There is no limit to the thrills you can find along Wyoming’s historic trails. Head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to experience Uncle Tom’s Trail, one of the most famous destinations in the entire state. If you’ve lived in Wyoming for any amount of time, this staircase hike needs to be on your bucket list!

Wyoming's Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the most incredible sights you'll ever see - and you can climb down into it thanks to an old Wyoming legend.
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"Uncle" Tom Richardson used to guide Canyon visitors down his rickety stair-and-rope-ladder trail, which has been shortened and restored since it debuted in the early 1900s.
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Hiking along the canyon is not without its risks - be sure to stay on the marked trails while you're in the area.
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There are 328 steps that take you from the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone all the way to the base of the Lower Falls.
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If you're afraid of heights - don't look down! It's a dizzying experience to walk the steep stairs for sure.
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The views you'll find of the canyon as you make your way down to the falls is breathtaking, and certainly something you will always remember.
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Though it's a short hike, it can be strenuous, so take your time and enjoy the sights along the way!
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The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of America's most underappreciated wonders, and there's no better way to experience it than hiking Uncle Tom's Trail.
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From the bottom, dead-end of the trail, you'll be close to the roaring, rapid Lower Falls.
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Take your time and rest up here - appreciate this once-in-a-lifetime view before making the tiring journey back to where you started.
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You’ll find the trailhead on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, between the Brink of the Lower Falls and Artist’s Point. Look for the signs along South Rim Drive, off of Grand Loop Road in the Canyon Area of Yellowstone National Park.

Address: South Rim Drive, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

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