Yellowstone Hellroaring Creek Day Hike
This full day hike to Hellroaring Creek in Yellowstone National Park is an adventure chock full of history, geologic oddities, and even a beach! We start at 6,460 ft in elevation and quickly descend nearly a thousand feet, making our way towards Hellroaring Creek. Those with a strong fear of heights may be put off by one of the features of this hike, crossing the impressive steel suspension bridge that spans the mighty Yellowstone River. Built in 1935, this bridge grants us access across a deep rocky gorge and to the rest of our adventure. While hiking along, the trail affords exciting views of Hellroaring Mountain, a unique outcropping of granite. Keep your eyes peeled for elk and bison, there have even been grizzly sightings in this area! Trail’s end brings us to a picturesque sandy beach at the confluence of Hellroaring Creek and the Yellowstone River where your guide will prepare a lunch spread while you relax and soak in the scenery. After lunch and some rest and exploration the tour returns in the same direction you came.
Tour Price Includes:
Tour Price Includes
- Professional Wilderness First Responder certified guide
- Water and snacks
- Trail lunch spread: includes a selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, smoked meats, cheese, hummus, and crackers to best accommodate gluten free and plant-based diets.
- Daypack rental
- Trekking poles rental
- 1:7 guide to hiker ratio
What to Bring
Required Gear
Rain coat, backpack, capacity to carry at least 3 liters of water.
Clothing
Layered clothing appropriate for hiking and changing weather conditions. A fleece or ‘puffy’ jacket or vest is highly recommended, as is a fleece hat.
Shoes
Sturdy hiking boots, trail running shoes, or other sneakers with good tread are required. Flip flops, Crocs, sandals, etc. are inadequate and will not be allowed.
Miscellaneous
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking poles, rain pants, supplemental snacks, gratuity for your guide.
Upgrades + Additions
Private Tour
$200 per group. No other parties may add to your tour.
Transportation from Bozeman Montana
- $200 per group + $25 per person (pending availability)
- Includes Yellowstone National Park Entry fee
3L Hydration Reservoir (purchase)
$40 each – 3 Liter Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir or similar
Rates
Rates
- 1 Person $ 495 pp 495
- 2 People $ 240 pp 240
- 3 People $ 210 pp 210
- 4-5 People $170 pp
- 6 or more $140 pp
- Groups of 13+ Call to inquire
Your final rate is determined by the total number of people who join your group, even if you do not register together.
Your final rate is determined by the total number of people who join your group, even if you do not register together.
Days & Times
Tour Days
Departure Times
Activity duration: 6-8 hours
Itinerary
On the Day of Your Tour
You will meet at the Hellroaring Trail Head a few minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Once you have booked your tour you will receive a booking confirmation email with details on the time and date of your tour, the cancellation policy, a receipt of your tour purchase. This email will also contain an electronic waiver that you must complete before your tour.
Hikers must be at least 12 years old to join our scheduled Yosemite hikes. Younger hikers can be accommodated on private tours. You can expect that you may be with another group on your tour unless you have booked a private tour. Your guide can plan accordingly for varied skill levels and choose routes that fit the needs of everyone in the group.
- Meet Location: Hellroaring Trail Head
- Hiking Distance: 6.8 miles
Yellowstone Natural History :
The creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 was really the beginnings of something much larger: the idea that some natural areas are so unique and diverse that they must be preserved in perpetuity for the enjoyment of all.
“The geysers, the extraordinary hot springs, the lakes, the mountains, the canyon and cataracts unite to make this region something not paralleled elsewhere on the globe”
Yellowstone’s natural history was recognized early on as something truly special. It is written in hot springs and geysers, rivers and pristine mountain lakes, bison herds and schools of cutthroat trout, all of which is accessible on even the shortest of hikes. The parks high concentration of thermal features make the region more habitable in the winter months, creating an island of biodiversity known as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The region is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, including seven species of large predators (black bears, grizzly bears, Canada lynx, coyotes, mountain lions, wolverines, and wolves). The thermal features provide a glimpse into one part of the complex geology of the region that includes tall mountain peaks, broad U-shaped valleys carved by glaciers, and beautiful waterfalls.
The creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 was really the beginnings of something much larger: the idea that some natural areas are so unique and diverse that they must be preserved in perpetuity for the enjoyment of all.
“The geysers, the extraordinary hot springs, the lakes, the mountains, the canyon and cataracts unite to make this region something not paralleled elsewhere on the globe”
Yellowstone’s natural history was recognized early on as something truly special. It is written in hot springs and geysers, rivers and pristine mountain lakes, bison herds and schools of cutthroat trout, all of which is accessible on even the shortest of hikes. The parks high concentration of thermal features make the region more habitable in the winter months, creating an island of biodiversity known as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The region is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, including seven species of large predators (black bears, grizzly bears, Canada lynx, coyotes, mountain lions, wolverines, and wolves). The thermal features provide a glimpse into one part of the complex geology of the region that includes tall mountain peaks, broad U-shaped valleys carved by glaciers, and beautiful waterfalls.