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Things to do in Estes Park, Colorado (CO): The Best Horseback Riding Tours
Estes Park is located 7,522 feet above sea level, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street, which has a quaint, small-town ambiance. Exceptional outdoor adventures await both families and enthusiasts. Wildlife sightings, including elk and big horn sheep, are prevalent. Estes Park is the basecamp for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, where world-class hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and scenic drives abound.
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1. National Park Gateway Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 761 reviews
Saddle up with our horses and guide as we ride through the scenic trails and meadows in the Colorado Rockies. We offer a range of tours from a two-hour ride which includes beautiful points of interest like Fall River, Hidden Meadow and the enchanting Horseshoe Park. Along with four and six-hour tours, we also offer a full-day experience for the most adventurous spirits that explores the Roaring River, Ypsilon Lake and the historic Lawn Lake. Bring snacks and water for the ride, or join us for our Dinner Ride which includes a ride through Rocky Mountain National Park and a dinner at the Trailhead Restaurant. As part of a family business with over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on the care and love we have for our horses, these mountains and your safety and experience. Join us soon for a unique western adventure soon!
Reviewed By Kenoshashopper42 - Kenosha, United States
Our family took the two-hour ride and LOVED it! Simply beautiful views and scenery along the way. The guided ride took us near Deer Mountain and included some local lore and interesting facts of the mountain and it’s trees along the way. The ride is slow and very peaceful. Maddie was our guide who also recommended sights to see inside RMNP, as well as many great eateries in Estes Park. The trail was very dusty; I would wear a bandana.
2. Estes Park Outfitters - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 238 reviews
Summer horseback tours, fall hunting operation, winter snowcat tours, seasonal back country off-grid lodging
3. Cowpoke Corner Corral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 551 reviews
Cowpoke Corner Corral allows guests to enjoy a horseback riding adventure through the gorgeous scenic and secluded mountain trails nestled within Roosevelt National Park in the Rocky Mountains. We offer a range of tours from short 60 minutes tours to full-day, nine-hour adventures through points of interest like Cub Lake, Fern Lake and Fern Falls. As part of a family business with over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on the care and love we have for our horses, these mountains and your safety and experience. Join us soon for a unique western adventure soon!
Reviewed By Lvmylab2
We had a great ride and our guide was knowledgeable and very encouraging as this ride is very rocky. The horses are well cared for and sure-footed. I felt very confident in their ability and was able to enjoy the amazing view!
4. Sombrero Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,047 reviews
Attraction, Activity
Reviewed By autumnc94 - Glenwood, United States
Took 3 kids (13, 12, and 9) on the 2 hour, 830 am ride. arrived early, so we got on the trail early. great guide, easy horses, and amazing views!
5. Jackson Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By A4PZisabellad
Jackson Stables at the YMCA was a great experience. Everything about it was just amazing. There are plenty of options to choose from in terms of length of rides and if you have more experience I would definitely recommend taking one of the longer ones. We took the 4 hour ride which includes plenty of trotting. On this ride we saw plenty of wildlife and some really beautiful scenery. Wranglers were friendly and informative, while also making sure we were comfortable and safe, especially around some bull elk we saw right at the rest stop. Horses were awesome, very responsive and the barn was very well kept and well organized. Overall, awesome experience and would definitely recommend.
6. Elkhorn Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By 390donnap - Nashua, United States
Great ride on a beautiful winter day. The trail guide was friendly and personable. Our small group enjoyed the ride. We've also ridden in the summer with the same great experience
