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Guided Alpine Lake Float and Hike - Northern Bitterroot Mountains
(23) Reviews
About
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!)
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sciency Nature Talks
Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
Backpacking-style lunch of Jerkey, Nuts and Dried Fruits, and other yummy foods! We can accomodate for most food restrictions too.
Local Plant and Animal Identification
Freshly Filtered Snowmelt! - Its better tasting than bottled water!
Trekking Pole Rentals
The unforgettable experience of floating on a calm alpine lake all to yourself!
Hilarious Guide Jokes
Please bring your own bottle! We will provide water if you need it! We will also filter fresh snowmelt into any bottles!
Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide
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!
Backpack Rentals
Huckleberry Picking - Mid July to Sept
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!
Meeting Points
Departure
Fred Burr Trailhead
Most of the drive here is on solid paved roads but the last 2 mi are on dirt forest road which can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully and slowly!
Please contact us for other trail options!!!!
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Anyone in general good health can complete one of these trips. Please inquire before booking!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a 8 mile, (4 mile each way, 1000 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 wa...
Guided Alpine Lake Float and Hike - Northern Bitterroot Mountains
(23) Reviews
About
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!)
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sciency Nature Talks
Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
Backpacking-style lunch of Jerkey, Nuts and Dried Fruits, and other yummy foods! We can accomodate for most food restrictions too.
Local Plant and Animal Identification
Freshly Filtered Snowmelt! - Its better tasting than bottled water!
Trekking Pole Rentals
The unforgettable experience of floating on a calm alpine lake all to yourself!
Hilarious Guide Jokes
Please bring your own bottle! We will provide water if you need it! We will also filter fresh snowmelt into any bottles!
Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide
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!
Backpack Rentals
Huckleberry Picking - Mid July to Sept
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!
Meeting Points
Departure
Fred Burr Trailhead
Most of the drive here is on solid paved roads but the last 2 mi are on dirt forest road which can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully and slowly!
Please contact us for other trail options!!!!
