Our Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone hike combines one of the Park’s most spectacular attractions with a serene journey through forests, meadows, lakes, and mud pots. We will start our day by enjoying Artist Point, one of the most phenomenal waterfall views in North America. Then we set off on a trail with more awe-inspiring views of this uniquely colored canyon. Our solitude will sharply increase as our route continues through a fragrant forest that opens up to picturesque meadows and lakes laden with lily pads. We enter yet another life zone when we reach a backcountry geyser basin. Here we enjoy the rare pleasure of viewing mud pots and fumaroles without the boardwalks and crowds. As always, we will find a pleasant spot to sit and fill up on a delicious picnic lunch prepared by your guide. This trail system offers the flexibility to make this hike as short as 3.5 miles or as long as 8 miles with a couple variations falling between those lengths. All options will offer the highlights. Let your guide know what your goals are for the day and your ideal mileage and they will pick the best route for you.