Length: 8.21 mi
Est. time: 2h 54m
Gain: 297 ft
Loss: 259 ft
Max elev: 7,356 ft
Elevation profile
+297 ft gain · −259 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center (VisitorCenter)
Fairy Falls Trail
⏱ This is either a 5.4-mile (8.6-kilometer) or a 6.7-mile (10.7-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.
🗓 winter, summer, fall
Fairy Falls Ski Trail
⏱ The duration will vary depending on skier fitness level, snow conditions, and length of time spent along the trail.
🗓 winter
Fairy Falls Trail + Imperial Meadows Trail
9.8 mi · +323 ft · ~3.4 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.