Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
Family Biking, Walking & Kayaking in the Wyoming Wilderness
For unparalleled beauty and wilderness, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks shine in scenic splendor. As two of the country's most well-known parklands, these glorious examples of Wyoming's varied and rugged landscape never fail to inspire travelers of all ages. With its steaming fumaroles, thundering geysers and bubbling pools, Yellowstone is a geological treasure. And rising in great jagged waves, the Tetons display nothing less than staggering grandeur amid a tableau of alpine lakes, soaring peaks and valleys teeming with wildlife. Come along with Backroads to an extraordinary setting that invites exploration by bike, foot and kayak.
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- Marvel at Yellowstone's extraordinary geysers, including the granddaddy of them all, Old Faithful
- Pedal beneath the Teton Range, passing weathered barns and grazing horses
- The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, with its multicolored walls and thundering waterfalls
- As you kayak across Yellowstone Lake, look for white pelicans, waterfowl or even a bald eagle
- Breathe in fresh mountain air while kicking back with your family under a vast Wyoming sky
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Yellowstone National Park
Meet in Jackson 
Enjoy an easygoing ride through the heart of Yellowstone National Park Hop off your bike to see the geysers and fumaroles of Biscuit Basin and legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close.
Days 2-3 Yellowstone Lake
Hike through the magnificent Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where waterfalls thunder down pastel-colored canyon walls Our route takes you through open meadows and stands of lodgepole pine, and then along trails that offer dramatic views of the canyon depths below Take to the waters of Yellowstone Lake on a leisurely kayaking excursion, learning about the region's history and geology from local guides.
Days 4-6 Grand Teton National Park
Shuttle to Grand Teton National Park Hike through conifer forests and aspen groves near the shore of Emma Matilda Lake or go for an optional horseback ride Bike past ranches to the old-west town of Jackson Hole Traffic up ahead - watch for roaming bison! Our comfortable campground lies in view of the jagged Teton peaks Pedal along the spine of the Tetons to glacier-carved Jenny Lake A boat ride provides a different perspective on this breathtaking landscape.
- 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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Look at what other guests are saying about this trip!
The Yellowstone/Grand Teton trip was nothing short of fabulous. I had expected the parks, wildlife, and activities to be outstanding...what I didn't anticipate were the phenomenal guides! Each one of them could hold an intellectual conversation about the history of the park, mating habits of a particular species with the adults then switch gears in a heartbeat and organize a game of "Zip-Zap" with 13 kids! They had endless energy, were fun-loving, humorous, considerate, and possessed excellent communication/ organizational skills...not to mention superior intellect. In addition, I didn't realize how much fun we would have getting to know the other families. It was a superb crowd. As a final testament to how much our ENTIRE family enjoyed our Backroads experience...as we departed we were all teary eyed saying good-bye to our fellow travelers and Backroads guides, but our daughters cried for two solid hours after we left because they were so sad it had to end! What an experience...THANK YOU BACKROADS!!- Phoenix, AZ More about this Trip All Guest Reviews
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
LAKE & TETON RIVERSIDE: Deluxe Camping
Madison Campground
Yellowstone National Park (1 night) Camp near the junction of the Gibbon, Madison and Firehole Rivers.
Grant Village Campground
Yellowstone Lake (2 nights) Your tent is a short walk from the shore of Yellowstone Lake.
Colter Bay Campground
Grand Teton National Park (2 nights) The stunning Teton range provides the backdrop at our wooded campsite just a short walk from Jackson Lake.
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
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 9, 16, 36 miles
- 0 - 800 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Walking 4.1, 7.4, 9.2 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Optional Biking (Adults) 15 miles
- 700 feet elevation gain
- Kids Activities
- Kayaking 4 hours
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 5 Several Route Options Available
- Hikes from 3 to 15 miles
- 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
- Additional Optional Activities
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 14.5, 22, 28, 37 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 9, 21 miles
- 200 feet elevation gain
- Hike 1 mile & Jenny Lake Boat Cruise 30 minutes
- 500 feet elevation gain
On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.