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Backpacking Trips for Families

Find the best backpacking trips for families with children listed below!

If you have school-aged children and would like to find a backpacking trip that is a good choice for kids, this page is for you!

On our Family Trips page, we don’t list most backpacking trips due to the weight of the backpacks (25-35+ pounds). If the children aren’t able to carry their full load, then the parents end up with more weight. However, if you are confident in your child’s (or children’s) ability to hike with a multi-day backpack, then the below trips are fantastic options for a family backpacking adventure!

The below trips are recommendations for family backpacking trips. Most are not exclusively intended for families. The criteria we used to make these selections are: 1) pack weight of 25-35 lbs; 2) overall 2 or 3 difficulty level, and if level 3 on the easier side of that rating; and 3) less elevation gain/loss of other backpacking trips in the same region.

Please note: we require children to be 12 years of age or older to join scheduled group trips. Families with children younger than 12 are asked to book private trips, which have special family pricing.

Porter Services

We also offer porter services. You can add porters to any backpacking trip, as long as there is space on the permit, for $400 per porter per day. Porters are permitted to carry up to 30 pounds of Wildland-provided guest gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, group food…etc.) and do not necessarily hike with the group. Guests hike with their clothes and personal items.

3 Days
from $1505

Havasupai Garden Oasis

Location: Arizona Hikes & Tours
Area: Grand Canyon Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Excellent Summer Trip, Descend Famous Bright Angel Trail, Day Hike to the River …
3 Days
from $1440

Horseshoe Mesa

Location: Arizona Hikes & Tours
Area: Grand Canyon Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Astounding Views, Desert Oases, Mining History & Ruins …
3 Days
from $800

Observation Peak Trek

Location: Montana and Wyoming Hikes & Tours
Area: Yellowstone Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Great Family Trip, Camp Near Cascade Lake, Historic Fire Lookout …
Meadows along Yellowstone River
3-4 Days
from $1465

Yellowstone Spring Trekking Adventure

Location: Montana and Wyoming Hikes & Tours
Area: Yellowstone Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Rich Spring Wildlife Habitat, Beautiful Meadows, Traverse the Yellowstone River …
3 Days
from $1290

Cliff Creek Falls

Location: Montana and Wyoming Hikes & Tours
Area: Jackson Hole Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Stunning Wyoming Mountains, A Waterfall over 200 Feet High, Pristine Wilderness …
Incredible stone mountain behind river and lush green
4 Days
from $1610

Yosemite Alpine Meadows and Waterfalls

Location: California Hikes & Tours
Area: Yosemite Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Stunning High Country, Waterfalls, Beautiful Views …
5 Days
from $1960

High Sierra Loop: Nelson Lake Entry

Location: California Hikes & Tours
Area: Yosemite Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Point to Point Hike, Tuolumne Meadows, Remote Subalpine Lakes …
4 Days
from $1975

Coyote Gulch

Location: Utah Hiking Tours
Area: Grand Staircase Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Remote Wilderness, Arches & Natural Bridges, Enchanting Escalante River …
3 Days
from $1405

Point of Arches

Location: Washington Hiking Tours
Area: Olympic Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Custom Family Trip, Pristine Beaches, Towering Sea Stacks …
4-5 Days
from $1925

Enchanted Valley

Location: Washington Hiking Tours
Area: Olympic Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Dramatic River Valley, Unique Rainforests, Waterfalls & Glaciers …
5 Days
from $1775

Alpine Peaks, Lakes and Waterfalls Thru Hike

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Point to Point Hike, Diverse Mountain Scenery, Historical Sites …
3 Days
from $1315

Wild Basin Explorer

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Fantastic Family Trip, Lakeside Camp, Amazing Day Hiking …
3-4 Days
from $1025

Smoky Mountains Classic

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Iconic Appalachian Meadows, Backcountry Cascades, Sunset Dinner with Views …
Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA autumn landscape at Newfound Gap.
4 Days
from $1240

Fall Colors in the Smokies Backpack

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
Difficulty:
Highlights: Dramatic Fall Colors, High Mountain Meadows, Breathtaking Views …