Cycling Grand Teton And Yellowstone (trip)

Cycling Grand Teton And Yellowstone

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • Active & Adventure
wyoming, United States

from $1,490* per person6 DaysMay-September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Escape Adventures 12 people max

For a wilderness experience unlike any other, come with us out West to Wyoming's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! Leaving from Montpelier, Idaho, we take off on a wild west journey through Star Valley and Jackson, Wyoming. Our ride takes us through the Bridger-Teton National Forest and across a wide open bull moose and bison range. With no foothills, the Grand Teton Mountains rise sharply from our route along the valley floor. Overhead, the bald eagle soars in mighty circles, and in the distance, elk whistles pierce the silence. At night, we may hear the lonesome howl of the wolf.

In Yellowstone National Park, riding in the great outdoors affords us the opportunity to feel a part of the grand scene. Along the way, we experience natural landmarks such as Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where a magnificent waterfall plunges over a 500-foot striated cliff into the misty valley below!

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Itinerary

Day 1 | Montpelier to Afton
After our pick-up in Idaho Falls, we shuttle 145 miles to the Oregon Nature
Center in Montpelier for lunch and introductions before starting our ride.
As our ride begins, we cross Geneva and Salt River passes then continue into
beautiful Star Valley. Star Valley boasts an abundance of wildlife, outdoor
access, and spectacular scenery. Intermittent Spring, near Afton, is the
largest of cold water geyser in the world! In truth there isn’t steep
competition for the honor- only three of these rare geysers have been
discovered in the entire world.
Total Mileage | 50 miles Camp | Afton Inn | Hi Country Inn
Total Ascent | 3297 ft Total Descent | 3114ft

Day 2 | Afton to Jackson, Snake River
Today we will continue through scenic Star Valley to reach the mouth of the
Snake River. The Snake River is the defining geographical feature of Idaho.
Rising in the Rocky Mountains, it flows into Idaho from Wyoming in a
northwest direction.
Our ride will then take a dramatic rise in elevation as we head up the Snake
River Gorge and into the mountains to Jackson.
Total Mileage | 40-75 miles Camp | Jackson Inn | Jackson Hole Lodge
Total Ascent | 1886 ft Total Descent | 1969 ft

Day 3 |Grand Teton, Jackson to Moran Junction
As we cycle out of Jackson, the majesty of the Tetons unfolds before us.
Today’s ride is within the Grand Teton National Park. Our day finishes on the
east border of the Park in the small community of Moran Junction which
serves as a gateway to Teton National Park.
Total Mileage | 37 miles Inn | Hatchett Inn Camp | Hatchett CG
Total Ascent | 823 ft Total Descent | 315 ft

Day 4 | Grand Teton to Yellowstone
From Moran Junction, we cycle 15 miles into Teton National Park north to
Colter Bay Village along the shores of Jackson Lake. From here we shuttle
into Yellowstone National Park 45 minutes to West Thumb Junction where we
begin our ride. From here, we will cross the continental divide twice as well
as stop to visit the famous Old Faithful geyser.
Enroute to Madison Junction an optional out and back to the West
Yellowstone rewards us to phenomenal scenery. Wildlife, including bear,
moose, and eagles, are commonly spotted along this route.
Total Mileage | 48-76 miles Inn |Yellowstone
Camp | Madison Junction, Yellowstone NP

Day 5 | Madison Junction to West Thumb
Today is another all day ride through the heart of Yellowstone National Park.
We ride past the likes of Artists Paintpots, Steamboat Geyser, and Ice Lake
enroute to Yellowstone River.
We stop to gaze out at Upper and Lowers Falls from canyon overlook, before
moving on along the Yellowstone River. We'll stop for lunch at scenic
Yellowstone Lake. We'll spend the afternoon riding along the lakeside,
before shuttling to our accommodations for the night. Camping guests will
shuttle back through a portion of Teton National Park to our remote and
serene campsite in Gros Ventre near Loer Slide Lake and the Gros Ventre
River.
Total Mileage | 60 miles Inn |Yellowstone
Camp | Gross Ventre

Day 6 | Teton Pass to Victor
On our last day of cycling, starting from the small community of Wilson, we
climb up and over Teton Pass enroute to Victor. This 25 mile ride is one of
the local favorites with views of the Tetons the entire route. After a late
lunch we shuttle back to Idaho Falls, an approximately 1 hour trip.
Total Mileage | 42 miles
Total Ascent | 3501 ft Total Descent | 3527 ft



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