TORREY HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Quiet Trails of Jackson: A Naturalist-Guided Walk on Private Ranchlands in Torrey
A 4-hour guided hike led by expert naturalists across miles of private trails on the largest ranch in Jackson, with options to extend to a full-day picnic along the Snake River.
Quiet Trails of Jackson: A Naturalist-Guided Walk on Private Ranchlands in Torrey.
Hit the trail with guided naturalists who ferry you from your hotel onto the largest private ranch in Jackson and lead you along miles of private trails, identifying local flora and fauna as you go. With access to thousands of acres of diverse mountainous terrain, guides tailor each tour to your comfort and interests; a full-day option includes a gourmet picnic on the banks of the Snake River where you can listen to the river and the eagles that hunt over it.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Thousands of private acres underfoot
The tour gains access to miles of private trails across the largest ranch in Jackson, opening out onto diverse, mountainous terrain that you won’t find on the public trailhead map.
A naturalist’s eye on flora and fauna
Expert naturalists lead the walk and point out local plant and animal species, bringing the quiet side of Jackson into focus as you move through private habitat.
Picnic by the Snake River (full-day option)
For those who choose the full-day ranch experience, guides arrange a gourmet picnic on the banks of the Snake River—an opportunity to rest while listening to the river and the eagles that hunt there.
What the day feels like
What this hike feels like
The outing unfolds as a guided, interpretive walk: guides pick you up at your hotel, drive you onto the private ranch, then lead you along miles of secluded trails at a pace set to your comfort, narrating plants, animals and the landscape along the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and when to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This guided outing is scheduled as a 4-hour tour; there is also an option to join a full-day ranch experience that includes a gourmet picnic on the Snake River.
The operator arranges hotel pickup and guides tailor the tour to your comfort and interests.
Backcountry Safaris provides guided access onto the largest private ranch in Jackson and conducts interpretive hikes across private trails.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Jackson Hole Hiking Tour?
The standard outing runs 4 hours.
Where does the tour start?
Expert naturalists will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the ranch.
What will the guides do on the hike?
Guides lead you on miles of private trails, identifying local flora and fauna and tailoring the route to your comfort and interests.
Is there a full-day option?
Yes—there is a full-day ranch option that includes a gourmet picnic on the banks of the Snake River.
What kind of terrain do we see?
The tour traverses diverse mountainous terrain on thousands of acres of private ranchland.
Will we have wildlife-viewing opportunities?
Yes—naturalists point out flora and fauna along the route; the full-day picnic setting along the Snake River offers chances to listen for eagles that hunt the river.