Yellowstone Guided Backpacking Trips

Yellowstone National Park encompasses nearly 2.2 million acres of rugged wilderness that is a backpackers paradise. Plan the adventure of a lifetime and see Yellowstone up-close and personal with our knowledgeable and friendly backcountry guides. Choose from an exciting list of guided overnight backpacking trips by clicking any of the links below, or by simply scrolling through this page.

3 Day Guided Backpacking Trips

Short and Spectacular Trips!


Backpackers take a break for photos along the Yellowstone River Trail.

Black Canyon of the Yellowstone - North Central Yellowstone


2026 Dates

May 18-20, 25-27

Pricing: $1,350 per person
Length: 3 Days/2 Nights

Distance: 20 mi/32 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: North Central Yellowstone

When to Visit: May-Early September

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Route: Point-to-point

Group Size: 2-5 people


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The early morning sun fills a backcountry campsite with soft golden light as the moon rises over Fairy Falls.

Fairy Creek & The Fairy Falls Trails - Central Yellowstone


2026 Dates

June 15-17, 21-23

Pricing: $1,350 per person

Length: 3 Days/2 Nights

Distance: 19.8 mi/31.8 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Central Yellowstone

When to Visit: June-Early September

Difficulty: Easy

Route: Loop

Group Size: 2-5 people


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Four day Yellowstone guided backpacking trips.

4 Day Guided Backpacking Trips

Unplug and Enjoy the Yellowstone Backcountry!


Amphitheater Mountain and the rugged peaks of the Absaroka Range dot the horizon along the north end of the Cache Creek Trail in Yellowstone National Park.

Cache Creek Trail & Republic Pass - Northeast Yellowstone


2026 Dates

July 13-16, Aug 10-13

Pricing: $1,550 per person
Length: 4 Days/3 Nights

Distance: 29.7 mi/47.7 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Northeast Yellowstone

When to Visit: July-Early September

Difficulty: Easy to Difficult

Route: Point-to-point

Group Size: 2-8 people


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A lone tree stands watch over the vast, open expanse of the Pelican Valley in Yellowstone.

Pelican Valley to the Lamar Valley - Northeast Yellowstone


2026 Dates

Aug 17-20

Pricing: $1,550 per person

Length: 4 Days/3 Nights

Distance: 32.1 mi/51.6 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Northeast Yellowstone

When to Visit: July-Early September

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Route: Point-to-point

Group Size: 2-8 people


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Five to seven day Yellowstone guided backpacking trips.

5 - 7 Day Guided Backpacking Trips

Immerse Yourself in Yellowstone's Backcountry!


Backpackers make their way to a remote backcountry campsite beside Heart Lake in south central Yellowstone.

Heart Lake, Mount Sheridan & The Snake River - South Central Yellowstone


2026 Dates

July 20-24

Pricing: $1,850 per person
Length: 5 Days/4 Nights

Distance: 37.5 mi/60.3 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: South Central Yellowstone

When to Visit: July-Early September

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Route: Point-to-point

Group Size: 2-7 people


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Beautiful and delicate strands of water cascade over Dunanda Falls along the Boundary Creek Trail in Yellowstone.

The Bechler River Trail & The Cascade Corner - Southwest Yellowstone


2026 Dates

Aug 3-7

Pricing: $2,150 per person

Length: 5 Days/4 Nights

Distance: 39.2 mi/63 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Southwest Yellowstone

When to Visit: August-Early September

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Route: Point-to-point

Group Size: 2-7 people


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The Gallatin Traverse includes some of the best alpine scenery in Yellowstone. Surrounded by high mountains peaks this trip offers a rare glimpse into the habitat of both wolves and the mighty grizzly bear.

Gallatin Traverse & The Fawn Pass Trail - Northwest Yellowstone


2026 Dates

July 27-Aug 1

Pricing:  $2,250 per person
Length:
  6 Days/5 Nights

Distance: 47.2 mi/75.9 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Northwest Yellowstone

When to Visit: July-Early September

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Route: Loop

Group Size: 2-7 people


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At around thirty two miles, the Thorofare Patrol Cabin in Yellowstone is the furthest dwelling from any road in the contiguous United States.

The Thorofare Trail - Southeast Yellowstone


2026 Dates

Aug 24-30

Pricing: $2,550 per person
Length: 7 Days/6 Nights

Distance: 47.5 mi/76 km

Trip Type: Guided Backpacking

Location: Southeast Yellowstone

When to Visit: August-Early September

Difficulty: Easy

Route: Out-and-back

Group Size: 2-5 people


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