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Alpine Lake Float and Guided Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains
The Bitterroot National Forest is an incredibly beautiful and rugged place with amazing mountains and deep glacial canyons.
- Bitterroot Mountains
From
$170
Duration
6h 30m
Tour Type
Hikes
Tour Overview
The Bitterroot National Forest is an incredibly beautiful and rugged place with amazing mountains and deep glacial canyons. The trails are not always well maintained, and often times seasonal creeks will deter folks who aren’t used to water crossings. You’ll be glad you brought a guide along! The hike and packraft float is an experience unique to Bitterroot Backpacking. You will not find any other guide or company providing this service! (And if you do, they probably found the idea here!)
Activity Level:
Moderate/Challenging
Included:
- Backpacking-style lunch of Jerkey, Nuts and Dried Fruits, and other yummy foods! We can accomodate for most food restrictions too.
- Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
- Backpack Rentals
- Trekking Pole Rentals
- Guide carries GPS Communicator, First Aid Kit
- Other snacks included like fruit leather, various granola and protein bars, and chocolate! Ask about smoked mussels if you’re a seafood fan!
- Please bring your own bottle! We will provide water if you need it! We will also filter fresh snowmelt into any bottles!
- Freshly Filtered Snowmelt! – Its better tasting than bottled water!
- Local Plant and Animal Identification
- Sciency Nature Talks
- Hilarious Guide Jokes
- Huckleberry Picking – Mid July to Sept
- The unforgettable experience of floating on a calm alpine lake all to yourself!
- Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide
Not Included:
- Clothing / Hiking Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Hiking Shoes (closed toe shoes is a must!)
- Raincoat (always bring just in case of emergency)
- Fly Rod (rent one from a local outfitter or bring your own!)
- Bathing Suit – Recommended for July – Aug
- Transportation – Transportation services are available! Please contact us to help you get a ride!
- Warm Clothing if forecast is chilly – we have backups if you need!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - April 1st
We are expanding in 2025! Please inquire if you see a date already booked and would like to book your own tour for that day! Embark on a 6 mile, (3 mile each way, 1200 ft of elevation gain) guided day hike up a glacially scoured canyon of the Bitterroot National Forest to a high elevation backcountry lake. At the lake, you’ll paddle around in inflatable packrafts as you take in the incredible scenery. While you paddle, your guide will prepare a backpacker-style lunch of Pad Thai, Pasta Primavera, or Beef Stroganoff. Once you return to land, you’ll learn a bit about learn about cooking in the backcountry without leaving a trace. Then, you’ll pack up and head back to the trailhead the same way you hiked up. Packrafts, backpacks, trekking poles, bear spray, and safety equipment rentals are included in the price. One packraft setup (packraft, paddle, life vest) for each adult or youth ticket. Your guide carries two packraft setups and the rest are carried by other adults. Shar Trail Mix, Beef and Vegan Jerky, and Lara Bars are given to you in your snack bag! Your guide will also carry a water filter, so you can sip on some crisp, cool mountain creek water during your breaks!
Departure And Returns
Start And End
Start:
- WinCo Foods, 2510 S Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59801, USAWe do not need to meet in Missoula. The meeting point is listed here so that this activity shows up as a “thing to do” in Missoula. The trailhead is approx 60 – 80 min from Missoula. The dirt forest roads can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully! Please contact us for other trail options!!!!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Included/Excluded
- Guiding Services
- Ultralight Gear Rental
- 1 or more breakfasts
- 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
- 2 at establishments in Terlingua.
- Trip Planning Services:
- Photography
- Transportation - please contact us to inquire how to get there!
- Accommodations - You will need to book your own stay for each night. Terlingua has plenty of options and is the recommended place to stay, just outside of the park
Tour Amenities
- Accept Credit Cards
- Car Parking
- Outdoor Seating
- Reservations
Location
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 290560P4
+1 855 275 5071- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Anyone in general good health can complete one of these trips. Please inquire before booking!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Help
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 290560P4
