Overview

Hype:

Artist Point is one of the marquee overlooks on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, with an exceptional perspective of canyon’s most famous feature, the 308-foot Lower Falls. The viewpoint juts out from the south wall of the canyon and is just a short 0.1-mile walk from South Rim Drive. Beyond the paved trail, you can continue hiking along the south rim of the canyon to places like Point Sublime. Get started from a large parking area at the east end of South Rim Drive and hike down the wide paved trail continuing beyond the road’s end. Through pines along the rim of the canyon, you can sneak a peak of Lower Falls. The finest perspective comes at Artist Point, so step out onto the promontory and take in the panoramic view.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 10-30 minutes

Length: 0.2 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Entrance

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Features:
  • Waterfalls
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Restrooms - Vault

Links: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/canyonplan.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 44.719645, -110.480326.

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Closest City or Region: Yellowstone National Park

Coordinates: 44.721053, -110.479396

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July 13, 2011 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Zac Dye, Bryce Ball,

Story

We really enjoyed our visit to the Canyon Area. We stopped at the Yellowstone River Overlook, hiked down Uncle Tom's Trail, stopped at the Upper Falls Viewpoint, and visited Artist Point.

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July 23, 2001 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye,

Story

We passed through Yellowstone on our way to visit the Sorensens.

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July 2, 1999 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, ,

Story

We went to Yellowstone as a family. We drove the loop and stopped at most of the overlooks and short hikes.

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