Length: 1.13 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 223 ft
Loss: 223 ft
Max elev: 7,598 ft
Elevation profile
+223 ft gain · −223 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center (VisitorCenter)
Observation Point Loop Snowshoe Trail
⏱ The duration will vary depending on skier fitness level, snow conditions, and length of time spent along the trail.
🗓 winter
Observation Point Trail
⏱ This is a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead. Add 0.9 miles (1.4 km) to the hike by continuing west to Solitary Geyser—a frequent erupter—then down to the Geyser Hill boardwalk and back to the trailhead.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
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.