Yellowstone Hike: Wildlife in Lamar Valley

Embark on a thrilling Lamar Valley hike in Yellowstone, guided by experts. Spot bison, elk, and wolves. Enjoy nature, snacks, and free HD photos.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lamar Valley - Discover one of Yellowstone’s most untamed and picturesque areas on this guided hike through the breathtaking Lamar Valley, often referred to as “America’s Serengeti.” Renowned for its expansive landscapes and rich wildlife, Lamar Valley hosts bison, elk, pronghorn, and occasionally wolves or bears. An experienced guide will…
What's Included
  • Hiking poles, spotting scope, backpacks, binoculars, and bear spray
  • Lunch
  • Dry bags and or dry phone cases.
  • Free scenic photos. Great for family couple photos, and social media photos
What's Not Included
  • Hiking shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet
  • Change of clothes and shoes for the ride home. It’s just great to have just in case.
  • Rain jackets, personal water bottle any medical supplies needed when in the outdoors
  • Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
Additional Information

Discover the marvels of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley on a six-mile trek guided by seasoned naturalists. Often referred to as “America’s Serengeti,” this breathtaking region is rich with wildlife, including bison, elk, and the rare wolf. This is far from an ordinary park tour; participants will hike through picturesque meadows and sagebrush flats,…

Location
VR9M+QF Fossil Forest
Your guide will meet you at the Lamar River/Soda Butte Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park. -Please know there are two trailheads.- The trailhead we meet at is the one with the footbridge and NOT the nearby stock trailhead where there are restrooms Parking is on the South side of the road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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T8943nbtimothyb
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing life experience - Unforgettable experience, saw so many animals I've never seen before. The pictures can't do it justice!! Highly recommend and our guide was so knowledgeable! Can't wait to go again next time I come back to Yellowstone.
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Guide32739066985
Jul 7, 2025
Spectacular views! Lots of wildlife! - Wildlife Hotspot! Bison! Wolf’s! Elk! Couldn’t ask for a better trip! Our Guide Annie was very nice and helpful! Lamar Valley is Must see!
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Zinmar27
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent Experience! - Excellent experience! Beautiful 6-mile hike through Lamar Valley allowed for us to see and experience flora and fauna up-close. Our Guide, Annie was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and provided us with so much information about Yellowstone, and all of the animals, birds, and flowers that live in the area. HIGHLY recommend Schurr Adventures Yellowstone and Annie!!
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Abhinav
May 29, 2025
An Unforgettable Wildlife Hike in Lamar River Valley! - We had a truly wonderful day hiking through the Lamar River Valley. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the experience was made even better by our fantastic guide, Annie. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the local wildlife and shared so much interesting information along the way. We were lucky enough to spot a variety of wildlife (all from a safe distance), which made the experience even more special. After the hike, we had a small picnic which was fun. A big shoutout to the entire team at Shurr Adventures! They were super responsive and helpful whenever we had questions before the trip. Their professionalism and friendliness made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this hike if you’re visiting the area.
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From $160
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).