6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch
See Old Faithful unlike the average tourist. This tour uses the Daisy Trailhead to start the six-mile loop hike through the Upper Geyser Basin. This is the only hiking tour of its kind offered regularly in Yellowstone. We encounter the very busy Old Faithful area as the mid-point of our hike. Sections of this hike are on boardwalk. There are also sections on dirt trail where there are few other hikers.
Hike among half the world's geysers. Also see numerous colorful hot springs and vibrant pools. We encounter wildlife from time to time including bison and bear. Take a pit stop at the Historic Old Faithful Inn to visit the facilities.
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6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch
What's included in 6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful is a must-see on everyone’s trip to Yellowstone National Park. This is a nice way to tour the Old Faithful area. Don’t get stuck in the busy traffic at Old Faithful! Meet us at the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to see Yellowstone’s most famous geyser, avoiding parking problems. Explore geysers, hot springs, steam vents and mud pots along the Firehole River. The hike is a six hour, six-mile loop. There are some ups and downs along the hike as we follow boardwalks and dirt trails, totaling 500 feet of elevation gain. We learn about the supervolcano we sit in as we enjoy a hearty picnic lunch next to exploding waters. Yellowstone Hiking Guides provides a morning snack, hearty picnic lunch, bear spray, backpacks, optical gear, trekking poles, and a professional guide.
Grotto GeyserPass-by Only
We pass by Grotto Geyser. It is a unique thermal feature with smoke billowing out of its many crevasses.
Observation Point Trail
This is a rugged little trail that we follow up above the boardwalks of the Upper Geyser Basin for great views. There is a great views of Old Faithful and other geysers from up there is you are able to time it right. The vista also offers stunning observations of the Yellowstone Caldera, the super-volcano crater that has been sculpted by various eruptions.
Inclusions
- A light breakfast snack
- Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Hot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
- Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
- Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
- Please bring 2 liters of water per person
- Rain jacket and fleece layer
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you next to a marked vehicle at the Daisy Geyser Trailhead. NOTE: The trailhead is 1/2 mile away from Biscuit Basin Trailhead.
