Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim at the Yellowstone River.

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Artist's Point. Lower Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

Classic Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

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Big meadows mean sometimes spotting wildlife.

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Lower Falls with its signature green strip.

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch

4.8(416 reviews)Yellowstone National Park, USAOperated by Yellowstone Hiking Guides

Duration6 hours
GroupShared · max 14
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

The Grand Canyon Rim Hike is one of the best hikes in Yellowstone National Park. This hiking tour is a loop. Your tour guide will watch for bears and answer your questions along the way. Not only do we hike along the Rim of the Canyon, but also through the forest to lakes, mud pots, and meadows. Your guide knows the trail and trail junctions, where many hikers get confused. Your guide also knows the good spots to stop for photos, resting, and lunch with a view.

What to expect

6 hours7 stopsShared tourMax 14 travellers

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Wyoming, 82190, United States
3 hoursAdmission not included
Your expert guide will meet you at the Pavilion next to the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8AM. The hike is a 4 to 6-mile loop. The hike is along the Canyon Rim, then through the endless pine forest out to Ribbon Lake. After that, we pass a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and the Hayden Valley. If you hike one trail in Yellowstone this should be it!
Upper Falls
Yellowstone River, Wyoming, 82190, United States
5 minutes
We begin our hike seeing the Yellowstone's Upper Falls. This is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
Artist Point
Wyoming, 82190, United States
15 minutes
We will stop by Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls along the Yellowstone River. This is a must see when in Yellowstone. The 308 foot falls is surrounded by the colorful canyon. The area can be a little crowded, but it's worth it! After viewing the falls, we leave the crowds behind and hit the dirt trail.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Wyoming, 82190, United States
1 hour
After leaving Artist Point, we hit the dirt trails. We hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for more colorful views. We turn off in to the forest for a walk through endless pines before hiking past mud pots and steaming vents.
30 minutes
We take a break at Clear Lake to soak in the serenity. We often see wildlife and wildflowers.
Hayden Valley
Wyoming, 82190, United States
15 minutes
We see the Hayden Valley from the trail with wide open views of mountains touching the sky. This is a wonderful spot to see bison, as well as the occasional bear or wolf, at a distance.
Yellowstone River
Wyoming, United States
45 minutes
We end our hike along the Yellowstone River taking in views of calm waters becoming rapids before descending over the Upper Falls.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Meet near the pavilion at the Upper Falls View Parking Area off of the South Rim Drive. Turn left off the Grand Loop Road on the South Rim Drive, 2 miles south of Canyon Village, toward Artist Point. After crossing over the Yellowstone River on a bridge, turn left at the 'Canyon Views' sign.

End / drop-off

Redemption

Meet at 8AM at the Upper Falls View Parking Area. There are two latrines in the parking area, and a pavilion near the Upper Falls. (Also sign for Canyon Views.) ●From Canyon Village: The trailhead is 3.4 miles from Canyon Village (8 minutes). From the four-way stop in Canyon Village, go south on Grand Loop Road toward Yellowstone Lake. You will encounter the North Rim Drive and the Brink of the Upper Falls roads first. STAY STRIAGHT. Turn left on SOUTH RIM DRIVE (your next left turn). This is the road toward Artist Point. You will know this is the correct road because there is a massive bridge over the Yellowstone River. You will cross over the Yellowstone River on this bridge and proceed 0.7 miles. Turn left into the Upper Falls View Parking Area (also signs for Canyon Views). This is a large parking lot with latrines and a pavilion. ●From West Thumb Junction: The trailhead is 34 miles (1 hour and five minutes) from West Thumb Junction if you are coming from the south. Follow the Grand Loop Road (Highway 20) north along the lake and through the Hayden Valley. The turn for the South Rim Drive will be a right hand turn shortly after leaving the valley. If you hit Canyon Village you have gone too far. • Comfortable walking shoes required • Rain jacket and fleece layer required • Bottled water required • Don't forget your cameras, smiles, and sense of adventure!

What's included

Included

A light breakfast snack
Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
Professional guide
Hot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*

Not included

Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park, $35 per vehicle, good for one week
Please bring 2 liters of water per person
Rain jacket and fleece layer
Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

Minimum 1 traveller per booking
Maximum 14 travellers per booking
Age bands: Adult (8–80)

Languages

Guide: English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off: Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation: Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets: One per booking
Local time zone: America/Denver
Product code: 23667P1

What you'll be asked when booking

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