4-day Shoshone Lake Hike in Yellowstone National Park

Join one of the certified guides in the Montana Backcountry Guides team on a 4-day hiking trip in the remote Shoshone Lake, the second largest in the famous Yellowstone National Park.

4 Days

May - Nov

Low

Description

Yellowstone is the first national park in the U.S. and in the whole world, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It stretches over 8,983 km² (3,468.4 sq mi) in the states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Known for its wildlife and geothermal features, Yellowstone comprises beautiful lakes, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain ranges, as well as unique species of plants and wild animals.

Shoshone Lake is definitely one of Yellowstone National Park’s natural treasures. With a surface area of 32.6 km² (8,050 acres), it is the second-largest body of water in the park and the largest backcountry lake in the continental U.S. that cannot be reached by road. It stands at 2,376 m (7,795 ft) in the southwest section of the park, in the state of Wyoming.

During our 4-day trip, we will hike a total distance of 45.8 km (28.5 mi) along the lake’s shoreline and into Yellowstone’s dense forested Lodgepole Pine heart. We will explore the Shoshone Geyser Basin, a thermal pool located at the southwest end of the lake, which contains one of the world’s highest concentrations of geysers, as well as hot springs and mudpots. Along the way, we might be lucky to spot bald eagles, pelicans, otters, elks, bison, mule deer, wolves, and grizzly bears that live in the park. So look out!

The tour also offers great swimming opportunities in the Shoshone Lake and surrounding swimming holes for hot summer days.

Every day, we will spend the night in a different campsite in the area, where guests will have some good food prepared outdoors and enjoy some relaxation time.

This trip usually takes a minimum of 2 people. It is open to everyone (no specific fitness level or previous experience is required) and is perfect for first timers!

Discover the almost untouched Shoshone Lake in this beautiful hiking outing. Send us your booking request now.

If you are looking for other activities in Yellowstone National Park, I recommend the 4-day Mist Pass hike, the 2-day horseback riding trip, and the snowshoeing day.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Permit and entrance fees

Price details

Please note that discounts are available for participants bringing their own gear (backpacks, sleeping bags, tent, sleeping pads, plate/bowl, mug, and cutlery).

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

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What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides

David

Great guides and great snow!

Peggy

Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

Phillip

Guide cancelled within 48 hrs and I was unable to find someone else and so far I’ve not been refunded. Put a small dent in my otherwise great trip to Revelstoke.

Lucie

All perfect

Amanda

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!