Gallatin Crest Traverse

5 days

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Start and end in Jackson

4.6

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Gallatin River Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike 6.4 miles upstream along Specimen Creek to camp
- Professional guide-led hiking
Landmarks
Specimen Creek
Gallatin River Valley
Day 2
Yellowstone's High Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike (~3.5 miles) to Yellowstone's High Lake
- Professional guide-led hiking
Optional Activities
- Day hike from camp up the trail to view Gallatin Crest
Landmarks
High Lake
Gallatin Crest
Day 3
Shelf Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 7-mile hike with views of Paradise Valley
- Hiking to Crescent Lake and Shelf Lake
- Professional guide-led hiking
Landmarks
Paradise Valley
Crescent Lake
Shelf Lake
Day 4
Shelf Lake (layover day)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Layover day at Shelf Lake campsite
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Bighorn Peak summit (6 miles round trip, approximately 2,000 feet elevation gain/loss)
Landmarks
Bighorn Peak
Gallatin Crest
Day 5
North Fork of Specimen Creek to Jackson Hole
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 8.2-mile hike down North Fork of Specimen Creek
- Professional guide-led hiking
Landmarks
North Fork of Specimen Creek

Landmarks
Specimen Creek
Gallatin River Valley

Landmarks
High Lake
Gallatin Crest

Landmarks
Paradise Valley
Crescent Lake
Shelf Lake

Landmarks
Bighorn Peak
Gallatin Crest

Landmarks
North Fork of Specimen Creek

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Meals
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Wildland Trekking

4.6

(50 reviews)

Number of tours

142

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

67%

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Reviews from other tours by Wildland Trekking

Tour Operator
4.6

Merrie
September 23rd, 2025
5
Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
Birim
July 2nd, 2025
5
Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air....
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4 Aug, 2026
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8 Aug, 2026
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24 Aug, 2026
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28 Aug, 2026
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Tour ID: 118483

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- For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Wildland Trekking. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Gallatin Crest Traverse

Itinerary

Gallatin River Valley

Included Activities

Yellowstone's High Lake

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shelf Lake

Included Activities

Shelf Lake (layover day)

Included Activities

Optional Activities

North Fork of Specimen Creek to Jackson Hole

Included Activities

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