Guided Hikes

Bighorn Peak Trail

Remote Mountain Summit

Remote

Hike to a remote peak in the Gallatin Mountain Range with incredible views of multiple mountain ranges and Northwest Yellowstone. 

Remote Mountain Peak

This difficult hike provides plenty of exercise and views you will never forget!

Description

          Bighorn Peak reaches a height of 9,851' in elevation. It is a remote mountain summit located in the Gallatin Mountain Range inside of Yellowstone National Park. The Gallatin mountain range is 75 miles long and contains more than 10 mountains over 10,000'. The range contains a roadless area over 500,000 acres in size and is key habitat for many of Yellowstone's famous species such as Grizzly bears, Wolves, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Elk and Deer.

          The trek to the top of Bighorn Peak is not leisurely. This peak is difficult to reach; the trail to the top covers over 6 miles (over 12 round trip) and about 3,200 feet of elevation gain. After all the hard work to get up there, the views do not dissapoint - you can even see the Tetons on a clear day!

          The trail begins with a pleasant walk along Black Butte Creek through a Lodgepole pine forest. Meadows along the trail provide great areas to spot for wildlife. After about 3 miles, we reach the base of the the peak and begin the trek upward. The trail traverses a nice open slope with plenty of views to keep one inspired. At higher elevations, the vegetation changes into a Whitebark Pine forest with good chances to see the peak's namesake animal - the Bighorn Sheep! Above treeline, we cover a flat plateau and a short scramble to the true summit.

          After soaking up the views of the Gallatin Range, Madison Range and Northern Yellowstone, we will make our way back to the trailhead descending through beautiful forests and along the creek.

Trail Stats

If you are a very active person with experience hiking long distances on steep trails and want to visit one of Yellowstone's beautiful peaks, this hike is for you!

Bighorn Peak Stats:       

  • 12 miles round trip (out and back)
  • 3200' gained
  • Very Challenging difficulty - Suitable for individuals with a high level of fitness
  •  6-8 Hours car to car    


  • Learning

    Education is at the core of Roam Yellowstone Guiding's values. 


    On every Roam Yellowstone Guiding tour, you have the options to learn basic Backcountry Skills during your hike. This may could mean a day of navigation lessons with map, compass and altimeter, learning basics of bear safety, planning for and monitoring weather, best practices for leaving no trace or just short lessons about each of these throughout the day! 


    If you simply want to learn about the nature in Yellowstone, we can teach Environmental Education also! Let your Environmental Scientist guide teach you about Ecology, Geology, Biology and more as you connect with nature for the day. 

  • What's Included

    • Local Guide - Highly knowledgeable about Yellowstone, environmental science and emergency medicine
    • Transportation - We offer pick-up/drop-off service from anywhere on our route to the trailhead and back; meeting locations are dependent on where your lodging is located. We can transport up to 6 passengers. Contact us for more information!
    • We spend approximately 6 hours on the trail.
    • Food - Locally made lunches & Snacks for the day - With a Full Menu to choose from.
    • Gear - Backpacks, Trekking Poles, Binoculars, Bear Spray, Map Print out, Compass for practice, picnic tarp, an Infrared Thermometer (for hydrothermal areas) and pH Test kit.
    • All gear is sanitized before and after each use to avoid the spread of disease.
  • Please Note

    • When deciding on the hike you would like to do it is important to know your own ability. Please look at the difficulties involved with the hike you are interested in and be honest about your own and your group's abilities. We offer a wide variety of hikes that cater to any experience and fitness level. For your own health, safety and enjoyment, please make an honest assessment of your group's experience and fitness keeping in mind that trails may be rugged and the air is thin and dry. If you are unsure of your abilities or have other ailments, please ask your physician if this tour is appropriate for you. Contact us if you have any questions or would like a free consultation for your guided hike! (406-551-6518).
    • National Park entrance fee is not included
    • You must e-sign an Acknowledgement of Risk form or sign one at the trailhead.
    • No pets or firearms allowed.
    • No infants can be brought on hike.
    • Not recommended for participants with heart conditions or pregnant women.
    • Not handicap accessible.  
    • All groups must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pricing

    Number of Hikers

    1. $745.00
    2. $800.00
    3. $855.00
    4. $910.00
    5. $965.00
    6. $1,020.00
    7. $1,075.00
    8. $1,130.00
    9. $1,185.00
    10. $1,240.00

    3-5% of each tour is paid back to Yellowstone for their commercial use program.

    Price with fee included (total price):

    1. $782.25
    2. $840.00
    3. $897.75
    4. $955.50
    5. $1,013.25
    6. $1,071.00
    7. $1,128.75
    8. $1,186.50
    9. $1,244.25
    10. $1,302.00
  • Cancellations and Refunds

    In the unlikely event that a trip must be cancelled by the provider - Roam Yellowstone Guiding - (due to weather, equiptment failure, emergencies, etc.) you will recieve a full refund of the tour price paid to Roam Yellowstone Guiding. Other travel expenses are not reimbursed.


    Enhanced Cancellation Policy (most flexible):  Receive a 95% refund of the tour price for cancellations made before 8:00am the day BEFORE the tour date (approx. 24 hrs in advance).  This option must be checked and paid for during the booking checkout.


    Example: You Safari Tour is booked for July 27th. You have a family emergency come up and need to cancel. If you bought enhanced terms at checkout, you can cancel before 8:00am on July 26th and recieve a 95% refund of the tour price - no questions asked. The enhanced cancellation fee ($95) is non refundable.


    Standard Cancellation Policy (less flexible): A 25% down payment is collected at the time of booking which is refundable if cancelled over 1 year before the tour.


    A 75% refund is given for cancellations greater than 2 week before the tour date. 


    No refund is given for cancellations within 2 weeks of the tour date.

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