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Hike to Chimney Rock with an Enthusiastic Tour Guide

Hike to Chimney Rock with an Enthusiastic Tour Guide

Overview

A 4-wheel drive vehicle is REQUIRED to access this hike!

Our enthusiastic tour guides are members of Erik’s Ranch, which provides young adults on the autism spectrum with first-of-its-kind living, working, and social environments. They will lead you on this trek to Chimney Rock and back. Along the way, your ears will be treated to birdsong and your eyes will be treated to panoramic mountain views. Our members enjoy pointing out the best scenery to capture with a camera, should you bring one along.

So, come meet us and see for yourself why iconic movies such as “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer” were filmed in Paradise Valley. Many thanks for supporting our mission of providing limitless opportunities for young adults with autism!

Please be aware that this is a hike, not a walk, and the difficulty level is moderate. Guests must be a minimum age of 6.

City: Bozeman

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Enthusiastic Tour Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Paradise Valley

Attention photographers, nature lovers, and explorers! Looking for a beautiful guided hike on private land where you can enjoy the beauty, peace and quiet of Big Sky country with minimal distractions and maximum views? Then you are in luck. Our enthusiastic tour guides are members of Erik’s Ranch, which provides young adults on the autism spectrum with first-of-its-kind living, working, and social environments. They will lead you on this gorgeous trek to Chimney Rock and back. What is Chimney Rock? A distinctive giant piece of rock on a hill visible from the ranch peeking out of the landscape, Chimney Rock is almost calling for visitors. Along the way, your ears will be treated to birdsong and trickling water in a Along the way, your ears will be treated to birdsong with the possibility of deer or elk sightings, too. This is their yard, after all. Our members enjoy pointing out the best scenery to capture with a camera, including a few beautiful panoramas of mountain ranges worthy of space in your travel scrapbook, so be sure to have your phone ready. You’ll also hike through some beautiful forested acres, and work on your quads as you hike at a slight incline the way there. It is the perfect mix of peaceful walk and exercise you have been craving from the couch. So, come meet us and see for yourself why iconic movies such as “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer” were filmed in Paradise Valley. Many thanks for supporting our mission of providing limitless opportunities for young adults with autism!

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (3)

nathan v

Sep 2022

I liked this experience a lot, I was more than somewhat satisfied, but also offer some ideas for improving it for the guests. We saw some beautiful country and had a very pleasant hike of about 5 miles total. Our two guides were friendly and engaging. We appreciated their flexibility and willingness to take us to the ridgetop. We really enjoyed hearing about the mission of Erik's Ranch and the history of the land ownership and land uses in the area on our hike. I read another review that said I needed to bring a truck for the upper road sections before the hike so I was prepared. This really should be noted in the advertising and description sent to people. I think a high clearance vehicle will work in most instances, not necessarily a 4WD. Also, for expectations it would be good to tell people it is a hike to a nice viewpoint, rather than to the base or top of Chimney Rock itself. Not a big deal. I hope more people are able to take this hike with the great staff and maybe we will be back to try Antelope Butte someday. Thank you for a very nice afternoon in the Paradise Valley.

Tom H

Jul 2022

Well, it says no where in the description that once you arrive at Erik's Lodge you will have to drive to another destination. It also fails to say you will need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to make this trip. I booked this trip because none of this information was listed. Once we arrived we were told our car would not be able to make the trip up to the place where the hike starts. So, we were not able to make the hike. Very, key and important thing to leave out of the description don't you think? Really disappointing because we were looking forward to the hike. Did talk to some nice people at the ranch though. Still waiting on my refund.

Krystle_C

Oct 2021

The whole experience was great. The views were amazing! Best part was making it to the top of the hill.