Iris Falls, Waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US.
Iris Falls cascades down 14 meters along the Bechler River, creating a vertical drop that sends water rushing through the rocky terrain.
Members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey named the falls in 1885, marking it as one of the documented natural features in Yellowstone National Park.
The waterfall bears the name of the Greek goddess Iris, who served as a messenger between gods and humans through rainbow-colored connections.
Visitors reach Iris Falls by following the Bechler River Trail, which requires proper hiking equipment and awareness of weather conditions throughout the seasons.
The falls position just upstream from Colonnade Falls creates a sequence of water features that shape the Bechler River's course through the park.
Location: Wyoming
Height: 14 m
Part of: Bechler River
GPS coordinates: 44.24170,-110.94400
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:23
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