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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch

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.
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.

City: Yellowstone National Park

Sun 08 Jun

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Starting at $182.00

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Sun 08 Jun

Starting at $182.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A light breakfast snack

Professional guide

Coffee and/or Tea

Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options)

Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)

Additional Info

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

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. This is also the staring point for Uncle Tom's Trail. The hike is a 6-mile loop. The hike is along the Canyon Rim, through the forest out to Ribbon Lake, and then past a geyser basin, Clear Lake, and the Wapiti Meadows with big views of the Hayden Valley. If you hike one trail in Yellowstone this is it!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (323)

Bonnie P

May 2015

At first we were hesitant to spend a few hundred dollars on a private guide, but it was well worth it! We called the number at 9:30pm and spoke Josh (co-owner with his wife) and he was able to accommodate us with a 7am tour the next morning. Josh is very knowledgeable with the park and the wildlife. We enjoyed hearing about animal behaviors and how the circle of life goes on in the reserve. Josh was great in spotting animals that would totally escape us otherwise. On our trip we saw herds of bisons, elks, goats, 3 black bears, one grizzly (all bears from a safe distance), one wolf, and a variety of birds. We hiked a couple miles into the middle of the safari, something that we wouldn't dare do on our own. Not to worry, Josh instructed us on how to be safe and provided us with bear sprays should we ever need it. It was great to get off the roads and immerse ourselves in the fields. We saw a variety of wildlife with provided binoculars and Josh's 90x scope. He provided us with a picnic spread of coldcuts, cheese, artichokes, olives, and special Peruvian peppers. It was a great day. Josh is very friendly and patient. On top of it he knows how to work a camera and we came away with great photos of us on the DSLR. The guided tour was way above our expectations. Thank you!!

mrwirknerh

Sep 2023

The hike is absolutely fantastic. The different views of the canyon are simply great. Our guide imparted his knowledge to us in a pleasant way. The lunch spot by the lake was a great choice. If you like hiking in nature, you'll eat right here