Trails Through Yellowstone
Explore Yellowstone’s wild backcountry and hike along some of the most scenic trails the park has to offer, far from the crowds and noise.
Includes four nights at the Canyon Lodge and daily breakfast and lunch.
Trails Through Yellowstone
Plan Your Trip
- $2,165 per person, double occupancy
- $3,135 per person, single occupancy
- Three boxed breakfasts and three boxed lunches per person
- In-park transportation
Beat the crowds and stay off the beaten with this unique tour for those who want to enjoy a more active adventure in Yellowstone.
Package includes four nights at the Canyon Lodge and daily breakfast and lunch.
Start dates: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 9, 12
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“Very glad I booked the Trails Through Yellowstone package through Yellowstone Forever. Trails Through Yellowstone provided the opportunity to see some of the Yellowstone staples such as Old Faithful but the true highlights to me were away from the crowds hiking backcountry trails, wildlife watching, learning about the ecology and history of Yellowstone, and experiencing several distinctly different areas of this massive national park. The tour package is put on by the non-profit Yellowstone Forever, so it’s nice to know some of the money I spent on this tour helps support conversation and education too.
Highly recommended!”
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1 Welcome and Orientation
Participants are welcome to check into the Canyon Lodge beginning at 4:30 p.m. After checking in, guests will meet a Yellowstone Forever field educator for an orientation. Education staff will go over the program itinerary, discuss clothing and equipment needed for daily outings, and answer any questions participants may have. Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Canyon Lodge.
7:00 p.m. Orientation at Canyon Lodge
Specific room to be determined; ask front desk for directions.
Day 2 Wildlife Watching and Hiking Northern Range
This day participants will leave early and travel along Yellowstone’s northern range to Lamar Valley in search of charismatic megafauna. Stops will vary based on where the most likely wildlife sightings are to be found. After viewing wildlife, participants will be led on a hike in search of tracks and sign while discussing ecology, behavior, recent research, and management, while taking in Yellowstone’s beautiful backcountry. Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Canyon Lodge.
6:30 a.m. Depart Canyon Lodge
Hot beverages and box breakfast in the field
Early morning wildlife watching
Select hike in the northern range
Deli lunch in the field
3:00 p.m. Return to Canyon Lodge
Day 3 Grant Village and Yellowstone Lake
This day participants will travel south to the Yellowstone Lake area. The field educator will lead select hikes near Yellowstone Lake to enjoy breathtaking mountain and lakeshore scenery. Hikers will see the effects of the 1988 fires and the recovery of the Yellowstone landscape, and travel into the heart of the volcanic caldera. Along the way, the group will search for more wildlife and travel into the subalpine forests around Yellowstone Lake. Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Canyon Lodge
6:30 a.m. Depart Canyon Lodge
Hot beverages and box breakfast in the field
Select hike near Yellowstone Lake
Deli lunch in the field
3:00 p.m. Return to Canyon Lodge
Day 4 Hayden Valley and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
On this final day, participants will explore Hayden Valley in search of wildlife. The group will enjoy hiking and sightseeing along the rims of the iconic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The field educator will lead hikers to locations where they can enjoy breathtaking views of the colorful canyon and its magnificent waterfalls. Hikes in this part of the park contain some of the most spectacular terrain in Yellowstone – a fitting end to the education program! Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Canyon Lodge.
7:30 a.m. Depart Canyon Lodge
Hot beverages and box breakfast in the field
Morning wildlife watching in Hayden Valley
Select hikes in the Grand Canyon Area
Deli lunch in the field
3:00 p.m. Return to Canyon Lodge
Day 5 Check Out and Departure
Pricing
2022 Package Rates*
- $2,165 per person, double occupancy
- $3,135 per person, single occupancy
*Rates include taxes, fees and gratuity. (Exception: The NPS Entrance fee is not included and Lodging & Learning packages do not include gratuity for Yellowstone Forever Field Educator and are at the discretion of the participants.) Rates, taxes and fees subject to change and based on approved local, state, and NPS fees at the time of the session date.
Package is offered starting every Monday from May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12. Max: 13 participants; Min: 4 participants. Minimum age is 12 years old.
What’s included?
- (4) nights lodging at Canyon Lodge – Deluxe Room
- Most meals, to include:
- (3) breakfasts
- (3) lunches
- In-park transportation via a 14-passenger minibus
- World class educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever field educator
- A Nalgene water bottle (gift item)
- Field equipment as needed
