USA Liberty Cap, Yellowstone National Park
Unusual Rock formation at Mammoth Hot Springs. Liberty Cap is 37 feet (11 m) tall. It was created by a hot spring that was active in one location for a long time. Its internal pressure was sufficient to raise the water to a great height, allowing mineral deposits to build slowly and continuously for perhaps hundreds of years.
Liberty Cap was named in 1871 by the Hayden Survey because it resembled the peaked knit caps symbolizing freedom and liberty during the French Revolution.
(Source: National Park Service)
Liberty Cap was named in 1871 by the Hayden Survey because it resembled the peaked knit caps symbolizing freedom and liberty during the French Revolution.
(Source: National Park Service)
Travel Information
Parking spaces are marked on the map.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
08:02 - 18:10
| current local time: 08:32
Photo Themes
rock formation
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