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Hiking and Backpacking in Yellowstone

4 Days | Avoid the crowds and spot more wildlife at Yellowstone

4 days

Start

Jackson, United States

Finish

Jackson, United States

Trip Code

SKXW

Min Age

Trip Size

2 - 8

Physical Rating

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Backcountry camping (3 nights)

From £1,310(4 days)

Trip Informations

See the best of Yellowstone during spring and fall when there are less tourists and local wildlife is more active. Hike to the junction of Hellroaring Creek and the Yellowstone River, traverse the Black Canyon, which runs along the drier and warmer northern boundary of the park, and admire cascading waterfalls. World-class trout waters, great hiking, and abundant wildlife are just some of the hallmarks of this tour which includes camping with views of the Yellowstone River. If you’re interested in early season Yellowstone hiking and camping adventure, this tour is for you.

Why you’ll love this trip

During spring and fall at Yellowstone, there are fewer tourists and local wildlife is more active, making this the perfect holiday for nature lovers.

Enjoy a free day to discover Yellowstone your way. Your expert leader is on hand to guide you through nearby trails suitable to group fitness level and interests.

Keep your eyes open along the trail for the chance to spot bison, elk, deer, wolves, coyotes, black bears, grizzly bears, and more.

Fall asleep listening to sound of tumbling waters and soak up the pristine natural surroundings as you spend the night at comfortable camps along the banks of the Yellowstone River.

Enjoy freshly prepared, delicious backcountry dinners prepared by your leader and admire sparkling stars overhead if the weather is clear.

Is this trip right for you?

This is a hiking trip; a good fitness level will help you enjoying all included hiking and activities.

This trip involves hikes ranging in distance from 4.5-9 miles (7.5-14 km) per day with a total trip distance of up to 20 miles (32 km). The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 1000 feet (305 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details.

On this tour you will be required to carry a backpack weighting approximately 35-45 lb (15-20 kg).

Yellowstone can get cold at this time of year and snow is not uncommon so be prepared for changeable weather and possibly rainy days. Suitable clothing and appropriate footwear are a must.

On our final day there is no accommodation included so please plan your departure accordingly, or pre-book a post-tour night.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Yellowstone National Park
After an early morning pick up at Jackson Hole, your trip begins with a downhill hike to a suspension bridge across the Yellowstone River. From here, follow a three mile trail up the scenic Hellroaring Creek Valley, listening to the roar of the water as you go, and access a bridge that will take you to your camp on the banks of the Yellowstone River and the mouth of the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone. Tonight, enjoy a freshly prepared, delicious backcountry dinner prepared by your leader and enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by nature as you get to know your group.
Accommodation
Backcountry camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Shuttle from Jackson Hole
Yellowstone River Suspension Bridge Visit
Hellroaring Creek Valley hike
Guided Backpacking experience - Yellowstone National Park
Special information
A pre-trip orientation meeting will take place at 5:00 PM the day before trip starts via conference call. Early on the morning of day 1, you will be picked up from Mountain Modern Inn, in Jackson. We recommend you book a pre tour night in that hotel.
Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours. Today’s walking distance is approximately 10kms (6 miles) with a 180m (600 feet) elevation loss.
DAY 2
Yellowstone National Park
After breakfast, your hiking trip proceeds downstream over a beautiful knoll above the Yellowstone River where we will enjoy spectacular views. From here, hike on to Crevice Lake and make camp near the lake on the shores of the Yellowstone River. Today’s hike offers fantastic opportunities to see bison, elk, deer, wolves, coyotes, black bears, and grizzly bears. If the live animals elude you, the evidence of their ancestors won’t as this area is a prime wintering ground for Yellowstone’s wildlife with animal bones strewn dramatically across the landscape.
Accommodation
Backcountry camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Crevice Lake hike
Special information
Today’s walking distance is approximately 14kms (9 miles) with a 100m (350 feet) elevation gain and a 180m (600 feet) elevation loss.
DAY 3
Yellowstone National Park
This is a layover day to enjoy our spectacular surroundings with a choice of relaxing in camp, fishing, or hiking and exploring downstream to Knowles Falls (a broad waterfall on the Yellowstone River) and steeper parts of the Black Canyon. At this time of year there are tremendous views of the Yellowstone River as it thunders downstream, full of spring runoff.
Accommodation
Backcountry camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Knowles Falls hike
Special information
Today’s walking distance is up to you. If you would like to go for a hike, ask your expert leader for trail suggestions to suit your fitness level and interests.
DAY 4
Yellowstone National Park
After breakfast, walk upstream along Blacktail Deer Creek to the trailhead and begin your final hike of the trip. The creek ascends sharply here, passing a picturesque set of cascades, before leveling off in a beautiful valley filled with huge meadows and isolated stands of trees. The spectacular views of the surrounding countryside provide the perfect grand finale for your hiking adventure.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Blacktail Deer Creek hike
Shuttle to Jackson Hole
Special information
Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours. Today’s walking distance is approximately 8kms (5 miles) with a 300m (1000 feet) elevation gain.

Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Backcountry camping (3 nights)

Activities

Shuttle from Jackson Hole

Yellowstone River Suspension Bridge Visit

Hellroaring Creek Valley hike

Guided Backpacking experience - Yellowstone National Park

Crevice Lake hike

Knowles Falls hike

Blacktail Deer Creek hike

Shuttle to Jackson Hole

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Monday Jun 23, 2025

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Trip size max: 8 - Sold Out

Important notes

1. Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 30 days out from departure. We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.

2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.

5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Tuuur company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Tuuur customers.

6. Please note, pre-trip orientation meeting will take place at 5:00 PM day before trip starts via conference call. Early on the morning of day 1, you will be picked up from Mountain Modern Inn, in Jackson. We recommend you book a pre tour night in that hotel.

7. A single tent is provided to all solo travellers at no extra cost.

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