Hiking | Black Sand Basin
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Black Sand Basin lies within the boundaries of Upper Geyser Basin. The boardwalk passes Cliff Geyser, Sunset Lake, Emerald Pool, and Green Spring.
Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)
Time: 20 minutes
Length: 0.6 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Fees: Entrance fee
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Navigate to 44.462078, -110.853310.
Black Basin is part of Upper Geyser Basin.
The following information was taken from the Old Faithful Area Trail Guide
, which is available at the Old Faithful visitor center.
You can walk to Black Sand Basin from Daisy Geyser or drive one mile (1.6 km) northwest of Old Faithful along the main road. Named for sand derived from black volcanic glass (obsidian), this basin features some of the most splendid hot springs in Yellowstone. You will find Emerald Pool, Rainbow Pool, and Sunset Lake here. Sunset Lake is actually a geyser, but its eruptions are infrequent and seldom noticed because of the heavy steam over the water. Watch for Cliff Geyser on the edge of Iron Spring Creek. It erupts every few minutes, sometimes to 40 feet (12 m).
Closest City or Region: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Coordinates: 44.462078, -110.853310
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Zac Dye, Bryce Ball,
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