Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch
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 po
The canyon rim plus the quieter country behind it - lakes, mud pots, and meadows - in one guided loop, with bear watching and trail navigation handled by the guide and meals included.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From price
- $182 per person
- Group style
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Difficulty
- Moderate, Loop hike
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Meet near the pavilion at the Upper Falls View Parking Area off South Rim Drive - tu…
✓ Book this if…
- You want the canyon's rim viewpoints plus the backcountry behind them without navigating yourself, or you would not hike bear country alone.
- Hikers who want the canyon's best viewpoints without route-finding, visitors nervous about hiking in bear country alone, photographers - the guide knows the photo stops
× Skip it if…
- You have spinal or cardiovascular issues, or a 6-hour hiking day is more than your group wants - Artist Point delivers the headline view from a parking lot.
- Viator lists this hike as not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Before you book
How hard is the hike?
It is a 6-hour loop at moderate effort. Viator recommends at least a moderate fitness level and lists it as not recommended for spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Is hiking in bear country safe?
Your guide carries bear spray, watches for bears, and manages the route. Bear spray and binoculars are included in the price.
What meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch with a view, and tea and coffee. Bring your own bottled water.
Where do we meet?
Near the pavilion at the Upper Falls View Parking Area off South Rim Drive, 2 miles south of Canyon Village - inside the park, so allow time for entrance lines.
Can kids join?
Ages 8 and up per the operator's age bands, for children who can handle a 6-hour hiking day at altitude.
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