Hike Bechler River Trail in Yellowstone National Park
Top three reasons to hike the Bechler River Trail
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Experience Yellowstone’s famous hot springs known as Mr. Bubbles
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Camp next to wonderful waterfalls and hot springs
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The river crossings add a hint of excitement to the trail
Hot springs, geysers, river crossings and waterfalls await on this 34-mile trek through Yellowstone’s backcountry with your own Bechler River Trail guide. Trek through the Bechler River Valley, set up camp under the stars, view wildlife, get up close and personal with the Lone Star Geyser and soak in hot springs on this incredible five-day guided backpacking trip. Start out with a trek to Lone Star Geyser — Yellowstone’s impressive backcountry gem that erupts 30-45 feet high. Hike along the Firehole River and over the Continental Divide and experience river crossings, waterfalls, boulder canyons and the occasional bison spotting as you finish off your 5-day adventure! This is an intermediate level trip due to its length and slight elevation change, but the hot springs make it all worth it! Find out more about some of the best (and most photo-worthy) hikes in Yellowstone.
SeasonSpring through fall; shoulder seasons less crowded |
Nearest cityBozeman, Montana is a two-hour drive |
Duration5 days |
Skill levelIntermediate |