Wild Wyoming Backpack
Guided Backpacking Trips
5 Days, 4 Nights 30MI / 48KM
Trip Highlights
The Wyoming Range is one of the least traveled mountain ranges in Wyoming, simply because word has never gotten out about how magnificent it is. Providing the ability to see more animals than people, this trip offers an opportunity to step back into the Wild West for 5 full days of backcountry exploration. We venture off-trail onto the flanks of Hoback Peak, a towering Wyoming summit with spectacular views.
Highlights of this trip include the adventure of hiking off-trail much of the time; amazing waterfalls including Cliff Creek Falls which in total is over 200 feet high; secluded and scenic campsites; vast wildflower-filled meadows; and last but not least fantastic views of the surrounding mountain ranges including the Tetons. As you hike through the high mountain meadows, looking far down on the valleys below, gazing up at Hoback Peak and its perennial snow fields, standing mesmerized by pristine waterfalls, and staring in awe at the distant mountains, it may very well occur to you that you’re one of the luckiest people alive.
The Wildland Trekking Company operates under a permit issued by the United States Forest Service, and is an equal opportunity service provider.
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5 days of Solitude & Beauty
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Stunning Mountain Views
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Fantastic Wildlife Habitat
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Stunning & Remote Mountains
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Multiple Waterfalls
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Off Trail Wilderness Hiking
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
5 Days, 4 Nights -
Daily Hiking Distance
4-10 mi -
Group Size
2-12 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
The hiking on this trip is rugged because much of it is off trail or on faint trails. The summit of Hoback Peak is rugged and relatively steep. Expect generally moderate distances (with one 10-mile day) and elevation gains/losses but an increased difficulty because of the difficulty of the terrain.
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Trip Itinerary
Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, weather, lodging/campground availability, guest ability/injury, natural events like fires and flooding, and other potential causes. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Day 1
Shuttle to Trailhead: 1.5 hours
Hiking Mileage: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000 feet
This Jackson Hole backpacking trip begins at a remote trailhead in a wild corner of Wyoming approximately 90 minutes from Jackson Hole. We will have a relatively relaxed day one as we hike 4 miles up a pristine valley, set up camp and prepare for a peak climb tomorrow. Time permitting we may hike up to a pass for a view, go search for animals, or simply relax and enjoy sitting around a fire at camp near stunning Roosevelt meadows.
Day 2
Hiking Mileage: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1300 feaet
Day 3 starts with a big backcountry breakfast before we break camp and begin our day’s hike. Today we head onto a seldom-traveled trail and leave the few people that ever travel into the Wyoming Range behind. Climbing high onto Cliff Creek Pass we will hike through high mountain meadows with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the crumbling Gros Ventre’s, the towering granite spires and glaciers of the Wind Rivers, and even an occasional glimpse of the Tetons from a perspective very few people ever experience.
Day 3
Hiking Mileage: 4 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1700 feet
We will leave camp set up today, which gives us an opportunity to climb as far up Hoback peak as weather and fitness permits. After traversing a stunning alpine valley with mountain views in all directions, we’ll have the chance to enjoy lunch on a high ridge and look for animals or to go for the summit attempt if the group is up for it.
Day 4
Hiking Mileage: 4 miles
Elevation Loss: 500 feet
We venture on to trails that see little use today, passing Horse Haven Meadows, and have the chance to head up to several mountain passes and enjoy the views in the neighboring peaks of the Wyoming range including the Grayback Ridge and Clause Peak. We end our day in an amazing meadow above Cliff Creek Falls, a stunning double waterfall that totals over 200 feet in height.
Tonight is a celebratory dinner as it’s our last night in the wilderness. We’ll soak up the peace and quiet of the Wyoming Range, views of the brilliant star-filled sky, the sounds of Cliff Creek and the falls, and conversation with our trail companions before turning in for one last good night’s sleep.
Day 5
Hiking Mileage: 6 miles
Elevation Loss: 600 feet
Shuttle to Jackson Hole: 1.5 hours
After pack up one more time, our last day’s trek begins as we hike down beautiful Cliff Creek. Our hike is consumed by views of the creek as it twists down a valley laden with pristine forests and wildflowers. We will hike past towering cliffs (the namesakes of Cliff Creek), whose rock ranges from bright reds to tan, and we may see the occasional snow patch still clinging to the hillsides. We’ll eventually reach our ending trailhead and nostalgically say goodbye to these amazing mountains before shuttling back to Jackson Hole for much deserved showers and hotel rooms.
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What's Included
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Top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad and multi-day backpack
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High quality, synthetic sleeping bag (professionally laundered after every use)
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Use of trekking poles
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All meals are included from breakfast the first day through lunch on the last day
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Jackson Hole, WY; Victor, ID or Driggs, ID
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Bear safety equipment including bear spray cannisters and food-hanging gear
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Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
What's Not Included
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Clothes, raingear and footwear -
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
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Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Accommodations
Backcountry Sleeping
Tent Camping
Sleeping on backpacking trips is in premier 1-person, 2-person or 4-person backcountry tents. Solo travelers, and anyone else who requests it, are issued single tents. Top-of-the-line self-inflating sleeping pads and synthetic-fill sleeping bags (professionally laundered after every trip) are also provided.
Backcountry Cuisine
Fresh & Delicious
Meals from breakfast Day 1 through lunch the last day are fully included and prepared by your guide. We never use dehydrated backpacking meals, instead serving freshly prepared, delicious backcountry cuisine made with a variety of common and specialty ingredients that travel well in the wilderness.
Amazing Campsites
In the Action
Campsites vary by destination, trip and even by the individual day of a trip. However, you can expect to camp in beautiful areas that put you right in the action to make the most of your trekking adventure. We carefully design our itineraries with campsites in mind.
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
At 5:00 PM the evening before Day 1, your guide will conduct a virtual orientation meeting (via conference call) at 5:00 PM to review the packing list, communicate the first day’s logistics and answer any last minute questions you have. Your guide will give you the phone number for this call during the pre-trip contact, approximately 10 days before your trip start date.
Early on the morning of Day 1 your guide will pick you up from your accommodations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Driggs, Idaho; or Victor, Idaho.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.
Travel Details
This trip begins and ends in Jackson, WY, with pick-up also available in Driggs and Victor, ID.
You can fly into:
- Jackson Hole – some hotels and several transportation companies provide airport shuttles.
- Idaho Falls – small, more affordable airport; Salt Lake Express (208-656-8824) offers 2 daily shuttles between Idaho Falls and Jackson.
- Salt Lake City – Salt Lake Express (208-656-8824) and Alltrans (800-652-9510) offer daily shuttles (4.5 hours). Advance reservations required.
Pre and Post-trip On Request Lodging
We secure limited amounts of pre and post trip lodging in Jackson, Wyoming as an optional add-on for guests of this trip. This lodging is on request, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please reach out directly to our team to check availability.
Start/End Times
You can expect the first day’s pick-up time to be between 5 and 7 am, although the exact time will depend on current weather and road conditions. We will drop you off at your hotel on the final day no later than 7 PM.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis
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Sandy M
1 year agoSolitude was Awesome
This was a great trip! Extremely remote and solitude was awesome. We saw no other people the whole trip. It’s a hidden part of Wyoming that no one else experiences.
Jennifer H
2 years agoCan’t wait to book another trip with Wildland
Traci was a rockstar during this trip. We have forever deemed it “Wild and WET Wyoming “ due to rain we encountered. She always had a smile and was beyond positive in some less than desired weather. Loved her food and she was very accommodating to my vegetarian needs! She is a great guide and represents what Wildland is all about. Can’t wait to book another trip with Wildland and hope to have Traci again….
Brady T
2 years agoWe will do it again
James and Gabe were incredible! Patient, knowledgeable, & kind. Food was amazing and the trail did not disappoint. Amazing vistas and beautiful waterfalls! We will do it again.
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