Today you’ll fortify yourself with breakfast at Canyon Lodge before we embark on a backcountry hike full of surprises that include spectacular views high above the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The Wapiti Trail hike will bring us to the rim of the 10,000-year-old, 1,000-foot deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. As we carefully make our way back along the canyon wall, at every bend the pinks, yellows, reds, and oranges of the rock appear all the more bright as you walk to the grand finale of Artist Point, the most spectacular viewpoint of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. After lunch, we’ll drive south back towards Grand Teton National Park and take in the spectacular views on the way to your accommodation for the night, Jackson Lake Lodge. When it comes to Grand Teton National Park lodging, Jackson Lake Lodge is the largest of all the eco-friendly resorts. You’ll have the option to head out for a sunset hike to Lunch Tree Hill if you wish or you can enjoy looking out over the skyline of the Tetons from the lodge. We’ll dine in the Mural Room which has a fantastic view of Mount Moran.
Jackson Lake Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hiking: 2-4 miles (3-6 kilometers)