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Silver Cord Cascade, Wyoming

Inside  Yellowstone National Park  · $35 entrance
Silver Cord Cascade, Wyoming
Photo: Alex1961 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Height1214 ft
Entry$35

Silver Cord Cascade is a horsetail type waterfall on Surface Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. Surface Creek flows out of Ribbon Lake off the South rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and plunges 1,200 feet (370 m) to the Yellowstone River. It is considered the tallest waterfall in Yellowstone.

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How tall is Silver Cord Cascade?
Silver Cord Cascade drops 1214 feet (370 m).
Is Silver Cord Cascade in a national park?
Yes — Silver Cord Cascade falls within Yellowstone National Park. The entrance fee is $35.
Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS GNIS Description: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Photo: Alex1961 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Park: National Park Service
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