West Thumb to Fishing Bridge
length = 21 miles

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West thumb geyser basin is one of the most beautiful in Yellowstone. On the edge of Yellowstone Lake it contains many beautiful hot springs and their runoff channels.


One of the most famous features here is Fishing Cone. It's cone is surounded by the waters of Yellowstone Lake. It was reported that one could catch a fish and cook it while it was still on the hook.

Beautiful Yellowstone Lake is the largest at this high of an elevation. It is 20 miles long and 14 miles across and covers an area of 139 square miles. It has an average depth of 137 feet with the maximum depth being 320 feet.

Natural Bridge, just south of Bridge Bay Marina is 40 feet high with a span of 30 feet.






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