Guided Hiking in Yellowstone with Lunch: 6-7 Miles

Your guide carries bear spray and field guides to teach you about the land while keeping the group safe.

A guided hiking tour in Yellowstone National Park covering 6-7 miles with a trained, certified naturalist guide who teaches you about flora and fauna along the way. The hike is tailored to your fitness level and interests. Lunch, snacks, trekking poles and a backpack (on request) are included. The guide holds First Aid and CPR certifications and carries bear spray for safety.

The experience

The hike covers 6-7 miles through terrain most park visitors never reach, moving behind the hills and valleys visible from the main roads. Your certified guide carries field guides to identify plants and animals as you walk, and bear spray for safety. You'll have a real chance to see bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, badgers and coyotes. The guide knows where to look and what conditions favor sightings. The pace and route adjust to what you want to do that day, so the hike fits your interests and your body.

Lunch and snacks fuel you through the six-hour outing. Bring extra water beyond what the guide provides. Trekking poles come with the tour and take pressure off your knees on the descent. If you want a backpack to carry your own gear, request one before the hike starts. The guide's First Aid and CPR certifications mean someone trained in emergency response walks with you the whole way: a real difference on a remote trail.

What’s included

• Trained and certified adventure guide leading the hike.
• trekking poles.
• lunch and snacks throughout the day.
• backpack on request before the tour.
• guide's bear spray and field guides for identifying plants and wildlife.
• First Aid and CPR-certified guide.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 07:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.Operator's directions: “IMAX / Visitor Center Parking Lot right before the entrance to Yellowstone”

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Yellowstone’s Casanova Guided Tours

Is this one for you?Book this hike if you have at least moderate fitness and want to walk deep into the park where wildlife actually lives, not just scan the roadside. The guide's knowledge and safety gear (especially the bear spray and First Aid certification) make the remote terrain manageable, and the tailored route means you're not locked into someone else's pace.

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Top questions

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 wildlife might I actually see on this hike?

Bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, badgers and coyotes all live in the areas your guide takes you, and the guide knows the terrain and timing that make sightings likely. No guarantees, wildlife moves on its own schedule, but you're hiking where these animals are, not just hoping to spot them from a pullout.

How hard is a 6-7 mile hike in Yellowstone?

The terrain varies, and your guide tailors the route to your fitness level and what you want to see that day. You should have at least moderate physical fitness. The guide will discuss what that means for you before you start. The elevation and the distance matter more than technical difficulty. It's endurance and steady legs, not rock scrambling.

What do I need to bring besides what's included?

Bring plenty of water beyond what the guide carries. The guide provides lunch and snacks but you'll want your own supply. Wear sturdy hiking boots and layers you can shed as you warm up. The guide carries bear spray, so you don't need to bring your own.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price.

Do I need to pay the Yellowstone National Park entrance fee separately?

Yes, the park entrance fee is not included. The operator recommends purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.