Grand Canyon Rim Hike: Yellowstone's Best Loop Trail

Explore Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon Rim and Loop Hike. Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, and a guided tour with lunch included. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - The knowledgeable guide will greet participants at the Pavilion near the Upper Falls Parking Area at 8 AM. The hike covers a 4 to 6-mile loop. It follows the Canyon Rim, then ventures through the vast pine forest to Ribbon Lake. The journey continues past a thermal basin, Clear Lake, and the Hayden Valley. If…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Bear spray, binoculars, trekking pole, and backpack available if needed
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park, $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Bottled water
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Grand Canyon Rim Hike ranks among the top hikes in Yellowstone National Park. This hiking adventure follows a loop trail. The tour guide will be vigilant for bears and will be available to answer any questions during the journey.
Participants will not only hike along the Canyon Rim but also traverse through forests to discover lakes, mud pots, and…

Location
PG73+XH
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tina_h
Aug 11, 2026
Great experience - Great experience. Our guide Maddie was excellent. She had a great personality and was very knowledgeable.
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C5305lusarahw
Aug 10, 2026
Awesome Experience! - We had Maddie as our guide and she was absolutely fabulous!!! We went with a group of women and she did a great job leading us and teaching us things along the way. Would highly recommend!
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Linkspoot
Aug 5, 2026
Sensational walk - What a beautiful walk. Along the Canyon, through the geyser area, through the vast meadows and the Bison. All in 10 kilometers of walking. Top guide made for a perfect day! Recommended if you have a day. We did it from West Yellowstone. Up early and report to the meeting point at 08:00
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Paolo_r
Jul 31, 2026
Unmissable - Wonderful trip inside the Yellowstone Canyon. Stunning views, perfect organization, knowledgeable and courteous guide.
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238makenam
Jul 31, 2026
An amazing experience with Brie! - We had a wonderful guided tour of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Upper Rim with our tour guide Brie! We all cannot say enough amazing things about her - she made the hike fun, engaging, and was so sweet the entire time. She had interesting facts to tell us throughout and made sure we were having a great time - always making sure we were taking breaks and pulling off to see the views. Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our time and made memories that will last a lifetime!
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Laurieb291
Jul 31, 2026
Yellowstone Grand Canyon Rim hike - hi, I did the Grand Canyon rim hike with some family. I have been to Yellowstone many times but the views of this hike were exceptional! Our tour guide Bree was informative and very friendly making the hike a great experience. I would definitely recommend this hike and Bree if you visit Yellowstone.We are already planning a hike for next year.
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Sloanem2019
Jul 30, 2026
10/10 recommend Bri! - Bri was a wonderful tour guide! Engaging, fun, and full of interesting insights about the park. Her passion and knowledge made the experience so much more enjoyable, and she brought the history and beauty of the area to life. We truly enjoyed the tour!
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Morgenm115
Jul 30, 2026
BEST day with BRIE on the rim! - Had an amazing guided tour of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Upper Rim) with Brie! She was warm, engaging, and shared such interesting historical stories that really brought the area to life. The views were incredible, and the lunch—especially that sandwich—was honestly the best we’ve had on any tour. Highly recommend booking with Brie if you want a memorable and enjoyable experience!
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Navigator438137
Jul 27, 2026
A Hike to Remember- Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience with Yellowstone Hiking Guides! Hiking the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone was one of the best parts of our trip, and our guide, Bri, made it even more memorable. Bri was incredibly personable, patient, and so knowledgeable about Yellowstone. She shared the park’s history throughout the hike, answered all of our questions, and made sure we didn’t miss any of the major viewpoints. What made the day even more special was that she also took us to a few of her favorite spots for amazing photography of the canyon and the Yellowstone River. The pace of the hike was perfect, and we never felt rushed. The lunch that was provided was fresh and delicious—a great surprise and the perfect way to recharge before continuing our adventure. From booking the tour to the day of the hike, everything was easy. Communication with the team was excellent, and the entire experience was well organized from start to finish. If you’re visiting Yellowstone and want more than just a hike, I highly recommend Yellowstone Hiking Guides. You’ll leave with incredible memories, a deeper appreciation for the park, and hopefully a guide like Bri. I would absolutely book with them again!
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Jamie_r
Jul 23, 2026
Amazing views and wild bison - This was a beautiful hike with good variation between the canyon where we walked along the Yellowstone River, the beautiful lake where we had lunch, the incredible hot springs, and the meadows where we walked through wild flowers and saw many bison. Our tour guide Connor was great, he is very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the wild life in Yellowstone, the history, and his love for the place is very obvious and refreshing. He is friendly and made us all feel comfortable and safe, he had bear spray and gave us clear safety instructions. He made us a light lunch which was perfect: sandwich, chips, nuts, fruit, small candy. Make sure to bring your own water, 1 liter lasted us the entire hike of 4 hours, 6 miles, at 75 degrees. A few sections got our heart rate up but overall it was a medium difficulty hike for a couple who exercises 4-5 times a week. Location was easy enough to find, just made sure you download / print your route in and out as you will have no cell service. We are very grateful that we had such a great guide and we will definitely make sure to book with Conner the next time we come.
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From $182
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).