Yellowstone National Park: Tower Falls
This 11.8-mile ski or snowshoe loop explores a frozen waterfall and bison wintering grounds.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 14.7
Waypoints
TFT001
Location: 44.9153518676758, -110.413803100586
Follow Tower-Canyon Rd. to Tower Falls trailhead, where the plowed road ends. Begin skiing or snowshoeing SE.
TFT002
Location: 44.909049987793, -110.402702331543
Pass snow-covered Rainy Lake to R.
TFT003
Location: 44.9018096923828, -110.393898010254
Continue straight on snow-packed Tower-Canyon Rd, passing Lost Lake Trail to R and arriving @ the Calcite Springs Overlook on R. The overlook provides top-notch views of Yellowstone River’s gently squiggling path through a seemingly untouched canyon below.
TFT004
Location: 44.891975402832, -110.387321472168
Turn L to Tower Falls Overlook
TFT005
Location: 44.8932495117188, -110.385803222656
Tower Falls, a 132-ft. masterpiece suspended along the crisp canyon walls. Return to Waypoint 4 and turn L for Chittenden Loop.
TFT006
Location: 44.8896293640137, -110.390800476074
Pass campsite nook on R
TFT007
Location: 44.8901405334473, -110.389602661133
Proceed on Chittenden Loop Trail, passing a road veering R with “Do Not Enter” sign
TFT008
Location: 44.8879318237305, -110.386596679688
Bear Right @ Y to continue on Tower-Canyon Rd.
TFT009
Location: 44.8643684387207, -110.396301269531
Continue straight on trail. Up the N valley is a popular winter grounds for bison; it’s an impressive sight to see how these giant mammals survive the harsh Yellowstone winter.
TFT010
Location: 44.8682899475098, -110.40650177002
Bear R Chittenden Trail Loop. Continuing straight will lead to The Canyons
TFT011
Location: 44.8854103088379, -110.389999389648
Pass storage hut on R. A great place to escape winds or sip from the your insulated thermos before trekking back to trailhead.