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Horseback Riding

Colorado Horseback Riding – Tours, Trails & Lessons

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Horseback riding is available from ranches and stables across the state. All levels of riders are welcome, from beginner to skilled equestrian. Trail rides vary in length, anywhere from an hour to overnight pack trips, some offered year round.

Horseback Riding Tours in Colorado

Whether you’ve been on a horse before, or never in your life, knowledgeable guides are happy to help all. You can horseback riding during the snowy winter days for a truly unforgettable experience, or take a relaxing ride under the warmth of an alpine summer sun.

American Safari Ranch

  • Address: 1484 Park County Rd Unit 7, Fairplay
  • About: Offers beginner/intermediate rides, expert rides, and even pony rides for children ten & under.

Arkansas Valley Trail Rides

  • Address: 14582 County Rd 162, Nathrop
  • About: Trail rides leave daily, one hour up to half day, three quarter day and all day horseback riding tours. Hay rides and sleigh rides are offered during winter season.

Breckenridge Stables

  • Address: 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge
  • About: One and a half hour trail ride along the Ten Mile Mountain range. available daily, from 8am-4pm. For those that like to feast, opt for a Breakfast or Dinner ride. Breakfast rides leave the barn at 8am, trek for an hour and a half, then return for an all-you-can-buffet. Dinner rides follow the same format, except leave the barn at 5pm and offers live music during the dinner buffet.

Elk River Guest Ranch

  • Address: Elk River Guest Ranch, 29840 Rd 64, Clark
  • About: One and two hour rides daily, wagon dinner rides available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Longer horseback rides by appointment including three and six hours w/lunch, private two hour rides and half pony rides. Private riding lessons also available. Riders must be at least eight years old for trail rides.

Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures

  • Address: Crested Butte
  • About: Up to five hour wilderness rides, horseback trips to Aspen, overnight pack trips. Winter horseback and sleigh rides available.

Granite Mountain Outfitters

  • Address: 45000 N. Hwy 285, Villa Grove
  • About: Variety of horseback and trail rides, from 1 hour to full day. Private rides by apt. Located on Poncha Pass, surrounded by the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Hahns Peak Roadhouse

  • Address: 60880 County Rd 129, Clark (near Steamboat Springs)
  • About: One, two and four hour rides around scenic Steamboat Lake, 6+. Pony rides available for young kids.

Maroon Bells Guide and Outfitters

  • Address: 3125 County Rd 13, Aspen
  • About: One to two hour, lunch, dinner, full day and overnight rides offered. Sleigh rides are offered during the winter season.

Music Meadows Ranch

  • Address: 6076 County Rd 119, Westcliffe
  • About: Four thousand acre working cattle ranch bordering national forest. Half day range rides include either breakfast, lunch or dinner. Tend the cattle that graze the range. There is also a two and three hour ride, as well as a longer full day ride available. Ages twelve plus. Experience not necessary.

Ripple Creek Lodge

  • Address: 39020 Country Rd 8, Meeker
  • About: Day and overnight fishing trips, hunts, log cabin rentals, horseback riding. Lodge is located about in the middle of the Flat Tops Scenic Byway.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park

  • Address: 4821 Hwy 84, Pagosa Springs
  • About: Variety of rides for ages six plus. Rides are done through Lobo Outfitters based at the Park. Enjoy scenic horse back rides in a safe setting. Reservations requested.

Saddleback Ranch

  • Address: 36975 County Rd 179, Steamboat Springs
  • About: Two hour horseback ride, a dinner ride and a three plus hour cattle drive. Read our feature on them.

Telluride Horseback Adventures

  • Address: 242 Hawn Ln, Telluride
  • About: Summer and winter trail rides, sleigh rides also in the winter.​ Summer horseback rides leave at 10am and last two hours or leave at 1pm and last an hour.

Trappers Lake Lodge & Resort​

  • Address: 7700 Trappers Lake Rd, Meeker
  • About: Lodge is situated on the Flat Tops Scenic Byway, open later May through October. They offer day and overnight fishing and hunting trips, as well a horse and cabin rentals. There is also a restaurant with a bar.

Horseback Riding Trails in Colorado

These multi-use trails are open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Each share the path with each other, offering a friendly nature escape for all. Most trails are located in federal lands are free for use.

Apex Recreation Trail
Apex
Golden
Calico Recreation Trail
Calico
Dolores
Crag Crest Recreation Trail
Crag Crest
Cedaredge
Poudre River Corridor Recreation Trail
Poudre River
Greeley
Round Mountain Recreation Trail
Round Mountain
Loveland
Swamp Park Recreation Trail
Swamp Park
Steamboat Springs
West Lost Trail Recreation Trail
West Lost Trail Creek
Creede
Wheeler Tenmile Recreation Trail
Wheeler Tenmile
Frisco
White Ranch Open Space Park Loop Trail Golden Colorado
White Ranch
Golden

Horseback Riding in State Parks in Colorado

Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake
Brighton
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Castlewood Canyon
Franktown
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield
Littleton
Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek
Aurora
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon
Golden
John Martin Reservoir State Park
John Martin Res
Hasty
Lake Pueblo State Park
Lake Pueblo
Pueblo
Lory State Park
Lory
Bellvue
Mancos State Park
Mancos
Mancos
Mueller State Park
Mueller
Divide
Navajo State Park
Navajo
Arboles
North Sterling State Park
North Sterling
Sterling
Ridgway State Park
Ridgway
Ridgway
Stagecoach State Park
Stagecoach
Oak Creek
State Forest State Park
State Forest
Walden
Staunton State Park
Staunton
Pine
Steamboat Lake State Park
Steamboat Lake
Clark
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Sweitzer Lake
Delta
Trinidad Lake State Park
Trinidad Lake
Trinidad
Vega State Park
Vega
Collbran

Guide to Horseback Riding in Colorado

Horseback Riding Estes Park Colorado
Horseback riding in Estes Park. Photo: Sarah Page

Colorado and horseback riding have a long rich history together. The Spanish were the first to bring horses to the region, and it forever changed the American West. From increased hunting abilities, to faster transport, horses have been used to fuel America’s growth.

The image of a cowboy riding off into a sunset is a stereotype of the Old West. And you can live that reality at locations all around the state, from the eastern plains, to the highest mountain towns. Some ranches provide year round tours, while others are limited to the warmer summer season.

Tours generally start out with an introductory on how to ride a horse. Once the basics are down, you’ll be matched with a horse to your size and ability and venture out with your group and guide. Soak in the magnificent landscapes that seem even more authentic on horseback.

A number of state parks offer horseback riding trails, and some even have stables where you can rent a horse. Both Chatfield and Cherry Creek state parks in the Denver metro provide horse stables for those who do not own a horse. For those with a horse, Colorado is a playground full of multi-use trails open to horseback riding.

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