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If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: Guide to the Canyon Area - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: October 30, 2021 [eBook #66634] - -Language: English - -Produced by: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading - Team at https://www.pgdp.net - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK GUIDE TO THE CANYON -AREA *** - - - - - - GUIDE TO THE - CANYON AREA - - - 15¢ - - [Illustration: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE • Department of the Interior] - - This leaflet has been produced to increase your enjoyment of - Yellowstone National Park by the Yellowstone Library and Museum - Association in cooperation with the National Park Service. U. S. - Department of the Interior - - 4/78 - - -There are miles of trails in the Canyon area. Many are well traveled, -short and paved; others are maintained and marked, but not paved. - -The elevation of the Canyon rim is about 8000 feet, which makes even the -short walks surprisingly strenuous for many people. Take your time, and -wear good walking shoes or boots. At times it is wise to carry raingear. -On the longer trails you may want to carry water and a lunch, or -whatever food you think necessary. - -As you travel, to avoid accidents, watch your footing and please stay on -the trails. Climbing into the Canyon off the established trails is both -dangerous and prohibited by law. Due to the steepness of the Canyon -walls many trails have been constructed in switchback (“zigzag”) -fashion. It is dangerous to cut across switchbacks. You can easily slip -and fall and you might knock rocks down on someone below you. You would -also cause ugly and unnatural erosion of the walls. - -Do not throw anything into the canyon. Rocks and other hard objects -might injure someone below you. Litter is unsightly. Removing litter -from the Canyon is a dangerous and expensive job. Please help us keep -the area clean. - -If you plan to hike overnight in the backcountry be sure to pick up a -backcountry permit at the Ranger Station. While there you can also -obtain the latest trail information and advice regarding the adequacy of -your equipment for the trip. For longer trips you should purchase a USGS -topographic map of the park. These are available at any Visitor Center. -Permits should be obtained before 5 p.m. - -Most trails in Yellowstone are marked with orange or yellow metal tags -tacked to trees or posts. In wooded sections the tags are fairly small -(about 3×5 inches); in meadows they are larger (about 8 inches square). - -Please STAY ON THE TRAILS. Getting lost in Yellowstone is no laughing -matter. - -The Canyon area, like all of Yellowstone, is grizzly bear country. The -backcountry traveler always runs some risk of an encounter with a bear. -To reduce this risk, make noise as you hike through areas where you -might accidentally startle a bear. Whistle, or attach a bell to your -pack. - -In season, guided horseback trips are regularly taken on some of the -Canyon area trails. In addition there are many pleasant half day and -full day rides that can be arranged. The saddle horse concession is -located 1½ miles south of Canyon Junction on the Lake-Canyon road. -Should you wish to bring in your own stock you should write the Chief -Ranger well in advance of your trip for particulars. If you intend to -keep your animals overnight in any of the developed areas they must be -boarded at the horse concession since there are no combined facilities -for grazing and camping. - -On the road in Yellowstone you are on the threshold to wilderness. Plan -your off-the-road, wilderness trips with care. Savor the best that your -National Park has to offer—its backcountry. Please take only -pictures—let no one regret that you walked here. - - -Trail from Grandview to “P” Loop Cabin Area—Park at either end of the -trail. About ½ mile in length, this paved trail is especially pleasant -in the early morning. - -Trail to the Brink of the Upper Falls—Park at the Upper Falls parking -area. This is a very short (⅛ mile) walk to the lip of the 109 foot -Upper Falls. - -Trail to the Brink of the Lower Falls—Park at the southernmost parking -area on the North Rim Drive. The short (⅜ mile) walk along a paved trail -drops about 600 feet into the Canyon to the brink of the 308 foot Lower -Falls. - -Red Rock Point Trail; Lookout Point—Park at the Lookout Point parking -area. The paved trail to Red Rock drops several hundred feet in about ⅜ -of a mile. Lookout Point, on the rim, offers essentially the same view -of the Lower Falls as Red Rock, but does not permit the viewer to get as -close to the falls. - -Grandview Trail—Park at the Grandview parking area. This is a very short -paved walk to a view of much of the Canyon. - -Inspiration Point Trail—Park at the northernmost parking area on the -North Rim Drive. Several steps direct you down this short, paved walk to -an overlook providing a spectacular Canyon View. - -North Rim Trail—Portions of this trail are paved. Starting at Chittenden -Bridge, the first ½ mile to the Upper Falls parking area takes the hiker -close to the river, a beautiful and impressive torrent as it approaches -the Canyon. From slightly west of the Upper Falls parking area the trail -continues past Crystal Falls, on Cascade Creek, to the Lower Falls -parking area, another ½ mile, then to Lookout Point (½ mile), to -Grandview Point (¼ mile), and finally to inspiration Point (1⅛ miles). -By trail, Inspiration Point is slightly more than 2¼ miles from the -Upper Falls parking area, and 2⅞ miles from Chittenden Bridge. - - -Though the full length of all trails is not shown on the map, a number -of longer hikes originate within the mapped area. A brief description of -these trails is given below. Backcountry permits are required for all -overnight hikes. - -Howard Eaton Trail to Cascade, Grebe, Wolf, and Ice Lakes, and -Norris—From the trailhead ½ mile west of Canyon Junction on the -Norris-Canyon road the hiker passes through forest, meadow, and -marshland to Cascade Lake (3 miles), Grebe Lake (4¼ miles), Wolf Lake -(6¼ miles), Ice Lake (8½ miles), and Norris (12 miles). With the -exception of the trail up Observation Peak from Cascade Lake, trails in -this area have little vertical rise. - -The climb to Observation Peak is strenuous, rising about 1400 feet in 3 -miles. From the top the hiker is rewarded with an outstanding view of -some of Yellowstone’s wilderness country. - -A second spur from the Howard Eaton Trail in this area takes the hiker -from Cascade Lake to Cascade Lake Picnic Area, which is 1¼ miles north -of Canyon Junction on the Tower-Canyon road. The hiker with limited time -can take a very enjoyable walk from the picnic area to the lake, then on -to the trailhead at the Norris-Canyon road, covering about 5 miles. - -A third spur from the Howard Eaton Trail offers easy access to Grebe -Lake from the Norris-Canyon road. About 3 miles west of Canyon Junction, -at the Grebe Lake parking area and trailhead, a 3 mile trail goes -directly into Grebe Lake. When coupled with the Howard Eaton Trail from -either Cascade Lake Picnic Area, or the trailhead ½ mile west of the -junction, half day walks of about 6¼ and 7¼ miles, respectively, are -possible. - -Howard Eaton Trail to Tower Fall; Seven Mile Hole—Park at the Glacial -Boulder. Until its juncture with the Howard Eaton Trail, this trail -follows the Canyon rim past a good view of Silver Cord Cascade, at 1½ -miles. At almost 2 miles this rim trail joins the Howard Eaton. Continue -north at this junction. - -At 3 miles the Seven Mile Hole Trail drops off to the right, 1250 -vertical feet in about 2 miles. Hike it carefully, watch your footing, -and conserve your energy. Depending on your condition and the weather, -it can be a long climb back out of Seven Mile Hole. - -If you continue north past the Seven Mile Hole Trail junction you will -approach Washburn Hot Springs at about 5¼ miles, and come to another -junction at 6¾ miles. - -This is the Mt. Washburn Spur Trail, a secondary trail which climbs -about 2000 feet in a little more than 2¼ miles. This, too, is a long -climb even if you are in good condition. From the top it is 3½ miles -down the other side of the mountain to Dunraven Pass, on the -Tower-Canyon road. - -If you continue north from the Mt. Washburn Spur Trail junction you -eventually reach Tower Junction, 20 miles from Glacial Boulder. - - -Uncle Tom’s Trail—A short walk into the Canyon at the base of the Lower -Falls. Because this is a very strenuous walk, dropping about 500 feet -over a series of stairways and paved inclines, it is not recommended for -people with heart and lung conditions. Much of the walk is constructed -of perforated steel sheeting, so you should wear comfortable, -flat-heeled walking shoes which will not get caught in the mesh. -Portions of the walk are often wet, which in the spring or fall, or in -the early morning, may be a film of ice. For those in good condition -this is a very rewarding walk. - -Artist Point Trail—A very short walk from the parking area at the north -end of the South Rim Drive. Many people consider this the best view of -the Lower Falls and much of the Canyon. - -Clear Lake Trail—From the Uncle Tom’s Trail parking area this trail -takes the hiker through large rolling meadows and forested areas to -Clear Lake. It is about 2¼ miles roundtrip. Bison and elk may be seen in -these meadows in the early mornings and late afternoons, especially in -the fall. Large ground squirrel populations and an abundance of -succulent grasses and plant roots often attract bears to these meadows -in the spring, where they spend hours digging and grazing. - -South Rim Trail—Park at the large lot near Chittenden Bridge. This -partly paved trail parallels the Canyon for 3¼ miles to Sublime Point. -Many striking viewpoints of both falls and the Canyon can be reached on -this trail, as well as access to Uncle Tom’s Trail, Artist Point, -Lilypad Lake (about ¾ of a mile from Artist Point), and Sublime Point -(about 1¼ miles from Artist Point). - -Ribbon Lake Trail—From the Chittenden Bridge parking area follow the -markers along the Wapiti Lake Trail until you come to a junction, at -about 3 miles. Bear left (north) at the junction; Ribbon Lake is about ¾ -of a mile farther. Connecting trails to Lilypad Lake, Clear Lake, and -the South Rim Trail offer several possible variations to this trip. - - -As with the longer trails on the north side of the Canyon, the full -length of all trails is not shown on the map, but all of the trips -described below originate on the mapped area. Backcountry permits are -required for all overnight hikes. - -Wapiti Lake Trail—Park at Chittenden Bridge parking area. This full -day’s hike up and over the southern end of the heavily forested Mirror -Plateau to Wapiti Lake is a reward in itself for the strong hiker. The -lake is about 18 miles from Chittenden Bridge. - -Sour Creek Trail—Park at Chittenden Bridge parking lot. This very -popular riding trail is also a beautiful walk. Allow a little more than -a half a day for the roundtrip walk to Wrangler Lake. Follow the Wapiti -Lake trail for about 1½ miles. Follow the signs at the junction, bearing -right (south) to the lake, an additional 3¼ miles. Most of the way is -through large rolling meadows at the northern end of Hayden Valley. Elk -often graze at Wrangler Lake early and late in the day. - -Howard Eaton Trail to Lake—Allow a full day for the hike from Chittenden -Bridge through Hayden Valley on the east side of the Yellowstone River. -Grizzly bear, bison, elk, and moose—or their sign—are commonly seen on -this walk. All large animals are potentially dangerous and should not be -approached. A lone bull bison is alone for several reasons, one of which -may be that he just does not want any company. Also, for your own safety -and for their well-being you should never disturb wildlife with young. - -The river teems with life. It is closed to fishing in Hayden Valley so -that nesting waterfowl can raise their young in peace. Look for ducks, -geese, trumpeter swans, pelicans, muskrat, mink, otter, and coyotes. - - [Illustration: GRAND CANYON AND FALLS OF THE YELLOWSTONE - TRAILS, ROADS, AND FACILITIES] - - CANYON JCT. - Showers And Laundry - Cabins - Campground - Amphitheater - Gas Station - Visitor Center - “P” Loop Cabins - Riding Stable - To Tower Junction - To Norris Junction - North Rim Drive - Service Road - Chittenden Bridge - To Yellowstone Lake - Cascade Lake Trail - Howard Eaton Trail - To Tower - To 7 Mile Hole - To Lake - North Rim Trail - Brink of Falls Trail - Lookout Point - Red Rock Point - Grandview - Glacial Boulder - Inspiration Point - Yellowstone River - UPPER FALLS - Cascade Creek - Crystal Falls - LOWER FALLS - South Rim Trail - Uncle Tom’s Trail - Artist Point - Sublime Point - Silver Cord Cascade - South Rim Drive - UNCLE TOM’S PARKING AREA - Clear Lake Trail - Clear Lake - Lily Pad Lake - Ribbon Lake Trail - Ribbon Lake - Wapiti Lake Trail - Sour Cr. 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