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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

An outdoor spot in Canyon, Yellowstone, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Canyon, Yellowstone
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Why go

Yellow-walled canyon where the 308-foot Lower Falls builds a huge cone of ice in winter.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Yellowstone, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Artist Point, 6.9 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Canyon
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Yellowstone. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Artist Point

    Classic viewpoint of the Lower Falls and the yellow walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

    Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 6.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hayden Valley

    Open valley along the Yellowstone River with bison herds and frequent wolf and bear sightings.

    Activity · Yellowstone National Park · 10 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lamar Valley

    Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.

    Outdoors · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Lamar Valley

    Broad northern valley known as the best wolf-watching area in the park.

    Activity · Yellowstone National Park · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room

    Dining room in the park's oldest hotel, overlooking Yellowstone Lake.

    Food · Yellowstone National Park · 16 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Norris Geyser Basin

    The park's hottest, most acidic basin, home to Steamboat, the world's tallest active geyser.

    Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 17 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a stop on our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Yellowstone

Another curated outdoor spot in Yellowstone. See the full Yellowstone guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Yellowstone run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
44.77788, -110.36367
Destination
Yellowstone, Wyoming

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Snowcoach day tours from Old Faithful and West Yellowstone stop at the canyon rim overlooks.

Is Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone free?

Yes, we list Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone?

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone appears on Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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