Osprey Falls, Waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, United States
The Gardner River plunges 150 feet over volcanic rocks, forming a white cascade within the deep walls of Sheepeater Canyon.
The Hague Survey team named the waterfall in 1885 after observing numerous osprey birds that frequented the Yellowstone Park area.
Native American tribes maintained strong connections to the lands surrounding Gardner River, incorporating the waterfall into their traditional territories.
The eight-mile round trip trail to Osprey Falls requires four to six hours to complete and includes a 700-foot elevation change.
The waterfall cuts through layers of ancient lava flows, revealing geological formations that document Yellowstone's volcanic past.
Location: Park County
Part of: Gardner River
GPS coordinates: 44.92861,-110.68111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:53
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