Guided Hikes

Fairy Falls Trail

Geyser Basin Exploration

Peaceful

Trek to a breathtaking overlook of Grand Prismatic Springs, feel the spray of a massive waterfall and relax alongside a backcountry geyser. 

Hot Spring and Geysers

Roam through the Middle Geyser Basin while observing some of the most beautiful and famous geothermal features anywhere on the planet.  The massive 200+ foot fairy falls adds to the excitement! 

Description

        This is the #1 hike we offer for seeing the best of Yellowstone's geothermal activity.  Availability starts after memorial day when the trail opens. The trail is in a Bear Management area and is closed for part of the year. With the proper knowledge and preparation, hiking in bear country can be made safer and offer the chance to see some of North America's top predators. 
        On the trail, the first stop is a sight that people travel thousands of mile for. Yellowstone National Park's Middle Geyser Basin is home to the world's 3rd largest hot springs: Grand Prismatic Springs. Grand Prismatic is an utterly alien geothermal feature and its uniqueness is not rivaled outside of Yellowstone. 

Another feature of this trail is the 150+ foot waterfall that the trail is named after! Fairy Falls is a tall and beautiful waterfall. Watching the chilly mountain runoff tumble down the basalt cliffs while feeling the refreshing spray is a highly memorable experience.

       Near to Fair Falls are the Imperial and Spray geysers.  Geysers are part of what makes Yellowstone such a renowned park. What better way to experience them than by watching them without the crowds? Enjoying lunch next to a geyser is the highlight of many participant's trips to Yellowstone.  As Yellowstone National Park guides, Roam Yellowstone Guides are very knowledgeable about the geology and hydrology that make the geothermal features of Yellowstone possible. 

Trail Stats

The trail is mellow with little elevation gain making it accessible for anyone with a desire to spend their day among Yellowstone's geothermal features!

Fairy Falls Trail Stats:

  • 6 or 9 Miles (out and back or loop)
  • 400’ Elevation Gain
  • Easy to Moderate Difficulty - Suitable for beginners or participants of most activity levels    
  •  5 - 7 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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