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Distance
1.05 miles
Elevation Gain
105 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Scenic
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Added by Edward Day
Artist's Paint Pots is a mellow hike in Yellowstone National Park that leads to multi-colored geothermal hot springs.
From the parking lot, follow the boardwalk pathway until you reach the springs. The hike itself is pretty self explanatory. It is a very easy hike and very short. We did this hike to break up some of the driving through Yellowstone. The hike loops around the springs and comes back to the parking lot. The milky blue pools are caused by the silica that is suspended in the water and gives this place its name.
Note: These hot springs are for viewing only.
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Natalie F
7/29/2020
Worth the stop!
This was fun and less crowded than other easy hikes in the park. Interesting part of yellowstone; easy trail to follow and easy in general.
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Lucas Bremer
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6/19/2020
Must do in Yellowstone
This unique feature is easy to access and worth a few to experience something that only happens in a few places on earth.
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John Sides
4/28/2017
Other worldly
Artist Paint Pots includes a variety of geothermal features along its boardwalk trail, including small hot springs, steam vents, and of course the paint ...
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Brynn Schmidt
12/6/2016
Great spot - don't skip it on your park trip
I love this area and its easy access. I have actually been there in both summer and winter and it is gorgeous both times ...
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Grant Whitty
9/28/2016
Nice short hike.
We stopped in here as we were driving south, quick stop. It was a nice short hike through some new forest towards the Paint ...
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Gavin Pirrie
9/19/2016
Great Colors
The Artist's Paint Pots are great for a small hike and they reward with wonderful colors.
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Derek Tice
8/8/2016
Worth it
A feature of Yellowstone that is probably not on your must-see list, but is a great hike to break up the drive along Grand Loop Road.
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Bryony Richards
5/21/2016
An Easy Hike To An Iconic Spot
There's something very relaxing about watching the paint pots - a unique part of Yellowstone's that's well worth the short hike!
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