Firehole River (Yellowstone)
Yellowstone's geothermal river — 80°F water and trout stack in cool riffles.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Wyoming, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Yellowstone plateau (2,200 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Yellowstone plateau (2,200 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Yellowstone's geothermal river — 80°F water and trout stack in cool riffles.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Yellowstone plateau (2,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Yellowstone plateau (2,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Firehole River (Yellowstone) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Firehole River (Yellowstone)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
