Imagine the experience of being encircled by Rocky Mountain vistas from a 10,700 foot elevation, with more than 20 peaks visible on clear days. Venture through the Weminuche Wilderness, passing a 60 foot waterfall on your way to an overlook of the Grenadier Mountain Range, all while on horseback!
All of our rides are strictly limited by USDA permits in annual usage. If this ride is unavailable, we might have openings in other areas.
Start Time: 10am, with a 9am meeting at Bears Ranch (51 Haviland Lake Road Durango CO 81301)
2 Hour Ride-$269 per person
The Ultimate Western Adventure!
Depart from Durango and travel north towards Silverton on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, an American Heritage Railway. A true western legacy, this rail line was completed in 1882, and has been in operation ever since.
Relax and take in the exclusive mountain scenery, up through the verdant Animas River Valley, then past Cascade Canyon. Wind along the Animas River, deep into the Weminuche Wilderness, until intersecting with the celebrated Colorado Trail at Elk Creek Park. The train will slow to a halt, allowing you to disembark, and your guide will be waiting to meet you on horseback.
From there, take on the rare privilege of bona fide frontier transportation: forge through the most magnificent section of the Colorado Trail, mounted upon one of our agile, trained horses. On a clear day, you will see over 20 different mountain peaks as you ride to the top of the pass. 'Cross river, grassland, and pine forest; the scenic photo opportunites are endless!
Once you've reached the top at Molas Lake, take a break and enjoy lunch with the horses. Your guide will transport your party the short distance to Silverton, where you can rendezvous with your shuttle, and return to Durango where the day's journey began.
Ultimate Train and Trail Ride - $649.00 per person
minimum of 2 people -train ticket is included (subject to availability)
Please call for more details 970-844-4049
Cascade Creek Ride
Join us for our longer trail ride offering! The Cascade Creek trail is a stunning trail that navigates you right along Cascade Creek and leads you to a breath taking waterfall!
You will check in at Bears Ranch (51 Haviland Lake Road Durango CO 81301) and then follow our truck and trailer to the trail head just up the road. Your wrangler will help you mount up on your steed for the day and off you'll go!
Lunch is included in this ride - and is often enjoyed right at the base of the waterfall. Total ride time is about 4-5 hours with lots of opportunity to stop for pictures along the way. Come enjoy a day in the saddle with some absolutely breath taking views!
Cascade Creek Ride - $525.00 per person
minimum of 2 people -train ticket is included (subject to availability)
Please call for more details 970-844-4049
ALL TRAIL RIDE REQUIREMENTS:
***All rides require reservations***