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Self-Guided Audio Tour of Yellowstone’s West Thumb Basin
Teton County
About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail to uncover the famous hot springs and hydrothermal features on Yellowstone Lake’s shores. See the dynamic Blue Funnel Spring, historically-significant Fishing Cone, pleasant Thumb Geyser, & deep Abyss Pool hot spring. Along the way, hear stories of geothermal wonders, early explorers, and a unique 19th-century cooking practice play automatically as you stroll the scenic boardwalk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pa...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 20+ Points
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
West Thumb Information Station
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at West Thumb Information Station, gateway to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Yellowstone Lake. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Winter Season Notice Most Yellowstone park roads are now closed to regular vehicles for the winter, with limited access until late April. Please check Road Status & Closures and Park Roads Overview before your trip and consider our Yellowstone Winter Tour for cold-season travel.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Self-Guided Audio Tour of Yellowstone’s West Thumb Basin
Teton County
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About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail to uncover the famous hot springs and hydrothermal features on Yellowstone Lake’s shores. See the dynamic Blue Funnel Spring, historically-significant Fishing Cone, pleasant Thumb Geyser, & deep Abyss Pool hot spring. Along the way, hear stories of geothermal wonders, early explorers, and a unique 19th-century cooking practice play automatically as you stroll the scenic boardwalk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pa...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 20+ Points
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
West Thumb Information Station
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at West Thumb Information Station, gateway to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Yellowstone Lake. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
Return
Itinerary
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Fishing Cone
Fishing Cone, a geothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, is steeped in history. In the late 1800s, it served as a natural "hot pot" where visitors would cook trout directly in its boiling waters—a novel yet perilous method, leading to several fatalities.
40 minutes
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Blue Funnel Spring
Blue Funnel Spring, previously measuring 18 feet across and maintaining temperatures between 172 and 182 degrees Fahrenheit, has witnessed cooling and depletion in the last thirty years, redirecting its water to the nearby Abyss Pool.
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Abyss Pool
Behold Abyss Pool, enticing you to stroll over to the observation deck for an up-close encounter! Plummeting 53 feet into the earth, it reigns as one of Yellowstone's deepest hot springs—a title it wears with flair, naturally.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
Thumb Geyser, renowned for its vivid colors, owes its brilliance to thriving bacteria flourishing in the warm waters of the West Thumb Geyser Basin. In the mid-1970s, reduced geyser activity puzzled scientists, attributing the decline to various factors like slow underground pool refilling or changes in rock composition.