Yellowstone Grand Canyon Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
by Yellowstone Hiking Guides
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$364Overview
This is a guided hiking tour lasting about six hours in Yellowstone National Park that follows a loop trail along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The group hike starts by meeting the guide at the Pavilion near the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8 AM. The route covers four to six miles, beginning with views of the Yellowstone Upper Falls and continuing along the canyon rim. The trail then moves through a pine forest to Ribbon Lake, passes a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and Hayden Valley before returning along the Yellowstone River. The guide carries bear spray and other safety equipment and provides support with spotting wildlife and answering questions throughout the hike. Stops include Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls, a break at Clear Lake to rest and observe wildlife and wildflowers, and a vantage point over Hayden Valley to see bison and possibly distant bears or wolves. Lunch is served with scenic views, and tea and coffee are included along with breakfast. Participants may be provided with a backpack, trekking pole, binoculars, and bear spray if needed. The hike ends with views of the Yellowstone River’s calm waters and rapids as it flows over the Upper Falls.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The guide meets the group at the Pavilion next to the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8 AM. The hike is a loop of four to six miles starting along the Canyon Rim. The path then leads through pine forest to Ribbon Lake, passes a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and Hayden Valley.
180 min
Upper Falls
The hike begins with views of Yellowstone’s Upper Falls, marking the start of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
5 min
Artist Point
A stop at Artist Point provides views of the Lower Falls, a 308-foot waterfall surrounded by the colorful canyon. After this stop, the trail continues away from the crowds onto dirt paths.
15 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The hike continues along dirt trails following the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for more views of the canyon’s colors. The route then turns into the forest, passing mud pots and steaming vents.
60 min
Clear Lake
A break takes place at Clear Lake where the group can rest and enjoy the quiet environment. Wildlife and wildflowers are often seen here.
30 min
Hayden Valley
The trail offers wide open views of Hayden Valley with mountains in the background. This area is known for sightings of bison and occasionally bears or wolves from a distance.
15 min
Yellowstone River
The hike concludes along the Yellowstone River, viewing calm waters that turn into rapids before flowing over the Upper Falls.
45 min
Meeting point
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 point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yellowstone Grand Canyon Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
by Yellowstone Hiking Guides
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$364Overview
This is a guided hiking tour lasting about six hours in Yellowstone National Park that follows a loop trail along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The group hike starts by meeting the guide at the Pavilion near the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8 AM. The route covers four to six miles, beginning with views of the Yellowstone Upper Falls and continuing along the canyon rim. The trail then moves through a pine forest to Ribbon Lake, passes a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and Hayden Valley before returning along the Yellowstone River. The guide carries bear spray and other safety equipment and provides support with spotting wildlife and answering questions throughout the hike. Stops include Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls, a break at Clear Lake to rest and observe wildlife and wildflowers, and a vantage point over Hayden Valley to see bison and possibly distant bears or wolves. Lunch is served with scenic views, and tea and coffee are included along with breakfast. Participants may be provided with a backpack, trekking pole, binoculars, and bear spray if needed. The hike ends with views of the Yellowstone River’s calm waters and rapids as it flows over the Upper Falls.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The guide meets the group at the Pavilion next to the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8 AM. The hike is a loop of four to six miles starting along the Canyon Rim. The path then leads through pine forest to Ribbon Lake, passes a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and Hayden Valley.
180 min
Upper Falls
The hike begins with views of Yellowstone’s Upper Falls, marking the start of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
5 min
Artist Point
A stop at Artist Point provides views of the Lower Falls, a 308-foot waterfall surrounded by the colorful canyon. After this stop, the trail continues away from the crowds onto dirt paths.
15 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The hike continues along dirt trails following the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for more views of the canyon’s colors. The route then turns into the forest, passing mud pots and steaming vents.
60 min
Clear Lake
A break takes place at Clear Lake where the group can rest and enjoy the quiet environment. Wildlife and wildflowers are often seen here.
30 min
Hayden Valley
The trail offers wide open views of Hayden Valley with mountains in the background. This area is known for sightings of bison and occasionally bears or wolves from a distance.
15 min
Yellowstone River
The hike concludes along the Yellowstone River, viewing calm waters that turn into rapids before flowing over the Upper Falls.
45 min
Meeting point
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 point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.