechler Falls upstream on Bechler River. This trail offers numerous campsites, fantastic views of the Grand Tetons, and access to an isolated and less-traveled section of Yellowstone National Park.

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24 Waypoints
74 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
1 Video
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