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West Thumb to Old Faithful
The Drive from West Thumb to Old Faithful in Yellowstone
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The road from West Thumb to Old Faithful crosses the Continental Divide two times: at 8,391 feet and at 8,262 feet. One the way, you can admire views of rivers, forests, lakes and waterfalls.
The drive takes anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour in the summer, depending on the traffic and road repair work. There are a few picnic areas and scenic turnouts from which visitors can admire the park landscape.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Nov 24, 2003