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Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking

Alpine Packrafting

GUIDED HIKE TO KAYAK MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE

Bitterroot Backpacking

Why just hike, when you can float too!

Experience the Bitterroot backcountry like never before on this guided hike to kayak, packrafting float tour.

Taking the trail less traveled, you’ll go for a gorgeous hike along a glacial canyon, where you’ll see and learn about local flora & fauna, like Bear Grass & Pika. An alpine lake awaits at your destination, where you’ll enjoy lunch, then inflate your packrafts and hit the waters of Camas lake for a relaxing float. You can even set aside time to fish if you like, or take a dip & enjoy swimming in the cool, refreshing lake waters! After taking plenty of time to relax, swim, fish, float, and explore the area surrounding the lake, you’ll pack up and head back down to the trailhead.

For all packrafting excursions guests will drive themselves just a short 20 minute drive in their own vehicle, from Triple Creek Ranch to meet their guide at the Coyote Coulee Trailhead, then caravan to the Camas Creek Trailhead. Before you leave for your journey we will be happy to supply bottled water, picnic lunches, sunscreen, insect repellant, and anything else you may need to enjoy your epic adventure. Your guide will carry two raft setups, a first aid kit, gps communicator, water filtration system, bear spray, snacks, coffee & tea. Additional raft setups and backpacks can be provided as needed. At Camas Creek Trailhead, you’ll pack ultralight day packs with rafts, life jackets, raft paddles, and other hiking gear along with your personal items (less than 10 lb.). You’ll then review hiking safety precautions with your guide, who will also remind the group to ‘Leave No Trace’ during the journey! Guests are also welcomed and encouraged to bring fishing gear with them, and are allowed to fish with valid Montana Conservation and Base Fishing Licenses. *Guide(s) will not participate in guided fishing activities.

Looking for a challenge?

The hike to the Camas lake is 3 miles each way, out-and-back, and climbs 1,100 ft. in elevation, to a total elevation of 6,600 ft. Groups who find the first half of this hike to be easy can opt for ‘bonus hiking’ where you will venture off-trail to higher lakes. Hiking to these higher lakes can be exciting forays into the wilderness, for groups with a high fitness level, and previous hiking experience. These extended hikes add 2 miles and 500 ft of elevation gain from the original Camas lake destination.


Tours are $180 per guest with private excursions available for an additional fee, and can accommodate groups up to 10 participants. Cancellation 72 hours prior to scheduled start time is fully refundable.

Available May through September as weather permits.


Looking for Kayaking adventures? Don’t miss our Scenic Flat Kayaking & Whitewater Kayaking adventures!

Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking
Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking
Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking
Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking
Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking
Alpine Packrafting Hike to Kayak with Bitterroot Backpacking