This hike will start and end at the Yellowstone South Entrance Trailhead (8k7). From there we will hike east to backpack and camp in the southeastern part of Yellowstone, south of Yellowstone Lake and Heart Lake. I’ve secured 12 permits.

Please keep in mind that these will be long days of hiking so you must be in excellent shape. Three of the days have moderate gain and one of the days has even more.

This hike will be in GRIZZLY territory. You must carry bear spray, and you must hang your food in a bear bag or store it in a bear box if the campsite has one.

Total Days: 6 (5 nights camping in Yellowstone backcountry)
Total Distance: 88 mi.
Total Elevation Gain: 9,869 ft.
Cost: $25/person
Max Group Size: 12 people
Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HrXbc9uAygnfAgTXA

Tue, Sep 2nd
Drive to Yellowstone National Park and begin hiking in the early afternoon.
Distance: 8.9 mi.
Gain: 635 ft.

Wed, Sep 3rd
Distance: 14.7 mi.
Gain: 3,748 ft.

Thu, Sep 4th
Distance: 19.4 mi.
Gain: 1,949 ft.

Fri, Sep 5th
Distance: 18.6 mi.
Gain: 1,177 ft.

Sat, Sep 6th
Distance: 17.9 mi. (or 23.9 mi.)
Gain: 1,592 ft. (or 2,152 ft.)

Sun, Sep 7th
Distance: 9 mi.
Gain: 632 ft.
Exit the park and drive home.