Brink of Lower Falls

The water falls is breath taking, and the trail too , quite literally, no pun intended. Water falls here can be viewed so closely that it makes the hike worth it, but it takes a lot of effort to return on the same trail back to the parking lot, because of how steep it is. The views are unique and quite memorable.

This place is a must do whenever you're in Yellowstone. Make sure you have a whole day to do it. Because there is a lot of trails to get to the lower falls in the upper falls crazy amount of energy going through this river at first it looks peaceful and serene and then boom, huge waterfall. Great little Lookout Point that gets you about 10 feet away from the flow. Cool place. I must do. Make sure you visit north and south rim of the falls.

The Brink of Lower Falls in Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking sight that truly showcases nature’s power and beauty. Standing at the edge, you’re treated to a dramatic view of the Lower Falls plunging 308 feet into the canyon below, surrounded by stunning rock formations and vibrant colors. The trail to the brink is well-maintained, offering a rewarding experience for those who make the hike. The sheer scale and roar of the waterfall are awe-inspiring and make for a memorable visit. This spot is a must-see for anyone exploring Yellowstone, and it’s well worth the trip for its unparalleled natural beauty.

One of the many scenic spots along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, this one gives a perfect view of the Lower Falls. The trail is short, only 0.38 mile (0.6 km) long. The trail is winding, making you turn approximately 8 times, but you'll make it to the end in roughly 10 minutes. Many hikers and tourists will be there taking pictures, too. I recommend getting the corner spot as that is best when taking videos/photos of or with the Lower Falls. Make sure you stay on the trail and check out the other scenic spots along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone!

Wow, it's one of the most incredibly beautiful waterfalls I've ever seen in my life! It made me feel excited and scared at the same time. Unfortunately, I haven't seen anything more beautiful. I will definitely come back to see and experience it again!

Words can't describe this place. The hike down is fairly steep (600 fo0t elevation drop in oess than half a mile), I am pretty athletic, and it was a tad challenging even for me. Take your time coming back up.

just remember, what goes down must come back up, and you will certainly work for it to get back up to the overlook! that being said, the view from the brink of the falls is really beautiful and totally worth being out of breath to get back to your car. it is a quick and intense hike, and i highly recommend doing it at sunset when the canyon is aglow!

The Brink of Lower Falls is probably the best attraction point to view falls in the Yellowstone park! The views at the top/head of the trail are so spectacular especially the mountains and the color of the rocks! For 15 minute hike down the trail to the end of the it to view the falls and to view the valley at a lower point is even magnificent! It worth the effort to hike down the step trail. The road to the trail/parking lot is a one way, which eventually leads to the Glacier Boulder. Plus, what fun to drive slowly on this one way road is it has a large chance to see bears from time to time!

This is a must do when in Yellowstone and one of my favorite waterfalls due to the ease of access, the magnitude of the falls and the beautiful Yellowstone Canyon in the background. I also have a historical tie to this spot in having spent the summer of '96 working on this very trail - the majority of the stonework you see was originally done by the Civilian Conservation Corps after WWII but as you get closer to the Brink of the Lower Falls - near the halfway point or so (7 or 8 switchbacks from bottom) you will see newer stonework that was done by an AmeriCorps NCCC team that I was a part of, along with a Montana Conservation Corps team. What a great summer of really hard but rewarding work. Hope you enjoy the view as much as I do!