To experience all that Yellowstone has to offer, guided backpacking trips are the way to go. Away from the crowds, you’ll learn about the rich history of the park from a certified guide who will lead you safely during the day and help you set up camp under the stars at night. Experience America’s first national park the way few others do—off the beaten path and into the backcountry wilderness. The best thing about it is that everyone can participate, regardless of their skill level. From easier hikes to rigorous leg-burners, here you’ll find it all! Hike across river valleys, summit as many peaks as you wish, explore mountain ridges, relax in gorgeous campsites, and let your guide organize an ideal backpacking trip for you. And if photographing wildlife is your thing, this is the best way to ensure you’ll have the most action in front of your lens! Find out more about some of the best (and most photo-worthy) hikes in Yellowstone.
Yellowstone features over 1000 miles of hiking trails to explore
Great backpacking opportunities for adventurers of all fitness levels
World’s largest collection of geysers, deep-cut canyons, stunning waterfalls and wildlife
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
The best thing about backpacking in Yellowstone is that there are incredible options for all skill levels.
For beginner hikes, if you can walk for four to six hours with little elevation gain, you are good to go! Intermediate hikes will see a little more change in elevation and hikes will start to increase in length, hiking anywhere between four to eight miles. Advanced hikes are full day treks with steep descents and challenging switchbacks.
Keep in mind, the weather can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Backpacking in Yellowstone can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has backpackers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Yellowstone National Park, most people fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana about 2 hours away from Yellowstone NP North Entrance. From there, you can rent a car to get to Yellowstone National Park.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, you will meet your guide at one of the trailheads, 20 minutes to 1.5 hours away from Big Sky and Bozeman, MT. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Yellowstone please refer to the National Park Service’s website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The balance payment is due 3 months (120 days) before the start of your trip. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies:
Date changes may be requested at any time up to 45 days prior to your departure date for a $150 fee per person. There are no date changes allowed less than 45 days before departure.
MAG reserves the right to cancel any program due to inadequate bookings, weather or route
conditions, guide health, or for any other reason. If MAG must cancel a trip, a full refund will be
given. In such cases, MAG is not responsible for expenses incurred by the client in connection
with the trip such as airfare, car rental, equipment purchases, etc.
