While not as prominent as Old Faithful or Beehive Geysers, Daisy Geyser still puts on a wonderful show for anyone willing to go a little out of their way to watch it. With eruptions every 2 to 3 hours, it’s one of the easier ones to see and provides the opportunity to explore the Upper Geyser Basin more, if desired.

Daisy Geyser Loop Description

From the trailhead, begin through the sparse forest, where the trail will open up quickly as it wanders along the southern bank of the Firehole River. You’ll notice a few smaller thermal features on the opposite side of the river. Shortly after, you’ll pass a small hot spring on the left before winding back into the forest. You’ll wander through the forest, followed by a small meadow, then back into the woods. Not long after, you’ll open up into a much larger meadow.

In the distance, thermal features can be seen steaming from the ground. As you pass through the meadow, you’ll soon enough head back into the forest. Just inside the treeline, you’ll find a junction with a larger trail system extending from the Upper Geyser Basin. Daisy Geyser is just to the right. Depending on the eruption time, you can either head left or right. If you’re unsure, left will bring you to the eruption prediction sign a bit quicker.

You’ll quickly connect to the main trail where, unless another geyser eruption is piquing your interest, you’ll want to head right. As you make your way to the eruption prediction sign, you’ll see Grotto Geyser on the left. Shortly after, you’ll reach the junction to head back to Daisy Geyser, with the eruption prediction sign posted at the junction. Head right to access Daisy Geyser just a short distance ahead.

Daisy Geyser will be the first in a larger area, with Comet Geyser stealing a bit of the spotlight, as it appears larger and is sometimes confused for Daisy Geyser. At least until Daisy erupts. This typically happens every 2-3 hours, so if you’re able to catch an eruption, it will be worth it. While not as large as Old Faithful or Grand, or several others, it does produce an exciting eruption that justifies the wait.

Once you’ve been able to catch the eruption, continue down the trail where it wander into a small forest grove. Just ahead you’ll reach another junction where you can access Black Sand Basin if you’re so inclined. Otherwise, head right to close out the loop. Passing Daisy Geyser once again on a boardwalk, you’ll head back into the trees where the original junction awaits. Head left to return to the trailhead.

Getting There

From the Old Faithful area, head north along the Grand Loop Road. Follow that for 1.6 miles, and before reaching Biscuit Basin, look for the Daisy Geyser Trailhead on your right.