Wraith Falls Hike

"Perfect hike for families with young kids"

Wraith Falls hike is perfect for families with young children.  This is an easy ½ mile one way level hike to a very pretty 90 foot cascading waterfall.  This hike can be accessed about 5 miles east of Mammoth Hot Springs.  There is a small parking area near the trailhead on the south side of the road, but no restrooms are available.

The trail meanders through Lupine Meadows where families will enjoy the wildflowers along the pathway.  Wraith Falls isn’t as large as other famous Yellowstone waterfalls and its water flow varies by season, but nonetheless this is a great hike for families.  My kid’s enjoyed running ahead of us trying to be the first to spot the cascading falls.  Be sure to look for pine martens on the way, sneaky critters that like to hide in the trees along this hike.

In summary, if you are looking for an easy hike in Yellowstone for small kids, this is the place to be.  The pathway is pleasant and the waterfall is unique.