Pets allowed
Not Allowed
Elevation Gain
100.00 ft (30.48 m)
Trail type
There-and-back
Distance
1.00 mi (1.61 km)
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Wraith Falls is a 100-foot cascade of water that runs down a smooth rock face in wispy white threads. Located between Mammoth and Tower-Roosevelt Junction, it was named by members of the Hague expedition in the late 19th century. They were tasked by the U.S. Geological Survey to explore the Absaroka Range and what is now Yellowstone National Park.

The clearly marked hike to the falls is a short and easy walk through forest and marshland. A quick stair climb after the bridge takes you to a viewing area overlooking Wraith Falls. Lupine Creek provides the water for this cascade and feeds into a popular waterfall not too far downstream, Undine Falls.

To catch Wraith Falls at its finest, hike in the spring when water levels are high from the snowmelt.

Logistics + Planning

Current Weather: Powered by Dark Sky

Rain in the afternoon and evening.
Tue
64°F
40°
Light rain throughout the day.
Wed
58°F
39°
Light snow in the morning and afternoon.
Thu
55°F
36°
Possible drizzle in the morning.
Fri
59°F
34°
Possible drizzle in the evening.
Sat
61°F
37°
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Sun
65°F
39°
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Mon
74°F
44°

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

National Park Pass

Pros

Easy access.

Cons

Low water in the summer months.

Trailhead Elevation

6,610.00 ft (2,014.73 m)

Features

Waterfalls
Big Game Watching
Wildlife
Wildflowers
Big Game Watching

Location

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