Black Canyon

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The Black Canyon of the Yellowstone is a remote trail along Yellowstone's northern boundary. Following the Yellowstone River, the canyon can only be visited by adventurers on foot or horseback. The Black Canyon offers great scenery and mountain views while traveling through the canyon and Yellowstone's Northern Range Ecosystem. The trail is well maintained, o...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Starts at the Hell-Roaring Trailhead
    • Great river scenery and canyon views

What's this trip about?

    The Black Canyon of the Yellowstone is a remote trail along Yellowstone's northern boundary. Following the Yellowstone River, the canyon can only be visited by adventurers on foot or horseback. The Black Canyon offers great scenery and mountain views while traveling through the canyon and Yellowstone's Northern Range Ecosystem. The trail is well maintained, offers great campsites, and is the best early season backpacking trip in the park!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHell-Roaring
End CityBlack Canyon

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Idaho
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Knowledgeable wilderness guide
    • Food, snacks, and necessary supplies
    • National Park Service Backpacking Permits
    • Gear (backpacks, sleeping pads and bags, tent)
    • Transportation logistics

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Itinerary

Day 1:

The trail starts at the Hell-Roaring Trailhead. Immediately the route descends to the river and crosses one of the few suspension bridges in the park. The suspension bridge  crosses a violent section of whitewater and a narrow path above the Yellowstone River. The bri...

Day 2:

The second day features the heart of Yellowstone's Black Canyon. The Black Canyon or Yellowstone River Trail follows the river as it carves through the park. Expect the second day to be full of great river scenery and canyon views.

Day 3:

There are multiple ways out of the Canyon. One option is the Blacktail Plateau Trail and the second, closely follows the original Yellowstone River Trail, exiting near the Eagle Creek Campground in Gardiner, MT.  The Eagle Creek Campground ascent is steeper but does f...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $800
Price per day$267
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Yellowstone Guidelines, LLC has been providing guided adventures in the Yellowstone area for over 20 years. We are one of the few companies and original permit permit holders authorized by the National Park Service to guide in Yellowstone! 

Chris Hondorf has been guiding in the greater Yellowstone Area for eight years. After getting a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, he ventured to the wilds of southwest Montana. Now he shares his passion for the outdoors and nature with others. Chris lives with his wife Annie, a Montana native, and daughter, Nola. Chris is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR), lead guide, and owner of Yellowstone Guidelines. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) through the National Association of Interpreters, Leave No Trace Trainer (LNT), and certified naturalist from the Yellowstone Association.

Yellowstone Guidelines is our family business. Let us take your family on a trip of a lifetime. We strive to make your vacation as memorable and fun as possible. Come visit Yellowstone National Park and see why it is truly a must see destination!

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