Itinerary
- Day 1
Jackson Hole to Cliff Creek
You'll take a 1.5-hour shuttle from Jackson Hole to a remote trailhead in the Wyoming Range, then hike 7 miles up a pristine valley to Cliff Creek camp while gaining 600 feet. Once you've set up camp, there's time to wander around and check things out. You could hike toward the second waterfall for views, look for wildlife, or just relax by the fire near Cliff Creek Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Cliff Creek camp (7 miles, 600 feet elevation gain)
- Optional hike to second waterfall
- Wildlife viewing
- Camp setup and orientation
Landmarks Cliff Creek Falls Wyoming Range - Day 2
Cliff Creek Pass
After breakfast in the backcountry, you'll break camp and head onto less-traveled trails with the pack llamas. The hike covers 5 miles with 950 feet elevation gain as you reach Cliff Creek Pass. You'll walk through high mountain meadows where you can see the Gros Ventre range, the Wind Rivers with their granite spires and glaciers, and occasional glimpses of the Tetons from a perspective most people never get to experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Big backcountry breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Cliff Creek Pass (5 miles, 950 feet elevation gain)
- High mountain meadow exploration and scenic viewing
Landmarks Cliff Creek Pass Gros Ventre Range Wind Rivers Teton Range - Day 3
Horse Haven Meadows to Cliff Creek Falls
You'll walk through little-used trails in Horse Haven Meadows with chances to climb several mountain passes. You can see Wyoming Range peaks like Grayback Ridge and Clause Peak along the way. After hiking 4 miles with 500 feet elevation gain and 750 feet of descent, you'll end the day in a meadow above Cliff Creek Falls, which is a double waterfall dropping over 200 feet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Horse Haven Meadows (4 miles, 500 feet elevation gain, 750 feet elevation loss)
- Optional mountain pass hikes and scenic viewing
Landmarks Horse Haven Meadows Cliff Creek Falls Grayback Ridge Clause Peak - Day 4
Hoback Peak
Today you'll leave the llamas at camp for a challenging day hike up Hoback Peak, depending on weather and fitness level. The route goes 10 miles with 2,450 feet elevation gain and 2,450 feet descent. You'll pass through Bare Hole, actually a high alpine valley with 360-degree mountain views. Grab lunch on a ridge, watch for wildlife, and potentially try for the summit if the group is interested. Tonight is a celebratory final dinner in the wilderness where you can take in the starry sky and sounds of Cliff Creek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on a high ridge), Dinner (Celebratory dinner, last night in the wilderness)
Included Activities
- Guided summit attempt on Hoback Peak (10 miles, 2,450 feet elevation gain and loss)
- Alpine valley exploration and scenic viewing
- Celebratory farewell dinner at camp
Optional Activities
- Summit attempt if fitness and weather permit
- Wildlife viewing and observation
Landmarks Hoback Peak Bare Hole - Day 5
Cliff Creek to Jackson Hole
For your last day, guides pack the llamas one final time and you hike 7 miles down Cliff Creek, losing 600 feet of elevation through forests and wildflowers. You'll pass towering cliffs with colorful rock in reds and tans, and might spot lingering snow patches on the hillsides. After reaching the trailhead, the 1.5-hour shuttle takes you back to Jackson Hole for showers and hotel rooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided final descent hike along Cliff Creek (7 miles, 600 feet elevation loss)
- Forest and wildflower viewing
Landmarks Cliff Creek
