Overview
Perched on the Continental Divide, Yellowstone Lake is ringed with geyser basins and framed by the Absaroka Mountains. Travel in custom-built, 24-foot North canoes that hold 6 people. These canoes were designed specifically for big lakes and provide an ideal way to see this national treasure in safety and style. Look for deer, elk, moose, and evidence of Yellowstone’s elusive timber wolf population. If you feel like fishing, the lake is full of trout. On the last day, take in some of the park’s landmarks, including the breathtaking waterfalls of Yellowstone River’s Grand Canyon, Old Faithful, and the enormous bison herds.
Itinerary
Expand All FieldsDay 1: Welcome to America's first national park!
Your trip starts in the afternoon at Grant Village in Yellowstone National Park. Help set up camp before preparing a fabulous meal. Afterwards, spend time getting to know your trip mates and share your expectations for the upcoming days while enjoying s'mores by the fire.
Day 2: Head to the west thumb of Yellowstone Lake and begin your paddle to Breezy Point.
Awake early to pack up camp and drive to the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. Before heading out on the water, you will receive important safety tips and instruction on how to pack boats properly. Paddle east to a campsite on Breezy Point. You may pass by an active osprey nest and see bald eagles soaring overhead.
Day 3: Rise early and paddle into the South Arm of the lake.
Paddle into the South Arm of the lake. Set up camp and then enjoy the afternoon sun, reading a book or trying to catch trout for dinner.
Day 4: Paddle further into the Flat Mountain Arm region before setting up camp at the base of Flat Mountain.
Break camp and move farther southeast to the Flat Mountain Arm region where you'll paddle near the base of Flat Mountain in a true wilderness area.
Day 5: Take in the mountainous views as you paddle back to Breezy Point.
Paddle back to the Breezy Point area, enjoying the wildlife along the way and taking pictures of the mountainous scenic backdrop.
Day 6: Enjoy one final paddle before saying farewell to your trip mates.
Break camp early in the morning and paddle back to Grant Village. The trip officially ends after lunch. If you use Wilderness Inquiry's van transportation, you can expect to return to Billings in the evening.
Dates & Fees
Wilderness Inquiry leads trips to Yellowstone National Park but currently has no dates scheduled for this itinerary. If you have a group of people interested, we can set up a customized adventure just for you! Please contact us or request a trip quote below if you are interested in a group trip to this destination.
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TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: Yellowstone National Park has a wide variety of flora and fauna ranging from near-desert vegetation around the north entrance to sub-alpine meadows and forests on Mt. Washburn. Lodgepole pine forests cover 60% of the park. The shores of Yellowstone Lake are heavily forested, with accommodating and accessible campsites. Areas burned in the 1988 fire are distinguished by new growth and a variety of wildflowers. We will be on the lake, and campsites are pre-registered with the Park Service. Wind and weather may affect our routes.
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