Lamar River or Black Canyon ?
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:59 am
I am planning a 4 days/3 nights backpacking trip to Yellowstone in mid-June. I have zeroed down to 2 areas depending on what could be open (snow-free) that time of the year and what is quintessential Yellowstone.
1. Lamar River: As per the BC rip planner on nps.gov this area becomes snow-free by early July. But if the snow is not too bad could this be doable in mid-June ?
Also we would have to steer clear of the BMA H and I which would be closed that time of the year.
2. Black Canyon: The campsites for this area are definitely snow-free in mid-June. My plan would be to start from Hell Roaring TH and then side-trip to buffalo plateau and then along the river to finish at Blacktail creek.
Please help me to decide.
Also my friend and I are looking for 2 more people. We would prefer a group of 4 to feel safe in grizzly country. Anybody would like to join ?
1. Lamar River: As per the BC rip planner on nps.gov this area becomes snow-free by early July. But if the snow is not too bad could this be doable in mid-June ?
Also we would have to steer clear of the BMA H and I which would be closed that time of the year.
2. Black Canyon: The campsites for this area are definitely snow-free in mid-June. My plan would be to start from Hell Roaring TH and then side-trip to buffalo plateau and then along the river to finish at Blacktail creek.
Please help me to decide.
Also my friend and I are looking for 2 more people. We would prefer a group of 4 to feel safe in grizzly country. Anybody would like to join ?