Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
Overview
The Rim Hike offers a remarkable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. Guided by an expert, you’ll traverse scenic trails, encountering diverse natural features along the way.
- 🗺️ This hiking tour is a loop, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
- 🐻 Your tour guide will watch for bears and address any questions you may have during the hike.
- 🌲 The route includes hiking along the canyon rim and through forests, lakes, mud pots, and meadows.
- 📸 The guide knows the best spots for photos, resting, and lunch with a view.
- ❗ The guide is familiar with trail junctions where many hikers get confused.
To keep your adventure eco-minded, this tour offers instant digital delivery of details, no expiry on your booking, and options available worldwide.
- Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
- Hot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
- Professional guide
- Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
- A light breakfast snack
- Gratuities
- Rain jacket and fleece layer
- Please bring 2 liters of water per person
- Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park, $35 per vehicle, good for one week
Meeting point
Return details
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Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneYour 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!
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Upper FallsWe begin our hike seeing the Yellowstone's Upper Falls. This is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
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Artist PointWe 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.
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Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneAfter 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.
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We take a break at Clear Lake to soak in the serenity. We often see wildlife and wildflowers.
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Hayden ValleyWe 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.
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Yellowstone RiverWe end our hike along the Yellowstone River taking in views of calm waters becoming rapids before descending over the Upper Falls.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.