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DAY BEFORE TRIP STARTS

 

We will meet the evening before our trip starts in Bozeman, Montana at 5:00 pm, at a predetermined hotel. If the meeting is held at a different hotel than you are staying, your guide will gladly provide transportation to and from the meeting.  In this meeting, we will do a general orientation that will cover introductions, trip itinerary, safety precautions, pack fitting and group gear distribution. Most importantly, this is a chance to meet with your guide to discuss the personal gear and clothes that you plan on bringing; your guide will offer advice about what to bring and what to leave behind for a successful and comfortable trip. This meeting generally lasts one hour.

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DAY ONE

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• Travel time from Bozeman: 2.5 Hours

• Distance: 3 - 6 Miles

• Difficulty: Moderate
   

Nomadic By Nature will pick you up from your hotel and start the journey into the park’s northern entrance. Once on the trail, we will start downhill, giving us big views of Yellowstone’s northern range. At the bottom of the hill, we’ll cross the famous suspension bridge over Hellroaring Creek. When the trail splits, we will veer slightly east toward Coyote Creek and Buffalo Plateau. This region is true to its name, as spotting big wildlife is common. We are likely to see bison, pronghorn and other animals along the hillside. In addition, it is common to see the remains of wolf kills, and shed elk antlers. We will nestle in for the night by the creek, watch the stars and enjoy the quiet of the backcountry.

 

DAY TWO

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• Distance: 8 Miles

• Difficulty: Moderate
   

After a hearty breakfast, we will leave camp set up and start out on a day hike to Buffalo Plateau.  We'll start slowly gaining elevation up Buffalo Plateau, where we will be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.  This area is known for it's wildlife in the spring and fall, and we are likely to see bison, elk herds, pronghorn and bears.  We'll eat lunch at a scenic lookout, then meander our way back down to the river and our camp.  Your guide will prepare a great meal, and we can enjoy games or solitude for the rest of the evening.

 

DAY THREE

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• Distance: 5 Miles

• Difficulty: Easy
   

With an early start to increase our chances to see wildlife, we'll eat breakfast, pack up and hit the trail. We’ll start by retracing our steps until we reach the canyon and the shores of the Yellowstone River. All the while, we’ll be looking for wildlife as we travel along the river. This is a great day for incredible views and plenty of time to take it all in. Our campsite will be on the banks of the river, so make sure you bring your fishing pole!  We’ll eat a gourmet dinner, prepared by your guide, and relax in the beauty of the scenery.

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DAY FOUR

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• Distance: 8 Miles

• Difficulty: Hard (due to elevation gain)

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Today we will hike over the Blacktail Plateau, and as we climb out of the canyon, we’ll receive spectacular views, and the possibility for more wildlife spotting. We'll continue on toward Rescue Creek

where we'll set up our camp for the night.  After setting up tents, we will grab our day packs and start up the hill just behind our campsite.  This off-trail route will eventually take us to Mt. Everts, but along the way we will have great views of the Northern Range and all of the mountains surrounding; we will also have good opportunities to see wildlife, such as sandhill cranes, foxes, bears, and everything in between.  Once we get to the top of Mt. Everts, we can look down on Mammoth Village and across to Electric Peak and others in the Gallatin Range.  This is the best view of the trip!  When we are ready, we'll slowly descend back to camp, and eat a hearty and well-deserved dinner!

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DAY FIVE

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• Distance: 5 Miles

• Difficulty: Easy

• Travel time back to Bozeman: 2.5 hours (estimated arrival is 3:30 pm)

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Once we break down camp for the last time, we will start hiking out along Rescue Creek.  The trail will take us over rolling hills, and through forests and meadows.  Eventually the trail will open and you can see the hills that surround the Yellowstone River.  We'll make our way to the trailhead, where the van will be waiting, filled with a fresh lunch and cold drinks. We will drive back through Paradise Valley on our way to Bozeman.

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FOUR DAY VERSION: 

Instead of hiking to Rescue Creek and up Mt. Everts, the four-day version will have us climbing out of the canyon at Blacktail Plateau.

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Trip Note: While this trip has the option for world-class fishing, Nomadic By Nature does not supply fishing poles, nor does it supply fishing licenses. You can obtain Yellowstone fishing licenses from various locations in Bozeman and many surrounding locations, click here for more information.

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Trip Variations:

Nomadic By Nature always tries our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.  However, there may be slight variations based on the National Park Service permit system and the ever-changing dynamics of the outdoors.