The park did not provide a timeline of when Biscuit Basin will reopen.

The Biscuit Basin hike is a popular .6 mile excursion that leads past many hydrothermal features.

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The incident comes as visits to Yellowstone National Park are on the rise for 2024.

The boardwalk across the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin

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Park staff assess the damage to Biscuit Basin boardwalks after hydrothermal explosion

Park staff assess the damage to Biscuit Basin boardwalks after hydrothermal explosion.Courtesy of NPS Photo