How far is the grand canyon from yellowstone national park

FAQ about Distance from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park

What is the distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park?

The distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park is 1465 Km by road. You can also find the distance from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. Apart from the trip distance, refer Directions from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park for road driving directions!

What is the shortest road distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park?

The shortest road distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park is 1465 Km. You can also find the flight distance or distance to fly from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Check map and driving directions of your route which helps you find the destination easier

What is the road driving distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park?

The road driving distance between Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park is 1465 Km. Depending on the vehicle you choose to travel, you can calculate the amount of CO2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Check our Fuel Price Calculator to estimate the trip cost.

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... As I took in the scene, I realized my own littleness, my helplessness, my dread exposure to destruction, my inability to cope with or even comprehend the mighty architecture of nature.... Nathaniel P. Langford, 1870

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The Canyon Through Time

About 630,000 years ago, a huge volcanic eruption occurred in Yellowstone, emptying a large underground chamber of magma (partially molten rock). Volcanic ash spread for thousands of miles. The roof of this chamber slowly collapsed, forming a giant caldera 30 miles (45 km) across, 45 miles (75 km) long. The caldera began to fill with lava and sediments. Infilling of lava flows continued for hundreds and thousands of years.

Scientists think the oldest Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone formed in rock and sediments about 160,000 to 140,000 years ago. This paleocanyon was not as deep, wide or long as the canyon you see now.

Past and current hydrothermal activity altered and weakened the rhyolite, making the rocks softer. The Yellowstone River eroded these weakened rocks to deepen and widen the canyon, a process that continues today. The current canyon begins at Lower Falls and ends downstream from Tower Fall.

The 308-foot (93 m) Lower Falls may have formed because the river flows over volcanic rock more resistant to erosion than the downstream rocks, which are hydrothermally altered. The 109-foot (33 m) Upper Falls flows over similar rocks. The large rocks upstream from Upper Falls are remnants of a lava flow resistant to erosion.

The multi-hued rocks of the canyon result from the hydrothermally altered rhyolite and sediments. Look closely at dark orange, brown, and green areas near the river for still-active hydrothermal features. Their activity—and that of water, wind, and earthquakes—continue to sculpt the canyon.

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Wildlife on the Pinnacles

Look carefully among the rugged pinnacles—you may see a flash of wings or a thick pile of sticks. Soaring over the Yellowstone River or perched on their nests, osprey intrigue and delight those who spot them. Six to ten osprey nests are usually occupied in the portion of the canyon near the Canyon Village developed area.

Adult osprey migrate here between mid-April and early May. Within a few weeks, osprey pairs have mated, the female has laid a clutch of two to four tan eggs with brown specks, and incubation has begun. The eggs hatch in about six to eight weeks.

Osprey chicks are born featherless, and need much care. They must be sheltered from heat and cold and fed small amounts of fish often. After one week, the young are covered with downy feathers. After three weeks, their plumage resembles that of an adult but with speckles of white at the edge of each feather.

By mid- to late August, the young are nearly the size of their parents and become increasingly independent. Typically, the entire family abandons the canyon by September, probably perching in trees nearer to the waters where they catch fish.

With binoculars, patience, and a little luck, you may be able to spot an osprey tending a nest or snagging a fish.

Driving the Rims

North Rim Drive begins 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of Canyon Junction. This one-way road takes you to four accessible views of the canyon, each featuring a different aspect of the canyon’s power, color, and geology. At Brink of Lower Falls, glimpse Lower Falls and Upper Falls from paved accessible trails at the top or descend the steep Brink Trail to witness the Lower Falls’ power. View Lower Falls again from Lookout, and see it again from a distance at Inspiration Point. Grand View offers spectacular views of the canyon and river.

The spur road to Brink of Upper Falls is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south of Canyon Junction on the Grand Loop Road. Follow the paved path to a dramatic vantage point for viewing the Yellowstone River as plunges over Upper Falls.

South Rim Drive begins 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of Canyon Junction and leads you to views of Upper Falls at Upper Falls Viewpoints and of Lower Falls and the canyon at Artist Point.

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