Last updated: February 12, 2024
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Wraith Falls Trail
NPS / Addy Falgoust
This short, easy trail passes through sagebrush meadows, marshland, and mixed conifer forest to the base of 79-foot (24 m) Wraith Falls on Lupine Creek.
Trailhead: The trail begins at a pullout ½-mile (0.8 km) east of Lava Creek Picnic Area on the Grand Loop Road.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
This is a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.
Activity
Hiking
Easy hike
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Mammoth Hot Springs
This trail is located in the northern part of the park, about a 1/2-mile east of the Lava Creek Picnic Area.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
Wraith Falls trail is not accessible due to topography. The last 245’ of the trail is steep and rocky, with steps.
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