Seven Mile Hole Private Hike
Yellowstone National Park
5.0 (8 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Challenging & Invigorating Hike
- Waterfall & BIG Views
- Spectacular Canyon & River Scenery
- Unique Geothermal Features
- Long Fulfilling Adventure
- Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
- Mind Blowing Geologic History
Description
Looking for a more adventurous day hike? Let us lead you to the bottom of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone on this dynamic full-day hike. Seven Mile Hole is the only established trail that takes you below the rim of this colorful canyon. In the first few miles, we’ll enjoy classic Lodgepole pine forests, a splash of meadows, and a view of Silver Cord Cascade. Eventually, we’ll leave the wide flat trail behind us and begin an intensely steep down climb. The forest will open up to an other-worldly geyser basin before we drop even further to reach the river’s edge. Down here, the canyon walls are painted an array of vibrant colors that rival those seen at Artist Point. Unlike visiting those walk-up canyon viewpoints, you’ll have few to zero other hikers around while you relish this magical place.
This is our most serious Yellowstone day hike. We descend over 1,000 feet in less than 3 miles and wrap up with 10 total miles for the day. Be ready to challenge yourself on an exciting hike and reap the rewards of this remote destination!
Please note: this hike is operated by Wildland Llamas, a separate company from Wildland Trekking, but with shared management and guide teams. Wildland Llamas is a licensed stock outfitter and guide company in Yellowstone National Park.
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: May 15-Sept
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This day hike is long and strenuous. The last two miles descending to the river and can be slippery with loose gravel and rock. Expect a great, challenging adventure on this one!
Hiking Distances:
10 mi
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
2000 ft
Heights Exposure:
Light
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 10-15 pound backpack for 8-10 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on moderately rugged terrain
SOLITUDE LEVEL 4
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-7 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
Tour dates reflect general availability. You will select your desired hike during the registration process. The season for this hike is May 15-September.
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- 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.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Yellowstone
What's Not Included (Required)
- Transportation to the trailhead
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What To Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
Outside of the Canyon Village Visitor Center. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous.
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:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in Yellowstone
Being a Northern mountain environment, Yellowstone is prone to sudden temperature and weather shifts. This is an exciting aspect of being in Yellowstone. On the Spring/Fall Trekking Adventure in June, snow is a slight possibility, and the rest of the summer you’re likely to get rained on at least once during your trip. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). See below for average summer temperatures in Yellowstone:
Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
| Month | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| June | 70° | 42° |
| July | 80° | 47° |
| August | 78° | 45° |
| September | 68° | 37° |
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Matt Q
Already looking forward to our next trip!
This was my family’s second excursion with Wildland and we will absolutely do it again. Jared was excellent - very knowledgeable and funny! He made our group feel safe during our entire hike while also ensuring we had a great time. Already looking forward to our next trip!
Michelle Z
Wonderful Experience
We hiked with Drew in Yellowstone. He was an excellent guide! He’s very knowledgeable and patient. We had a wonderful experience.
Kim B
Amazing
The hike was amazing. Adriana was awesome, she was very knowledge of Yellowstone, provided fun little facts and very personable. I don't know that we would have hiked the entire trail is she hadn't have been as encouraging as she was. Will definitely look at Wildland Trekking for our next hike!
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