Yellowstone and Gravelly Range Bike Trip
RIDING TYPE
Introductory
DURATION
5 Days
SEASON
July - August
Yellowstone & The Gravelly Range 5-Day Guided Gravel Tour
The Wild Heart of Montana: Yellowstone & The Gravelly Range
Get ready to trade your routine for wide-open skies! Western Spirit’s Yellowstone and the Gravelly Range Bike Trip is a 5-day, all-inclusive gravel cycling adventure through the heart of Montana’s breathtaking backcountry. More than just a ride, it’s a profound journey deep into the wild beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—a place where elk roam, rivers sparkle, and every turn brings unparalleled mountain views.
This intermediate-level Montana gravel cycling experience provides an unparalleled opportunity to cycle diverse terrain, from smooth gravel roads to packed dirt tracks. As with all Western Spirit tours, every detail is handled—from gourmet meals to comfortable camp setups—ensuring a truly supported Yellowstone cycling adventure where your only focus is the extraordinary landscape around you. This trip is E-Bike friendly, making the joy of Montana gravel riding accessible to a wider range of riders.
Iconic Wilderness Access & Fully Supported Gravel
This Montana Gravel Adventure is designed for Introductory to Intermediate riders, featuring:
- Iconic Park Access: Unique and respectful access to Yellowstone National Park and the vast Gravelly Range wilderness.
- E-Bike Ready: E-Bike Friendly status makes the joy of high-alpine gravel accessible to a wider range of riders (SCO).
- High-Alpine Challenge: Cycle diverse terrain from smooth gravel roads to packed dirt tracks at 5,000–9,000 feet altitude.
- Expert Support: Fully supported, all-inclusive expeditions with expert guides (naturalists, chefs, mechanics) for a stress-free experience.
-DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
Your adventure begins in Bozeman, MT. After meeting your guides and fellow adventurers, we’ll shuttle to the charming town of Ennis, Montana, gateway to the Gravelly Range.
We’ll spend Day 1 riding the spectacular gravel roads of the Gravelly Range, a perfect introduction to Montana gravel cycling.
Our first campsite will feature jaw-dropping mountain views
Today’s ascent brings us to the trip’s high point at Monument Ridge, where riding above the tree line provides breathtaking panoramic views across the Madison Range and into the vast Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Keep your eyes and cameras ready—this area is a wildlife wonderland!
Tonight’s camp lets you soak up the full wilderness vibe, far from the noise and close to nature.
After two days of satisfying climbs, get ready for the payoff—a thrilling downhill ride that winds from the ridgeline to the beautiful Madison River.
The route flows through forests and open meadows, each turn revealing a new view.
Tonight’s camp is along the Madison River, offering opportunities for world-class fly fishing (with a license) or simply relaxing by the river’s edge.
Today, we embark on a thrilling gravel ride into the legendary Yellowstone National Park.
We’ll shuttle into the park and begin cycling its unique internal gravel roads, experiencing the world’s first national park from a unique perspective.
You’ll encounter incredible geothermal features, vibrant hot springs, and abundant wildlife—bison, elk, and possibly even bears—as you pedal through this iconic landscape.
Today we’ll cycle to more famous geyser basins, colorful hot pools, and stunning waterfalls, soaking in the park’s unparalleled natural beauty.
After a final memorable ride and trailside lunch, we’ll shuttle back to Bozeman, concluding your epic Yellowstone bike trip.
-TRIP NOTES
The fine print
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety and other factors which may affect the logistics of the adventure.
Road Surface
Packed dirt and gravel roads, some sand and some loose rock, pavement.
Overall Rating
Introductory
Technical Difficulty
Easy
Physical Difficulty
Moderate.
Altitude
5,000 - 9,000 feet
Biking Mileage
10-20 miles per day
Hiking Mileage
10-20 miles per day
–Travel Logistics
Getting there.
Bozeman, MT, 8:00 AM MST at the Hampton Inn Bozeman, 75 Baxter Lane, 406-522-8000. Ending time: return to Hampton Inn 3:00-4:00 PM last day. Getting there: on I-90, 3 hrs east of Missoula, 2 hrs west of Billings; fly into Bozeman (BZN) or Billings (BIL).
Lodging Before Your Trip
Hampton Inn Bozeman (This is our recommendation and also where the trip starts and finishes. You can leave your car here while on the trip.)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Bozeman
Holiday Inn Bozeman
Comfort Inn of Bozeman
Voss Inn Bed & Breakfast
PACKING
What we provide
- Meals
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Camp mugs & dining ware
- 2 large cycling water bottles
- Camp chairs
- Solar showers
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Bike stand
- Lube
- First aid kit
Bring or rent
- Bike
- Helmet
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Cycling & camp clothing
- Rain gear
- Personal items
- Tipping cash (10-20%)
Bring or rent
Bringing or renting
- Bike (rentals come with flat pedals)
- Helmet (gratis w
- Rental bike)
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
Cycling clothing
- Cycling shoes
- 3-5 pair cycling shorts
- 3-5 cycling shirts
- Long sleeve cycling shirt
- Long sleeve cotton shirt or solar sleeves
- Cycling socks
- Windbreaker
- Tights or leg warmers
- 2 pair cycling gloves
- Rain jacket & rain pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Warm layer
- Sunglasses
Camp clothing
- Camp shorts/shirts
- Warm socks
- Long underwear
- 2 pair warm long pants
- Fleece/sweater
- Pile or down jacket
- Warm gloves and hat
- Brimmed hat
- Bathing suit
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals
- Rain gear
Personal
- Toiletries
- Medication
- Towel
- Biodegradable soap
- Wet-wipes
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Optional day bag
- Stuff sacks
- Cash for tipping (10-20% of trip price)
Optional
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Favorite beverages
- Books
- Maps
- Portable USB charger
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Need even more details? Send us a message or call and talk to one of our trip specialists at (435) 259-8732
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