Guided Hikes

Lamar Valley Trail

Yellowstone Megafauna Hike

Megafauna

Roam with the Bison, Elk, Wolves, Bears, Deer, Pronghorn and more on this peaceful yet thrilling hike through North America’s premier megafauna ecosystem.

Exciting

Hike alongside North America's biggest Megafauna in Yellowstone National Park! Relax next to the Lamar River and learn all about adventure in the Rocky Mountains!

Description

        This hike is about wildlife and amazing natural phenomenon.

As the #1 place in all of North America for viewing large animals (megafauna), Lamar Valley of Yellowstone does not disappoint. With a large population of bears and wolves, plentiful populations of elk, deer, pronghorn, and coyotes as well as the ubiquitous North American Bison, this hike is your best chance to get up close and personal (but ALWAYS at a legal distance) to the amazing megafauna that still call this ecosystem home.  There is even a hydrothermal basin to remind us we are on top of a super volcano!

        Your guide will ensure everyone is informed of the danger animals pose in this wild area and how we can mitigate that risk.  A demonstration about bear safety, bison safety and leave no trace principles will start the day off. 

        Guides will provide many interesting facts about the wonderful ecosystem these animals call home as we meander through the huge valley.  The trail is mostly flat and provides great access for viewing huge animals in their natural habitat!  We will keep a casual pace and stop often to take pictures and eat snacks! 

Trail Stats

The trail is mellow with little elevation gain making it accessible for anyone with a desire to spend their day among North America’s megafauna!

Lamar Valley Trail Stats:                                                                                      

  • 6.5 -9 Miles (out and back, possible loop)
  • 400’ - 800' Elevation Gain
  • Easy to Moderate Difficulty - Suitable for beginners or participants of all 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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