About
Length (round trip)5.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadWapiti Lake or Artist Point, South Rim
SurfaceForest and meadow path
Best seasonJune to September. Most park roads close to cars from early November to late April, and higher trails hold snow into July.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis is a moderate hike along an unpaved trail.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🎒 Backpacking

The trail beings at the southeast side of the Upper Falls Viewpoints parking lot with a path that leads across South Rim Drive to the Clear Lake trailhead. At the Clear Lake junction turn left. Continue on the trail following the junction signs until you reach Ribbon Lake. Return via the same route, or make an alternate loop by taking a right at the Lily Pad Lake Junction. After .03 mile (0.4 km,) you will reach another junction for Point Sublime and Artist Point. Head west towards Artist Point. Continue to the Artist Point parking area. At the southwest end of the Artist Point parking area connect with the paved South Rim trail. Follow the South Rim Trail along the canyon edge back to your car. Safety notes: Clear Lake is a hydrothermal area. Stay on the designated trail at all times. Trailheads: 2.3 miles south of the Canyon Junction on the South Rim Drive at Upper Falls Viewpoints parking area.

Tips
The spur to the Silver Cord Cascade overlook - the tallest waterfall in the park at over 1,000 feet - is the reason to come.
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