Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Park Historian Lee Whittlesey, in his book
Yellowstone Place Names,
adds Devil's Stair-
way (on the former Mary Mountain road), Devil's Well near Icebox Canyon, and Devil's
Inkstand on Mount Washburn. His book also describes Devil's Gate, visible below Kepler
Cascades.
4.2/15.2 Lone Star Geyser Trailhead.
A short road to the west leads to the parking
area. This round trip of about 5 miles (8 km) is a level trail also suitable for biking, since it is
a former automobile road. The route soon passes the source of the Old Faithful Village water
supply.
In about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), the Spring Creek Trail intersects this one. You can follow it
up to the Grand Loop Road, but coming
down
the Spring Creek Trail might be more to your
liking (description at mile 8.2/11.2).
Lone Star Geyser
The Lone Star Trail passes some small hot springs and a beautiful meadow before reaching
the geyser.
Lone Star Geyser
erupts to as high as 45 feet (14 m) from a pink-stained steep
cone as wide as it is tall—about 10 feet (3 m) in each dimension. Its major eruptions are 20 to
30 minutes long.
