Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
little time to view such less-accessible marvels as Grand Geyser and Black Sand Pool. It's some
consolation that a wheelchair may be borrowed from the visitor center.
Even the hardy should not be surprised if hills that don't look steep set you to puffing and
your heart to beating fast—it's the altitude! A few conveniently located benches are especially
welcome on the hilly parts of Geyser Hill.
Precautions for Your Geyser Walks
• Bring
drinking water, sunscreen,
and a
hat
for protection from the extra UV radi-
ation at the park's high altitudes.
• The only
restroom
is a chemical toilet near Morning Glory Pool.
•
Stay on the walkways
and
watch children vigilantly;
the water is hot and the crust
near the hot springs and geysers is thin and brittle.
•
Do not touch the water.
You can be scalded at 120°F (49°C); the pools and geysers
range in temperature from 142° to 205°F (61-96°C).
•
Always wipe off geyser spray
from eyeglasses and camera lenses, since the silicon di-
oxide can leave permanent spots.
Planning your geyser walk
Here are some ways to visit the geysers:
1. Join one of the ranger-interpreter led tours (1.5 or 2 hours long) listed in the
Yellow-
stone Today
newspaper you receive as you enter the park.
2. If you have only an hour or two and prefer to be on your own, walk around the Geyser
Hill loop. This walk's first half is described below as Geyser Route One, and its return
3. If you have half a day or so, check the visitor center for predicted geyser eruption
times, then follow one of the geyser routes described here to try to catch one or more
eruptions and see other features on the way. Castle, Grand, Riverside, and Daisy Gey-
sers put on rewarding shows. Unfortunately, Grand Geyser may require a long wait,
because its eruptions can only be predicted to within about a four-hour span. Take
books and games to entertain yourself while you wait!
4. A tour for true geyser lovers can be taken by those who have one or several days to
spend. Wait for one or more of the predicted geyser eruptions, linger over your fa-
