Howard Eaton Trail: Old Faithful-Lone Star Geyser

Howard Eaton Trail: Old Faithful-Lone Star Geyser is a 5.8-mile out-and-back foot trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It climbs 442 ft to a high point of 7,861 ft. Difficulty: moderate, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

2.9 mione way
5.8 miround trip
442 ftelevation gain
7,861 fthigh point
Moderatedifficulty

From the National Park Service

Lone Star Geyser Trail · rated “Easy hike”
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