Custom Guided Day Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains
Overview
Explore the REAL backcountry of Bitterroot Mountains in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness! Plan an unforgettable hike with a professional guide before you go, then set off on your adventure with your guide!
We provide top notch gear! All essential hiking rental gear included in pricing including backpacks, trekking poles, bear spray, ect.
Along the way, you will learn about the ecology of the Bitterroot, identifying plants animals as you go. Join a hike in July and August for Huckleberry picking! You'll also learn about the local geology and identify a few rocks and minerals too.
Delicious snack options like trail mix, beef jerky (vegan available too!), fig bars, fruit leather, and chocolate cookies included!
Your guide will also carry a water filter, first aid, Garmin GPS communicator, and other basic necessities like toiletries for an outing in the backcountry. They are wilderness first responder certified, leave no trace certified, and food handler certified.
What's Included
- Snacks / Light Lunch - Backpacking Style Food
- Bear Spray
- Other Essential Hiking Must-Haves
- Backpack - Hyperlight Mountain Gear
- First Aid - Adventure Medicine with added supplies
- Trekking Poles - Black Diamond
- Backpacking Stove for Fresh Tea or Coffee
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat (t-storms daily around 3 pm!)
- Please ask about transportation!
- Warm Layers for chilly mountaintops!
- Sun Protection (Hat, UV protecting clothing)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bitterroot National Forest
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to hike 6 - 8 mi, up 2000 ft. No mountain climbing involved.
- Must be able to climb over downed trees at waist height and step across creeks on stones that may not be stable.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-290560P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks / Light Lunch - Backpacking Style Food.
- Bear Spray.
- Other Essential Hiking Must-Haves.
- Backpack - Hyperlight Mountain Gear.
- First Aid - Adventure Medicine with added supplies.
- Trekking Poles - Black Diamond.
- Backpacking Stove for Fresh Tea or Coffee.
- Bottled water.
- Sunscreen.
- Raincoat (t-storms daily around 3 pm!).
- Please ask about transportation!.
- Warm Layers for chilly mountaintops!.
- Sun Protection (Hat, UV protecting clothing).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Custom Guided Day Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Custom Guided Day Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks / Light Lunch - Backpacking Style Food
- Bear Spray
- Other Essential Hiking Must-Haves
- Backpack - Hyperlight Mountain Gear
- First Aid - Adventure Medicine with added supplies
- Trekking Poles - Black Diamond
- Backpacking Stove for Fresh Tea or Coffee
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat (t-storms daily around 3 pm!)
- Please ask about transportation!
- Warm Layers for chilly mountaintops!
- Sun Protection (Hat, UV protecting clothing)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to hike 6 - 8 mi, up 2000 ft. No mountain climbing involved.
- Must be able to climb over downed trees at waist height and step across creeks on stones that may not be stable.
