Opal Pool — Attraction in West Yellowstone

3 stars may be a little harsh, but I only give it 3 stars because this small pool pales in comparison to the hot spring mere yards away. The thing Opal has going for it is the dramatic background of undisturbed landscape and it’s small scale vibrant colors. You are going to walk past this one, take in it’s beauty and respect it for what it is.

In regards of how to walk the boardwalks here, I recommend walking in a counterclockwise manner, because this will warm you for the gem of the area the Grand Prismatic Spring, rather than seeing that first and then walking past the Opal and Turquoise pools, which will then seem like insignificant puddles.

Look closely at the water spillway from Grand Prismatic, which you will see as you pass the Opal Pool you can see animal footprints of bison and the...

Spectacular colours. The water is so clear that one can see almost till the base of the pool. It is one of the most fascinating and photographed pool here. some information - Opal Pool is a hot spring in the Midway Geyser Basin . Though usually active as a hot spring, Opal Pool is considered a fountain-type geyser. Eruptions occur suddenly following visible convection in the pool, but are...

While visiting the 0.7 mile Midway Geyser Basin Trail, you can see the Opal Pool. It is the smallest of the four major features of the Midway Geyser Basin. It is nearly a dormant geyser, but it erupts only a few times a year. Its temperature is 132°F (56°C). The captivating blue water, resembling a precious opal, is the reason to name it like this. Don't miss this...