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Sep 11, 2024
Short trail is steep and more narrow than some, but mostly uses switchbacks so is doable for many. Take your time going back up. We did see a number of folks having a difficult time, having underesti…Full review by a-travelin-foodie
Sep 27, 2023
This is my favorite view in Yellowstone. Great childhood memories and my goal was to hike the trail to Lower Falls below the overlook on this trip. I’m in my 50’s and moderately active. I live at 520…Full review by Kokopelmana1
Oct 24, 2022
The Brink of the Lower Falls Trail is an approximately .08 mi/1.3 km down-and-back trail leading to a popular viewing area directly overlooking the Brink. My wife and I hiked this trail during the l…Full review by BruinDan
I have COPD. How long a walk is the trail to the Brink of the falls?. What is the loss of altitude? Walking back would be the real problem.
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From my review on 9/18: "The trail is about a mile round trip but there is a 600 feet change in elevation. Fortunately there are benches at the switchbacks so you can catch your breath …
From my review on 9/18: "The trail is about a mile round trip but there is a 600 feet change in elevation. Fortunately there are benches at the switchbacks so you can catch your breath on the way up. If you are out of shape, this trail will be a challenge."
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