Overview
The Garnet Hill Loop offers a truly unique hiking experience by showcasing the incredible diversity of Yellowstone's landscape in a single hike. You'll traverse a variety of terrains, starting in open sagebrush, then transitioning to a lush riparian zone teeming with wildlife along a creek, before culminating in a dramatic canyon carved by the Yellowstone River itself. The loop concludes with a return through the familiar rolling sagebrush, providing a full circle journey of breathtaking contrasts within a single day.
What's Included
- High powered binoculars
- Transportation via a 14-passenger minibus and/or transit van from the meeting point
- Educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever Field Educator
- Gratuities for the Yellowstone Forever Field Educators are not included in the program costs but are recommended and greatly appreciated.
Meeting Location
West Park Street
Gardiner, MT 59030, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on a scenic journey along the Garnet Hill Loop trail, a diverse route showcasing the best of Yellowstone's landscapes. Our day begins with a 60-minute drive to the Garnet Hill Trailhead (departure 7:00 AM). The trail itself is a captivating mix of environments: starting in open sagebrush, it then winds through a lush riparian zone teeming with wildlife alongside a babbling creek. The trail continues its descent into a dramatic canyon carved by the powerful Yellowstone River, offering breathtaking views. Finally, we'll return through the rolling hills of the open sagebrush plains, completing the loop. We'll arrive back at Yellowstone Forever Headquarters at 2:30 PM.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Health Form & Waiver https://www.regpack.com/reg/templates/build/?g_id=100907305
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5573114P20
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