From the ample parking area there is an easy, short walk on pavement to the main viewing areas’ a bit of a down slope but not …
The exquisite colors of yellow, ochre, sienna and red combine with green, blue, and turquoise envelope the slopes of the Grand Canyon, to create Artist’s Point, Yellowstone Park’s most scenic vista.
Lean over the rock walls of a cliff 700 feet over the Yellowstone River and you'll see a steamy canyon of pastel yellow, pink, and orange colors. Some destinations are unavailable because of the Canyon Overlooks and Trails Restoration Project .
Yellowstone National Park has an entrance fee, but no permit is required to hike to Artist Point, so get out and enjoy! The view of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist's Point is a popular destination.
To get to the trailhead: From Canyon Junction, where Norris Canyon Road and Grand Loop Road meet, drive 2.2 miles south and turn left onto South Rim Drive. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Lower Falls from Artist Point. The views from this point are almost worth the entire effort of getting to Yellowstone National Park itself. There is a huge waterfall smack in the center of your view. Artist Point is easily accessible on the south side of the Yellowstone River, and offers unparalleled views of the Lower Falls and the canyon below.
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is roughly 20 miles long, measured from the Upper Falls to the Tower Fall area.