E-Bike Tours in Yellowstone: Bunsen Peak backcountry

Yellowstone backcountry e-bike tour: steep descents, rough trails, wildlife, and exclusive views

An e-bike tour in Yellowstone National Park that takes you off the main roads around Bunsen Peak, through Swan Lake Flats and Golden Gate Canyon, with a live English-speaking guide. The route covers rough terrain and steep descents over 4 to 5 hours, and requires high physical fitness, stamina and confidence on the bike. Helmet, water and the e-bike itself are included. You arrange your own transportation to the trailhead.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-Bike tour around Bunsen Peak

• Travel to Swan Lake Flats
• Observe and photograph wildlife
• Ride through Golden Gate Canyon
• Pass by Bunsen Peak

The experience

The ride starts at Swan Lake Flats, just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, a prime spot for wildlife viewing before you head into the backcountry. From there, the trail moves through Golden Gate Canyon in Yellowstone's northwestern region, where Glen Creek descends nearly 1,400 feet in less than 3 miles as it flows north toward the Gardner River. The e-bike handles the motor assist on climbs and rough sections, but the terrain stays technical: steep descents and uneven ground mean you're actively riding, not coasting through.

Bunsen Peak, standing at 8,564 feet just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, anchors the route and gives the day its name and its views. The e-bike gets you to places the main park roads don't reach, but it demands real riding skill and fitness. This is not a gentle pedal. The tour description is clear that it requires stamina, strength and confidence on a bike. A live guide leads the group in English and carries water for everyone. You bring the physical effort.

You'll need to arrange your own way to the trailhead, and the tour runs 4 to 5 hours total. Children are welcome from age 13 onward, provided they can handle the terrain and the pace. The e-bike and helmet are yours for the day, along with a bike lock and bottled water.

What’s included

• E-bike for the day.
• helmet and bike lock.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 7 Nov

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We will meet at the Glen Creek Stock Trail directly across from the Bunsen Peak Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Big Sky E bike Tours and Rentals

Is this one for you?You ride the e-bike yourself through technical backcountry terrain, so this suits riders with solid bike handling skills and high fitness who want to reach remote parts of Yellowstone under their own power. The e-motor helps on climbs, but steep descents and rough ground mean you're actively piloting the bike, not being transported through the park.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What kind of terrain will I be riding on during this e-bike tour?

The route around Bunsen Peak includes rough terrain and steep descents, particularly through Golden Gate Canyon where the trail drops nearly 1,400 feet in less than 3 miles. The e-bike assists on climbs, but you're actively riding technical ground, not cruising flat paths.

Where does the tour start, and what wildlife might I see?

Swan Lake Flats, located just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, is the starting point and a prime location for spotting and photographing wildlife before the ride heads into the backcountry.

How long does the e-bike tour take, and what's included?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes the e-bike, helmet, bike lock, bottled water and a live English-speaking guide. You arrange your own transportation to the trailhead.

What fitness level do I need for this tour?

The operator requires a high level of physical fitness, stamina and confidence on a bike. The steep descents and rough terrain mean this is an active, demanding ride, not a leisurely pedal.