A 79-foot waterfall reached via a short, easy 1-mile hike—family-friendly but not wheelchair accessible.
Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Trail accessible year-round for foot travel, per NPS; best May through October per NPS trail guidance.
Wraith Falls is a 79-foot waterfall on Lupine Creek in Yellowstone National Park, reached via a short and easy 1-mile round-trip hike near Gardiner. The trail features a gentle grade that accommodates most fitness levels, though the final approach to the falls includes rocky terrain and steps requiring moderate scrambling.
The short distance and family-friendly difficulty make this ideal for visitors seeking a quick waterfall experience without major time commitment. The trail is accessible year-round for foot travel, though NPS rates it as best visited May through October when weather conditions are most favorable.
Important accessibility note: while the trail is rated as easy, the final rocky section with steps is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are not permitted on any NPS trail. Yellowstone’s $35 per vehicle, 7-day entrance fee applies. No closure alerts were found on the NPS website as of September 2026, indicating reliable access to the trail throughout the year for foot travel.
Year-round for foot travel; NPS lists the trail as best May through October, though winter access is possible.
NOT wheelchair accessible. The trail includes a final steep section with rocky terrain and steps.
Dogs are not permitted. Wheelchair users: the trail includes final steep/rocky sections with steps and is not wheelchair accessible.
Located in the Gardiner/Mammoth area; combine with other northern Yellowstone attractions.
Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
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NPS Wraith Falls Trail page (checked 2026-09-04): 79 ft waterfall on Lupine Creek, 1-mile round trip, easy grade with a final steep/rocky stretch with steps; NPS states the route is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs not permitted per NPS trail page and Yellowstone pets policy. No closure alert found as of check date.
Checked September 2026.