Location: Backpacking

Guided Yellowstone Backpacking Trips

Explore the wild on a guided backpacking tour in Yellowstone National Park. See wildlife, remote canyons, hidden waterfalls and high altitude scenery in Yellowstone.

For millions of people, touring Yellowstone National Park means visiting Old Faithful and the Paint Pots. While completely unique in their grandeur, this is just a tiny peak at what awaits for those who are ready to explore with a guided backpacking trip in Yellowstone National Park. With over a thousand miles of trails across the Yellowstone biosphere, you can find one of the last great wilderness experiences.

Finding The Hidden Beauty of Yellowstone

A backpacking trip with Yellowstone Guidelines is the best way to see the hidden beauty and gems that Yellowstone National Park has to offer.

When you explore beyond the roads of Yellowstone you have to simply choose your adventure. If you are looking for the beauty of a remote waterfall you can plan a trip to the Bechler River Trail. If you want vast mountain views, wild flowers, and animals, then Pebble Creek could be a great trip for you.

If high alpine terrain is your favorite, check out the Gallatin Mountains. Yellowstone has so much to explore, and every trip we offer can be customized to match your skill level, your endurance level, and what you are looking to see. Contact us to start planning your backpacking trip.

Our Most Popular Backpacking Adventures:

Bechler River Trail

Yellowstone's Cascade Corner | 4 days min

The Bechler River Trail is widely considered the best backpacking route in Yellowstone. The Bechler is famous for the abundance of waterfalls, cascades, rivers and creeks.

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^$ 1400 /

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The Black Canyon of the Yellowstone

Yellowstone's best early season backpacking | 3 - 5 Day

The Black Canyon of the Yellowstone is a one of the most iconic backpacking routes in the whole park. The Black Canyon offers great scenery, mountain views and is rich in wildlife.

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^$ 1050 / Person

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Pebble Creek and Yellowstone's Northeast Corner

Backpack through the Northern Range of Yellowstone | 3- 4 Days

Pebble Creek is located near the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone and Lamar Valley. This backpacking route features great mountain views, wildflowers and potential for wildlife. Pebble Creek is a great backpacking route for all skill levels.

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^$ 1050 / Person

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Gallatin Mountains

Backpacking The Gallatin Mountains of Yellowstone | 4 - 6 Days

The Gallatin Mountain Range consumes the the northwest of Yellowstone with high mountain peaks, lakes, and rich forest. This mountain range is a key wildlife corridor to many of the animals in Yellowstone including the grizzly bear. This hike features great high and remote...

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^$ 1400 / Person

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Custom Backpacking Trips

Design your own route and adventure! | You Pick!

Yellowstone National Park offers many backpacking opportunities for all skill levels. Summit a mountain, take a leisurely hike to an alpine lake, or adventure to the remote ares of Yellowstone with a multi-day excursion.

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^$ 350 / Day

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Shoshone Lake Trail

Design your own route and adventure! | 4 Days

Yellowstone National Park offers many backpacking opportunities for all skill levels. Summit a mountain, take a leisurely hike to an alpine lake, or adventure to the remote ares of Yellowstone with a multi-day excursion.

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^$ 1440 / Person

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Design Your Custom Yellowstone Backpacking Trip

Design your custom trip with Yellowstone Guidelines at no extra cost. Trips start at $275 per day per person, minimum of 2 people. All trips include an experienced backcountry guide, transportation logistics, meals, gear, and bear spray. We can provide discounts for those whom are bringing their own gear and are just looking for a guide and some assistance in the backcountry.

Want more? We can also design a custom trip on a route of your choosing for no extra cost.

We are now booking Backpacking Dates for the 2025 season.

Don't want to overnight in the backcountry, maybe a guided day hike in Yellowstone is a better fit. We also offer private guided tours of Yellowstone and winter wolf tours. Call, email, or contact us for additional questions.