Unforgettable Yellowstone Canyon Rim & Loop Hike + Lunch
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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.
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Blanche_B, 9/29/2025 5:32:41 PM
We had a great time!!! Even though it rained pretty hard and then hailed! We did not see any wild life but the canyon was amazing
David_L, 9/23/2025 8:48:38 PM
This Yellowstone Canyon Rim Guides hike was fantastic. It was exactly what we hoped it would be - exploring Yellowstone away from the crowds. Ron was a knowledgeable & fun guide. He was very attentive to our hiking abilities, things we were interested in seeing & the safety of our surroundings. The lunch & snacks that were provided were very satisfying. There was a bit of confusion in the meet up for the hike but a phone call to Yellowstone Hiking Guides helped us meet up with Ron. We would highly recommend a guided hike to see Yellowstone beyond the tourist hot spots.
mshellk2022, 9/20/2025 6:01:46 PM
We had a great experience on this tour! Our guide, Bob, was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and well-prepared. He has encyclopedia-like knowledge of the park, trees, flowers, animals and geothermal features. And provided a lot of helpful information about how to stay safe in the park. The hike was perfect - extremely scenic, enough of a workout without being too strenuous to enjoy, and involving a variety of beautiful landscapes in different parts of the park. It was the right length from 8am to 2pm. We left tired and satisfied! Highly recommend.
jrose1948, 9/18/2025 8:28:18 PM
Had a great experience with Robert, who was very knowledgeable in spite of limited experience there, good sense of humor, kept a good pace.
71kitb, 9/17/2025 3:27:34 PM
This hike was great! Our guide Michelle was very knowledgeable and told us lots of facts about canyons, geology, hydrothermal features, and plants. Lunch was hearty and a good chance to take a break and enjoy the nice views in the middle of the trip.
Peter_V, 9/11/2025 11:18:44 AM
Great hike with fantastic guide. See sights you might not see and get educated in the process. Michele was our guide and provided a remarkable experience.
Bo C, 9/10/2025 9:36:08 AM
Wow! We could not be more impressed with this trip. Our guide Michele made this an unforgettable experience for the 2 of us. She brought bag lunches full of great snacks and delicious sandwiches and even carried them in her pack since we did not have a pack with us. She regularly checked in on how we were doing with the pace and reviewed the trail maps with us to decide which trails we wanted to take. If the other guides are as great as Michele this is a fantastic opportunity to experience Yellowstone hiking with a knowledgeable guide.
George S, 9/4/2025 7:47:18 PM
Great and informative hike. We were able to traverse the varied Yellowstone terrains all in one seven mile adventure. Fortunately, we had a great guide: Ron. Somehow he managed to keep our group (which ranged from age 69 to 32) engaged and moving!
S2759PMstephenb, 9/4/2025 12:06:40 AM
Ron was a wonderful hike leader well prepared with great enthusiasm . We felt safe , saw beautiful scenery, and learned about birds, flora, and some history of Yellowstone. A worthwhile hike for sure!
boscopin, 8/31/2025 2:17:43 PM
Didn’t go on tour as rain and thunderstorms predicted. We had assumed the hike was cancelled. We tried to contact the vendor the night before but the only fast response is by phone - but ATT calls don’t work in the park, not not a viable option. The vendor did let me know that the hike did go on in the rain.
- 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
Departure 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.Return details
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.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!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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