Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch in Yellowstone National Park

Special Instructions

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!