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Iris Falls, Wyoming

Inside  Yellowstone National Park  · $35 entrance
Iris Falls, Wyoming
Photo: Metrodyne · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Height45 ft
Entry$35

Iris Falls is a waterfall on the Bechler River in Yellowstone National Park. Iris Falls is located just upstream from Colonnade Falls and is accessible via the Bechler River Trail. The falls were named in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey for Iris, the mythological Greek goddess of the rainbow.

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How tall is Iris Falls?
Iris Falls drops 45 feet (14 m).
Is Iris Falls in a national park?
Yes — Iris Falls falls within Yellowstone National Park. The entrance fee is $35.
Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS GNIS Description: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Photo: Metrodyne · CC BY-SA 3.0 Park: National Park Service
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