This spring is the largest in Yellowstone and is the place everyone wants to have a picture of themselves taken at. I was told by the ranger at Old Faithful that the viewpoint was closed due to trail conditions but I bet it is amazing to see from above. I was able to take a few selfies of myself and even had a couple people offer to take my picture in front of it. Be courteous and help each other. Makes the whole experience better and gives everyone a change to get a pic of themselves in front of this work of (natural) art.

I recommend viewing it from the overlook. It was spectacular! There are two ways of seeing it - from up high or from the ground! I'm a NatGeo nerd, so being able to finally see this in person was just wonderful. I took the path with the view from high. It was a steep incline and I struggled a bit, but as they say - slow and steady. The overlook at the top is a little small but it defiantly provided a different perspective than if you view it from the ground.

Boardwalk loop provides easy access to explore the spring. Parking lot is small for the popularity of the attraction. Pack your patience! It doesn't take a long time to visit, so cars leave frequently!

This trail is best viewed via the Fairy Falls trail, which will give you a higher up view so you can see the whole thing. The trail is fairly easy and not that long. Around 1.7 KM one way. If the weather is too cold there will be a lot of steam and it is hard to see. Best to go there when the temperature is around 60 F or higher so the steam disappears. Parking is somewhat limited; be ready for slow traffic.

My parents and I got up early and drove from West Yellowstone straight to Grand Prismatic Spring. The parking here fills up early in the day and requires waiting in a long line or a long hike to see later. Fortunately it worked! We got a parking spot and hiked up to the spring along the boardwalk. The main spring was stunning with multi-colored areas depending on the heat and bacteria. Other geysers and springs are located adjacent to Grand Prismatic as well making it an all-around must-see in Yellowstone!

Absolutely stunning. Car park fills up just have to be patient. Get a good view from above if you hike from Fairy Falls. Well with doing. Never seen anything like this. Well worth visiting.

Most folks take the boardwalk to this feature and get a fateful of steam; not a great view of the whole. Less well known is the 1.6 mile round trip to the overlook from the Fairy Falls Trailhead; it sets about 150 feet above and about 200 yds from the feature edge. Great pics, but a moderate hike from the parking lot. Were age challenged, but we managed it.

Go early because the parking area fills up quickly. The best view of the springs are from the overlook trail. It's about a mile each way, with the last part steadily uphill. But the walk itself is not too challenging. There was a bison near the trail and we had to be careful not to get too close to it. Although it was a long hike to the Grand Prismatic Spring overlook, the beautiful colors made it worthwhile. This is one of the highlights of Yellowstone National Park.

The vibrant colors are even more stunning in person. The boardwalk offers excellent views directly in and around the spring, allowing you to appreciate the vivid colors and the sheer size of the spring. The surrounding landscape is equally impressive, adding to the overall beauty of the location.

We enjoyed exploring Grand Prismatic and the surrounding area more than Old Faithful! Do not miss exploring the boardwalks around Grand Prismatic and if you have good mobility, consider the hike up Fairy Falls to the viewpoint. It was so amazing to see the smoke/mist/haze coming up from spring in so many different colors!