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Canyon to Fishing Bridge | ||
| 0.0 | The Grand Loop Road goes three ways from Canyon Junction. The Norris to Canyon section heads west. The Tower to Canyon section goes north. Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Area lies to the east. The Canyon to Fishing Bridge section goes south, as described below. |
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| 1.2 | The exit of the one-way South Rim Drive is on the left. |
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| 1.6 |  A side road on the left leads to a viewpoint of the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone. More views can be had of the falls from points along the South Rim Drive and North Rim Drive. |
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| 2.2 | The entrance of the one-way South Rim Drive is on the left. |
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| 4.2 | The road passes by the parking area for the Mary Mountain Trailhead. This is a starting point for several hikes of varying lengthes. |
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| 5.8 |  On the left is a pullout that provides a great view of the Yellowstone River snaking its way through the meadow below. |
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| 8.6 | Another pullout on the left provides another sweeping view of the Yellowstone River Meadow. |
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| 9.5 |  The road passes by a small parking area for the Sulphur Cauldron. |
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| 9.7 |  The road goes by a parking area for the Mud Volcano Thermal Area. This is a fascinating area filled with some of the more unusual thermal features in the park. |
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| 10.6 | The road passes by the Nez Perce Ford Picnic Area. The Cascade Picnic Area is shortly beyond it, and is followed by yet another, the LeHardy Picnic Area. |
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| 12.5 | A pullout provides access to LeHardy's Rapids. |
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| 15.6 | The road arrives at Fishing Bridge Junction. A left turn enters the East Entrance Road, which eventually leads to the town of Cody, Wyoming. Straight ahead is the Fishing Bridge to West Thumb section. |
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