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Picturesque Point Sublime Via Artists’ Point: An Awesome Yellowstone Must-Do

Picturesque Point Sublime Via Artists’ Point: An Awesome Yellowstone Must-Do

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Distance: ~2.7 with optional add-ons

Elevation gain: ~350 ft

Difficult: Easy

Enjoy spectacular views and leave the crowds behind in the parking lot at Artist’s Point. Fortunately, few people venture beyond the overlook. In fact, of all national park visitors, it’s estimated that only 10% ever leave the comfort of their car or camper, and of those, only 5% take to the trails. Unbelievable to me, but I’m certainly not mad about it. 😊 Most agree (as do I) that the views are more sublime along this gentle rim-side trail than at the actual destination/dead end of “Sublime Point”.

Most agree (as do I) that the views are more sublime along this gentle rim-side trail than the actual destination/ dead end of “Sublime Point”. It’s mesmerising to take in the multicoloured canyon walls that plunge 1,200 feet below and frame the turquoise, rushing Yellowstone River and waterfall. It’s obvious why photographers and painters and ordinary folks like me can’t get enough of this awe inspiring landscape.

Don’t believe me? Perhaps these pictures will convince you.

Fun Fact: The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is nearly 25 miles long and up to 4,000 feet wide, and 1,200 feet deep.

Happy Trails!

Yellowstone quickie: Biscuit Basin, Mystic Falls & overlook hike

Yellowstone quickie: Biscuit Basin, Mystic Falls & overlook hike

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Wonderful to be in Yellowstone without the crowds. Unfortunately, only had time for a short hike so opted for Mystic Falls – that way I could take in the geological wonders at Biscuit Basin first with the added  bonus of a waterfall and vista of the Upper Geyser Basin.

Silex Spring, the photo at the top of the page, was one of the most spectacular geothermal pools, but there were many contenders. It was mesmerizing to watch what seemed to be sporadic eruptions from pool to pool. After  a while, you notice that the eruptions are actually sequential with the water draining from one pool and filling the next.

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