Yellowstone Wheelchair Accessible Backpacking Trips

Jim Holstein |

Yellowstone National Park is one of our country’s treasures, and it features plenty of kid-wheelchair-accessible and kid-friendly trails that enable you to get up close and personal with several of the park’s most impressive natural features. Wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone offer an excellent opportunity for visitors to explore the park, safely and conveniently, while guided Yellowstone tours for kids are geared toward providing a meaningful experience for young minds.

Here’s what you can expect when you book these tours.

Wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone

If you or a loved one uses a wheelchair to get around, you can still visit Yellowstone safely and comfortably. You’ll have experienced guides at your disposal, each of whom have extensive knowledge of the park and its wildlife. Wheelchair-accessible backpacking tours are a great way to explore the wonders of the area, and guides go at your own pace to make sure you see everything you want to.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the most popular wheelchair-accessible trails in Yellowstone, including:

  • Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
  • Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful
  • Old Faithful Geyser Loop Trail
  • Midway Geyser Basin Trail
  • And more

Guided Yellowstone tours for kids

Want to give your kids an experience they’ll treasure for a lifetime? Book a private Yellowstone guided tour that connects kids with the outside world. These backpacking trips give you and your family a chance to get away from screens and discover the sights and sounds of nature. Guides travel at your child’s pace, allowing them to explore spots of particular interest to them.

There are several kid-friendly campsites throughout Yellowstone. One of the most popular trips is through the Gallatin District, a short, easy and quiet hike. Kids love backpacking—it’s a lot easier to do than you might think.

For kids ages seven and up, book a Yellowstone Lake Family Trek. The experience begins with a boat ride across Yellowstone Lake. After disembarking, you and your kids can explore the lake shore and campsite, followed by a day hike on the trail. In the evening, Yellowstone crew will join you at the campsite to share stories around the campfire.

Bring the right gear

Whether you’re taking a wheelchair-accessible tour or a tour for kids at Yellowstone, bring lightweight gear, and prepare for any weather at any time. Pack synthetic, nylon or wool clothing—cotton or down aren’t recommended. Avoid bringing extra gadgets, and wear comfortable shoes or books that are broken in before your journey.

The following day, you’ll journey 2.5 miles on an easy hike to the next campsite along the lake. You’ll have opportunities to explore the forest along the way. Once you arrive at camp, you’ll settle in for another night under the stars before hiking back the next morning.

Ready to book wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone? Or are you looking to give your children the adventure of a lifetime with guided Yellowstone tours for kids? Contact Yellowstone Tour Guides today, and reserve your spot before the summer season.