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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch

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Yellowstone National Park, USA

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Overview

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's Included

  • Breakfast A light breakfast snack
  • Tea and coffee Hot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
  • Lunch Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Bottled water Please bring 2 liters of water per person
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park, $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
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Meeting Location

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PG73+XH
Canyon Village, WY 82190, USA

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

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!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Upper Falls

We 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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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Artist Point

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ribbon Lake Trail (Pass By)

After seeing Artist Point, we pass the crowds and start hiking the Ribbon Lake trail. We pass through the endless pines to beautiful backcountry lakes, sometimes spotting wildlife like weasels, hares and deer.
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Hayden Valley (Pass By)

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, at a distance.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • BreakfastA light breakfast snack
  • Tea and coffeeHot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
  • LunchSandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled waterPlease bring 2 liters of water per person
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park, $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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