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DAY BEFORE TRIP STARTS

 

We will meet the evening before our trip starts in Bozeman, Montana at 5:00 pm, at a predetermined hotel. If the meeting is held at a different hotel than you are staying, your guide will gladly provide transportation to and from the meeting. In this meeting, we will do a general orientation that will cover introductions, trip itinerary, safety precautions, pack fitting and group gear distribution. Most importantly, this is a chance to meet with your guide to discuss the personal gear and clothes that you plan on bringing; your guide will offer advice about what to bring and what to leave behind for a successful and comfortable trip.  This meeting generally lasts one hour.

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DAY ONE

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• Travel time from Bozeman: 3 hours

• Distance: 5 to 7 Miles

• Difficulty: Moderate
   

NBN will pick you up from your hotel in Bozeman and be on the road bright and early. Once we get to Yellowstone, we will keep an eye out for wildlife sightings and make our way through the Northern Range, looking out for bison, pronghorn or wolves.  The trail will start off uphill which will get our blood pumping, but don’t worry, it will soon smooth out and work itself into a gradual downhill. Once over the hill, we will drop into the first meadow, and will be rewarded with expansive views of Slough Creek, Anderson Ridge and wide-open grasslands. The trail is an old stagecoach route used for horse-drawn carriages traveling to a privately-owned ranch, just outside Yellowstone National Park boundaries. When we arrive at camp, we will settle in for a big dinner, prepared by your guide, and enjoy an epic sunset. The sunsets at Slough Creek are magical — the meadows are filled with colors, the sound of Sandhill cranes fill the air, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life will dissipate as the sun drops.

 

DAY TWO

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• Distance: 7 Miles

• Difficulty: Easy
   

We will be staying in the Slough Creek area for a second day.  With camp set up, we will just take day packs and will head up stream of Slough Creek. Upper Slough Creek has tremendous views of the valley and there is always wildlife to be found-- moose, bison, badger, American marten, black bear, who knows what we will encounter!  We can day hike to the northern boundary of the park, entering back into Montana.  Feel free to bring your fishing pole, as Slough Creek is a world-famous fishing destination.  (You can read all about how to obtain a Yellowstone fishing license here.) Either way, it will be a leisurely day, without a worry in the world.  Once we have finished exploring for the day, we will return to our camp and your guide will prepare a fresh and delicious dinner.

 

DAY THREE

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• Distance: 5 to 8 Miles

• Difficulty: Easy

• Travel time back to Bozeman: 3 hours (estimated arrival is 4:00  pm)

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This day, we will wake up to a big, hearty breakfast, and hit the trail. The pack up will quick and easy and with all the food being eaten, we will have light packs on the way out. With a early start, we have a good chance of seeing wildlife on the way out. Once we make it back to the trailhead, the van will be waiting for us with a fresh lunch and cold drinks, then we'll start our drive back to Bozeman.

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Trip Note: While this trip has the option for world-class fishing, Nomadic By Nature does not supply fishing poles, nor does it supply fishing licenses. You can obtain Yellowstone fishing licenses from various locations in Bozeman and many surrounding locations, click here for more information.

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Trip Variations:

Nomadic By Nature always tries our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.  However, there may be slight variations based on the National Park Service permit system and the ever-changing dynamics of the outdoors.