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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. Lunch, snacks, and gear provided. Not only do we hike along the Rim of the Canyon but also through the forest to lakes, mud pots, and meadows.

City: Yellowstone National Park

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $182.00

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Tue 24 Sep

Starting at $182.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Use of Backpack, Bear Spray, Trekking Pole, Binoculars (when no coronavirus restrictions exist)

Professional guide

Snacks

Lunch

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

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 (254)

Lana R

Sep 2018

I did the Lamar River Valley and the Bunsen Peak hikes with Josh as our guide for both of the hikes. I could not pick my favorite, because they were both amazing in their own way. During the Lamar River Valley hike the scenery was breathtaking and we got to observe bison and pronghorn (antelope) at their home. During the Bunsen Peak hike we got to see 360 degree views of Yellowstone. What a site! Josh was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does. He took us off the beaten path, prepared yummy lunches for us, and made sure we were having a good time. I loved the welcoming gesture of offering us cookies and delicious green tea upon meeting up for the tours. Ultimately, these two hikes allowed me to experience Yellowstone in a unique way that left me with very memorable impressions. I strongly recommended them for any nature lover that enjoys hiking and bonding with nature.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you for your kind words! Yellowstone is definitely a showstopper! Happy trails! -Josh

Celia B

Sep 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Emily Jo. She is personable and knowledgeable, sharing a lot of information about the park and its nature, wildlife and features. Thanks for a great day!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thanks for your great review! I had an awesome day! Happy trails! -Emily Jo

DianaSt_13

Sep 2018

My husband and I were in the airport waiting for our connecting flight to Yellowstone when we booked our tour from my phone. Could not have been easier to do. We did the Lamar Valley hike with Josh, who we instantly liked so much. He's one of the nicest people I've ever met and very obviously an expert woodsman. Our group was great fun (there were 8 of us, not including Josh) and we asked a lot of questions - Josh really knows his stuff and answered everything! I have a cashew allergy and was so pleased that he made my lunch "special" and made sure my granola bar included with my lunch bag were not the type with cashews (the other folks did have cashews). Josh is very easy going and fun to be around. Easy to talk to, but he also knows somehow when to just let folks be quiet and enjoy the peacefulness of the hike. We saw a mountain goat up on the cliff. The highlight (for me) was when a huge bison came lumbering along on our trail unexpectedly (okay, it really was HIS trail! ha). If it had just been my husband and I alone on the hike I would have freaked out, but Josh knew what to do and had us all smoothly leave the trail far enough that the bison looked at us once, and then simply continued on his way without another glance at us. We had lunch by the river - what a glorious place. Both my husband and I felt our hike with Josh of Yellowstone Hiking Guides was one of our favorite things that we did in Yellowstone. I could not recommend it more!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your review! Until we cross paths again, happy trails! -Josh and Emily Jo