Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | Forest Rd 025, Alta, WY 83414, USA |
| GPS: |
44°7'24.4"N 110°56'40.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 15.9-16.6 mi |
National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Trail from Fish Lake | 16.6 miles |
| Trail from Grassy Lake | 15.9 miles |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
- Head west on Rainbow Lp toward Grant Village Rd (249 ft)
- Turn left onto Grant Village Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto US-191 S/
US-287 S/ US-89 S Toll roadParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(21.6 mi) - Turn right onto Grassy Lakes RdMay be closed at certain times or days(217 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Grassy Lakes RdMay be closed at certain times or days(0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Ashton-Flagg Ranch RdMay be closed at certain times or days(18.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 022 (0.3 mi)
- Slight right onto Forest Rd 023 (1.1 mi)
- Slight right onto Forest Rd 025 (486 ft)
Trails
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16.6 milesElevation Gain ?
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1,495 feetReal Descent ?
1,495 feetAvg Grade (0°)
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-21% to 19%Distance ?
15.9 milesElevation Gain ?
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2,688 feetReal Descent ?
2,688 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-23° to 23°)
-43% to 43%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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