Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedYour 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
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe begin our hike seeing the Yellowstone's Upper Falls. This is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.Artist Point
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter 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.Yellowstone National Park
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe take a break at Clear Lake to soak in the serenity. We often see wildlife and wildflowers.Hayden Valley
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe end our hike along the Yellowstone River taking in views of calm waters becoming rapids before descending over the Upper Falls.
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
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Wyoming, United States 82190
Provider
Yellowstone Hiking Guides
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