Liberty Cap, Yellowstone National Park, USA

Richard Duckworth

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USA Liberty Cap, Yellowstone National Park

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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)

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 07:56 - 16:46 | current local time: 06:12

Photo Themes rock formation

Locations Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Hot Springs

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