Experts' Choice Award Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
What the experts agree on
Yellowstone's most iconic viewpoint, this 23-mile canyon is a must-see despite limited trail access—the dramatic vistas from the rim alone justify the visit.
“This stunning canyon is 23 miles long, but there is only one trail from rim to base.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Near Canyon Village, this is one of the park's true blockbuster sights." Full review
Lonely Planet "A 20-mile-long, 1200ft-deep gorge crowned by a mighty green cataract and flanked with steaming, hissing walls of crimson, mauve and yellow. That psychedelic cleft in the land that reduced..."
Lonely Planet "The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is another spectacular site that should figure high on any itinerary. The dramatic canyon snakes for some 20 miles, and its fairly steep walls boast a..."
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National Geographic "Inspired by early reporting of marvels such as the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone River, the U.S. Congress established Yellowstone as America's first national park in 1872. In this 1940..."
Condé Nast Traveler "At every stop I find a new favorite—the Grand Canyon’s thunderous falls competing with the great shimmering oil slick of Grand Prismatic for the most impressive feat of nature"
National Geographic "Trails that follow the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone are the best easy-to-moderate trails in the park; dizzying views of the canyon at every turn. If you..."
