Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking in Wyoming's Wild Preserves
For unparalleled beauty and wilderness, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks shine in scenic splendor. As two of the country’s best-known parks, these glorious examples of Wyoming’s varied and rugged terrain never fail to inspire even the most seasoned Backroads travelers. This all-time favorite journey begins in the Tetons, which rise in great jagged waves, displaying nothing less than staggering grandeur amid a landscape of alpine lakes and valleys teeming with wildlife. And then it’s on to Yellowstone, a geologic treasure of steaming fumaroles, thundering geysers and bubbling pools.
- Bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents at Yellowstone
- Pedal beneath the Teton Range’s jagged peaks
- Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park’s most dramatic feature
- White-water raft the Snake River with expert river runners
- Wondrous wildlife, from elk to eagles, osprey to otters and bison to bears
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Teton Village
Meet in Jackson 
After a picnic lunch, head out on an exhilarating white-water rafting excursion on the Snake River Shuttle to Teton Village.
Days 2-3 Grand Teton National Park
Pedal beneath the spine of the Teton Range and along the valley floor Watch for bison, pronghorn and other wildlife Explore Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of sawtooth mountains, peaceful meadows, shimmering lakes and thick forests, on foot and by boat.
Days 4-6 Yellowstone National Park
Shuttle to Grant Village On a flat-water kayaking trip across Yellowstone Lake, keep an eye out for osprey, white pelicans and bald eagles Pedal along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, with views of the Absaroka Range coming in and out of view Hike through alpine meadows interspersed with pine forests to reach the magnificent Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs A leisurely walk along the canyon rim to aptly named Inspiration Point offers breathtaking views into the canyon’s depths Bike along the Madison and Firehole Rivers See the bubbling Fountain Paint Pots and legendary Old Faithful up close The trip ends with a farewell lunch in Yellowstone.
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
GRAND LODGES & VIEWS: Casual Inns*
Snake River Lodge & Spa
Teton Village (1 night) This lodge offers an outdoor heated pool, sauna, Jacuzzis and a full-service spa - all superb spots to unwind at day’s end.
* Premiere Inn
Jackson Lake Lodge
Jackson Lake (2 nights) Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, the lodge’s upper lobby features 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Yellowstone Lake (1 night) On the National Register of Historic Places, this old-style hotel, completed in 1891, sits along the shore of the lake.
Old Faithful Inn
Old Faithful (1 night) Built in 1904 with a grand lobby seven stories high, "a spectacular log-and-shingle château that captures the moment the West went from wild to Baroque," reports Travel+Leisure.
Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Day 1
- Rafting 2 hours
Day 2
- Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 24, 40 miles
- 100 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Free Time in Grand Teton National Park (hiking options 4 -14 miles available)
Day 4
- Level 2 1 Route Option Available
- Kayaking 3 - 4 hours
- Biking 22 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 3.9, 7.4, 9.2 miles
- 500 - 1,200 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Biking 22 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain