Guided Hike to Hellroaring Creek & Suspension Bridge

Guided Hike to Hellroaring Creek & Suspension Bridge

Overview
This moderately strenuous hike offers a perfect mix of adventure, solitude, and scenery in Yellowstone’s Northern Range. The Hellroaring Creek Trail begins with a steady descent through lodgepole pine forests and open sagebrush meadows, dropping approximately 600 feet in the first mile before arriving at a Yellowstone surprise: a 220-foot-long steel suspension bridge stretched over the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

As you step onto the bridge, you’ll feel a gentle sway beneath your feet—a safe and thrilling way to take in the canyon’s dramatic cliffs and rushing water far below. It’s a cinematic moment few visitors ever experience.

After crossing, we’ll continue another mile through what we affectionately call the “Enchanted Forest”, a peaceful section of trail flanked by wildflowers, twisted trees, and the soothing sound of water nearby. At Hellroaring Creek, we’ll take a well-earned break to soak our feet, enjoy lunch, and watch for osprey scanning the water for trout.

Then it’s a slow, steady hike back uphill to the trailhead, with plenty of conversation and stories to help the climb go down easily.

Hike Summary

• Difficulty: Moderately strenuous

• Distance: 4 miles (7 km) round trip

• Elevation Gain: ~600 feet (ascent and descent)

• Duration: ~3–4 hours including lunch break

• Group Size: 1–8 guests

• Trail Type: Out-and-back with a steep descent and return climb

Pick-Up & Logistics
Pick-up time and location will be arranged directly with you based on where you’re staying. Comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, and a willingness to cross a gently swaying bridge are all you need for this adventure.

This hike is ideal for guests who want something off the beaten path. It offers epic scenery, birdwatching opportunities, and a bit of adrenaline.