Hiking

Join one of our experienced guides for a hiking tour on the 1,200-acre Sage Lodge property. Learn more about the history of the area and its amazing variety of wildlife and birds as you take in all the breathtaking views of Paradise Valley.

Join us for an interpretive hike on the picturesque Sage property in Paradise Valley. Discover the area’s distinctive flora, fauna, and geology while learning from our Montana Master Naturalist guides. They will share fascinating insights into the natural wonders that make Paradise Valley truly exceptional. During the hike, you can observe and identify various birds, wildlife, and local plant life and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Discover paradise out your back door. Explore the private 1,200 acres of paradise that Sage Lodge calls home. Explore the trails on your own with the opportunity to catch a glimpse of local wildlife and birds, and to take in the breathtaking view of Paradise Valley.

*Reach out to our team for bear spray and insider tips on where you might see some wildlife.

Leave the roads behind to explore the serenity of Yellowstone’s scenic backcountry wilderness accompanied by an experienced guide on a hike selected to fit your interests and experience. Your choices may include summiting a peak, venturing to a secluded waterfall, walking through a tranquil forest, experiencing Yellowstone’s unique geologic features, and more. Experience will be tailored to your activity group’s activity level. Please request our hike brochure.

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Children are welcome on this tour, but strollers are not permitted on most trails. We recommend bringing a child carrier hiking backpack for younger children. Please be prepared to be outside the vehicle for varying lengths of time while wildlife watching, including some walking on trails. Layers of clothing and sun, wind, and rain protection are recommended to stay comfortable throughout the day.

Sage Lodge is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.

Explore the fascinating and dynamic geological history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem by going on a hike at the Sage Lode trails. Join Johan Erikson, a passionate Ph.D. geologist, who loves to help people understand the connections between their observations and the natural processes that have shaped the landscape.

ABOUT JOHAN ERIKSON, PH.D

Johan Erikson, Ph.D., is a geologist and the owner of Yellowstone GeoTours LLC. He has extensive research and teaching experience and is a college professor. Johan is passionate about helping people understand the connections between their observations and the processes that shape the landscape. His favorite part of being a geologist is leading field trips. He has led trips to various locations, including Iceland, Canada, the Caribbean, South America, and numerous places in the US and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.