Bechler Falls Trail is one of the very few short trails through the southwest part of Yellowstone – most are multi-day backpacking hikes to majestic falls like Union, Colonade, and Dunanda.

However, its mere 1.3-mile length does not mean the trail is less exciting. Bechler Falls is a powerful small cascade on the Bechler River.

The trail begins at the much larger Cave Falls and passes by the scenic confluence of the Fall and Bechler rivers. It winds gently through the cool, verdant woodland and in the summer is surrounded by fields of colorful wildflowers.

It stays alongside at least one of the rivers almost all the way. The trailhead can be found at the end of the unpaved Cave Falls Road.

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