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Tours in the Western US Hiking Tours

Booking one of these amazing Tours in the Western US Hiking Tours will open up an entirely new world full of adventure for you.

Hiking tours in the US West offer access to America’s most majestic natural landscapes, providing an unforgettable adventure travel experience. From the sun-drenched trails of the Grand Canyon to the rugged paths of Yosemite National Park, joining a trekking tour in the US West is an opportunity for a life-changing adventure. This region blends the raw beauty of nature with unique American culture, offering hikers an enriching experience.

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Open details for Backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Tour

Tours in the Western US

Easy

Backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Tour

For adventurers looking for a beginner-friendly but highly rewarding trekking tour, this journey through the Sierra Nevada is for you. Spend the first night in a lakeside resort at nature’s doorstep, then venture into the wilderness for the rest of the 4-day tour. Pack your backpack and follow your guide through trails replete with pine trees, streams, waterfalls, and alpine meadows until reaching your high-mountain lakeside campsite where you’ll stay for two nights. Hiking options are available on Day 3: relax by the lake, take a short walk, or choose to summit the nearby 3,200-metre Madera Peak. Treat yourself to a long-weekend getaway in the absolutely breathtaking Ansel Adams Wilderness in the Sierra Nevada.

Trekking
Guided
Aug
4 days from $1,195USDDetails
Open details for Winter in the American West Self-drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Tours in the Western US

Very Easy

Winter in the American West Self-drive Tour

The southwestern United States is a spectacular area of contrasting landscapes, from the rugged Pacific coast and glittering cities to the wild canyons of Utah’s Colour Country. The Winter in the American West Self-drive Tour is an unreal self-guided road trip through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the southwest, from the coast to the desert.

Self-Drive
Self-Guided
Jan-Apr, Dec
14 days from $1,550USDDetails
Open details for Alpine Lakes Backpacking Adventure

Yosemite

Easy

Alpine Lakes Backpacking Adventure

Escape society and travel deep into remote wonders tucked into Ansel Adams Wilderness on this guided Alpine Lakes Backpacking Adventure. Alongside a trusted guide, you’ll travel to pristine scenery, such as granite peaks, meadows cloaked in wildflowers, glittering lakes, and rivers cutting into Southern Yosemite’s tremendous landscape.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Aug
5 days from $1,725USDDetails
Open details for Half Dome Backpacking Tour

Yosemite

Moderate

Half Dome Backpacking Tour

One word describes this “bang for your buck” guided 4-day Half Dome Backpacking Tour in Yosemite National Park: epic. Traverse a montage of remarkable scenery before ascending the iconic Half Dome. Camp along the scenic Merced River, pass by the roaring Nevada Fall and meander a portion of the famous John Muir Trail.

Trekking
Guided
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
4 days from $1,750USDDetails
Open details for Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

Yosemite

Moderate

Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

Explore the spectacular scenery sprawling across Yosemite National Park, view some wild wonders from up close as you snake along the various paths—including the famous John Muir Trail—and marvel at the staggering landscape layered below from atop Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome. That’s right, the 5-day guided Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip takes you to two of the most remarkable peaks in Yosemite.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Oct
5 days from $2,055USDDetails
Open details for Pacific Northwest Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

West Coast & Vancouver Island

Very Easy

Pacific Northwest Self-Drive Tour

The Pacific Northwest is full of diverse and beautiful landscapes for you to discover on this self-drive adventure. This itinerary leads you to the mountains and coastline so you can hike and explore Seattle, Whistler, and Vancouver Island.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
15 days from $2,150USDDetails
Open details for Rocky Mountain Backpacking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Tours in the Western US

Hard

Rocky Mountain Backpacking Tour

Spend six days backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park with a group of like-minded outdoor adventurers on the Rocky Mountain Backpacking Tour. On this challenging adventure, you’ll explore the park’s hidden gems with a naturalist guide as you hike to stunning alpine lakes and craggy peaks. Gather around the fire and share ghost stories, then tuck down in your tents beneath the starry sky, making for an authentic American backpacking experience.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Aug
6 days from $2,200USDDetails
Open details for Ales and Trails Hiking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Easy

Ales and Trails Hiking Tour

The love of hiking and love of craft-beer make the perfect pair on this 5-day tour. Spend five glorious days exploring the Ansel Adams Wilderness with nights spent stargazing, accompanied by a specially brewed craft beer by Southgate Brewery.

Trekking
Guided
Jul
5 days from $2,495USDDetails
Open details for High Passes Backpacking Trip in Yosemite

Yosemite

Very Hard

High Passes Backpacking Trip in Yosemite

Escape to the wild and embark on the unforgettable guided High Passes Backpacking Trip in Yosemite National Park. This impressive route has you traversing 80 km and crossing 4 high elevation passes in 8 days. You’ll spend each night camping in the thick of the wild, alongside scenic lakes with elaborate mountain backdrops, such as Upper Merced Pass Lake and Lake 10K.

Walking
Guided
Jul-Aug
8 days from $2,495USDDetails
Open details for Best of the American West Hiking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Moderate

Best of the American West Hiking Tour

The American West is full of legendary national parks to explore. From towering waterfalls to bottomless canyons, lush forests to parched deserts, this is one of the most diverse regions in the world. On this 13-day guided hiking tour, you’ll get to experience the very best of America’s most spectacular adventures.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Oct
13 days from $2,675USDDetails
Open details for Hiking in the High Sierra Tour

Tours in the Western US

Easy

Hiking in the High Sierra Tour

This magnificent 5-day journey into the High Sierra will allow you to reconnect with nature. Your gear will be carried by pack animals—all you have to carry is a day-pack with your clothes, water, and camera—so you can enjoy the hike and admire the surrounding without the burden of bearing weight. Appreciate nature, unburdened.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Aug
5 days from $2,680USDDetails
Open details for Red Peak Pass Backpacking Tour

Yellowstone

Hard

Red Peak Pass Backpacking Tour

Lace up your hiking boots and traverse 83 kilometres of Yosemite National Park’s wildly scenic backyard on this 7-day guided Red Peak Pass Backpacking Tour. Spend 5 nights camping alongside lakes and rivers, such as the unbelievably stunning Ottoway Lakes and the truly magical, impressive Merced River.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Aug
7 days from $2,890USDDetails
Open details for Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Hard

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour

Explore the beautiful Colorado mountains on this 6-day guided hiking tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll love staying in the park with easy access to incredible hikes where you’ll explore new sights every day, passing below 54 named summits exceeding 14,000 feet.

Walking
Guided
Jul
6 days from $2,945USDDetails
Open details for John Muir Trail to Rae Lakes Tour

Tours in the Western US

Hard

John Muir Trail to Rae Lakes Tour

Immerse in the wild on this challenging but fulfilling 8-day guided Rae Lakes Loop Backpacking Tour through Kings Canyon National Park. Expect to walk by a spellbinding collage of supernatural views, such as the Rae Lakes Basin and 60 Lake Basin. But the real highlight will be when you traverse Glen Pass on the famous John Muir Trail.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
8 days from $2,995USDDetails
Open details for Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Tour

Yosemite

Hard

Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable, rugged trekking experience of a lifetime on this epic 8-day Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Tour. This 80-kilometre trek winds to a collage of remote natural wonders tucked into the corners of Yosemite National Park, including a challenging, but undeniably rewarding hike to the summit of Clouds Rest and an epic night of camping by Cathedral Lake.

Trekking
Guided
Jul-Sep
8 days from $2,995USDDetails
Open details for Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks

Tours in the Western US

Hard

Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks

Explore some of the most incredible geological formations in Utah on this 6-day guided hiking tour of the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. You’ll love the exciting trails and spectacular views of the sandstone canyons, gorges, and stone formations that fill these two amazing parks!

Walking
Guided
Apr
6 days from $3,175USDDetails
Open details for Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking

Tours in the Western US

Hard

Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking

Spend six amazing days exploring the volcanic region of Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking!

Walking
Guided
Jul
6 days from $3,275USDDetails
Open details for Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure

Tours in the Western US

Moderate

Mount Rainier Hiking Adventure

Soaring above the other mountains of the Cascade Range, Mount Rainier is an impressive sight and beautiful mountain to explore. This 6-day guided hiking tour explores many of the incredible hiking trails in Mount Rainier National Park, giving you the perfect opportunity to leave it all and hit some of the best trails in the Pacific Northwest.

Walking
Guided
Sep
6 days from $3,295USDDetails
Open details for Point Reyes Hiking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Moderate

Point Reyes Hiking Tour

Discover the beauty of Point Reyes National Seashore on this unforgettable 6 day guided hiking tour. You’ll explore the rugged northern California coastline on daily hikes while staying at one central hotel so that you never have to re-pack!

Walking
Guided
Jun
6 days from $3,395USDDetails
Open details for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour

Yellowstone

Moderate

Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour

Yellowstone is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in the United States, offering miles and miles of pristine natural beauty to explore. The hikes included on this guided adventure have been specially selected to be easy enough for the beginner hiker but to also include the must-see regions of the park!

Walking
Guided
Jun-Jul
5 days from $3,395USDDetails
Open details for Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Moderate

Joshua Tree Hiking Tour

This guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park spends six amazing days hiking some of the best trails in this fascinating desert park. Each day you’ll visit a different area, so you’ll see all the variety of landscapes and vegetation that the park has to offer.

Walking
Guided
Mar
6 days from $3,525USDDetails
Open details for Hiking the Grand Canyon and Zion

Tours in the Western US

Moderate

Hiking the Grand Canyon and Zion

This 6-day hiking tour is the perfect trip if you’ve always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon but don’t quite want to take on the arduous task of climbing to the bottom. Your expert guide will lead you on beautiful hikes along the canyon rim so you can experience spectacular views from many angles.

Walking
Guided
May
6 days from $3,775USDDetails
Open details for Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Yellowstone

Easy

Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier Self-Drive Tour

The National Parks originally explored by Lewis & Clark are the oldest and some of the most popular parks in the US. The enticing Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier Self-Drive Tour visits three parks in one epic adventure, where you can hike and explore to your heart’s content.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
15 days from $3,850USDDetails
Open details for Trans Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney Backpacking Tour

Tours in the Western US

Very Hard

Trans Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney Backpacking Tour

Embark on a striking trekking expedition through America’s Sequoia National Park on this legendary 10-day guided Trans Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney Backpacking Tour. Each day, you’ll wind to otherworldly views: traverse through the unique-looking foxtail Pine Forests, camp at the scenic Rock Creek lake, hike across the Great Western Divide via Colby Pass.

Trekking
Guided
Aug-Sep
10 days from $3,995USDDetails
Open details for California and Hawaii Multisport Self-Drive Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Tours in the Western US

Easy

California and Hawaii Multisport Self-Drive Tour

If you’ve ever struggled to decide between a winter ski holiday or a trip to the beach, this tour declares that you can have both! The California and Hawaii Multisport Self-Drive Tour is a 14-day self-guided tour that begins in the snowy playground of Lake Tahoe and ends on the sandy beaches of Hawaii.

Downhill Ski
Self-Guided
Jan-Apr, Dec
14 days from $4,425USDDetails
Open details for Yosemite Grand Traverse Tour with Horsepack Support

Yosemite

Moderate

Yosemite Grand Traverse Tour with Horsepack Support

Get ready for an epic 8-day adventure tour through the iconic and most-photographed regions of Yosemite National Park. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and to boot, you’ll have pack mules doing most of the heavy lifting for you, leaving you free to appreciate your surroundings without struggling under the weight of your pack.

Trekking
Guided
Aug
8 days from $4,495USDDetails
Open details for Mt. Whitney Summit Tour with Horseback Support

Tours in the Western US

Hard

Mt. Whitney Summit Tour with Horseback Support

This tour offers the unique opportunity to spend 7 days in the Californian wilderness and summit Mount Whitey, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. Don’t worry about pack weight either because you’ll have the support of pack mules along the way to do the heavy lifting. All you need is your daypack and motivation!

Walking
Guided
Aug
7 days from $5,380USDDetails
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Tours in the Western US General Travel Information

Where to Hike in the US West

Deciding where to hike in the US West involves choosing either a specific trail or a base for multiple excursions. Yosemite National Park is a favorite for its iconic Half Dome and El Capitan, while Zion National Park offers the unique Narrows hike. The Grand Canyon, with its awe-inspiring vistas, serves as a challenging yet rewarding trekking destination.

What Makes Hiking in the US West Special?

Hiking in the US West is special due to its diverse terrains, from desert landscapes to dense forests and towering mountain peaks. The region boasts famous trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail and the Bright Angel Trail, offering hikers of all levels a mix of challenges and breathtaking scenery, alongside encounters with distinctive American wildlife and plant life.

When to Go Hiking in the US West

The best time for hiking in the US West varies by location but generally falls from late spring to early fall. These months provide the most favorable weather conditions across various terrains, from desert to high mountain trails. While summer offers long daylight hours for hiking, it's also the peak season for many national parks, so planning for spring or fall can help avoid the crowds.

Top 5 Hiking Adventures in the West USA:

  1. John Muir Trail, California: Spanning approximately 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this trail offers hikers the chance to explore Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. It's known for its stunning mountainous landscapes and is a bucket-list adventure for serious hikers.
  2. The Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah: This unique hike involves wading and sometimes swimming through the Virgin River, with towering canyon walls on either side. It's a one-of-a-kind experience in one of Utah's most beautiful national parks.
  3. Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California: A challenging day hike culminating in the iconic ascent of Half Dome's cable route, this adventure offers unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley and requires a permit due to its popularity and difficulty.
  4. Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: Leading into the heart of the Grand Canyon, this trail offers stunning views and a challenging descent into one of the natural wonders of the world, making it a must-do for any hiker visiting the area.
  5. Teton Crest Trail, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: This multi-day trek offers breathtaking views of the Teton Range, with opportunities to see wildlife, alpine terrain, and glacial lakes. It's an unforgettable journey through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the United States.

Travel tips for US West Hiking Tours

What to pack when trekking in the US West?

Essential items include a durable backpack, water purification system, map and compass (or GPS), sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), appropriate layers for varying temperatures, rain gear, and sturdy hiking boots. Also, pack high-energy snacks and a first-aid kit.

Are luggage transfers available on treks in the US West?

Luggage transfers are generally not available for most backcountry treks. However, for some guided tours or lodge-to-lodge hikes, such services might be offered. Always check with your tour operator.

How long do I need to trek in the US West?

Trek duration varies widely, from day hikes to multi-week expeditions. Popular long-distance trails can take several weeks to complete, but many stunning trails can be experienced fully in one to three days.

Are there family-friendly treks in the US West?

Yes, there are many family-friendly treks, such as the Lower Emerald Pool Trail in Zion National Park or the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite. These offer manageable distances and minimal elevation gain for young hikers.

What are the accommodations when trekking in the US West?

Accommodations range from backcountry camping and established campgrounds to mountain huts and luxury lodges near or within national parks and forest lands. Booking in advance is recommended, especially in peak seasons.

Can I do a self-guided trek in the US West?

Yes, self-guided treks are possible and offer flexibility. It's important to research your route thoroughly, carry necessary navigation tools, and inform someone of your travel plans.

Can I do a guided trek in the US West?

Guided treks are widely available and provide an informative and secure way to explore, especially for those unfamiliar with the terrain or seeking to deepen their understanding of the area's natural history and ecology.

What is the best season for trekking in the US West?

The best season generally is late spring through early fall (May to October), depending on the specific location and altitude. Always check seasonal conditions and park accessibility.

How do I obtain permits for trekking in the US West?

Many popular trails and national parks require permits for overnight backpacking. Apply for permits through the specific park or forest service website well in advance of your trip.

What safety considerations should I keep in mind?

Be aware of potential hazards such as wildlife encounters, altitude sickness, and changing weather conditions. Always carry sufficient water, navigate carefully, and respect park rules and guidelines.

Are there restrictions on where I can camp while trekking?

Yes, many areas have designated campsites to minimize environmental impact, especially in national parks. Wilderness areas may allow dispersed camping but with specific regulations. Always follow Leave No Trace principles.

What wildlife precautions should I take?

Store food and scented items securely to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep a safe distance from animals, and know what to do in an encounter.

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