Our Horseback Services Include:
- The only trail rides inside Glacier Park and now in West Glacier!
- Our Cowboy Cookout Ride – 2 hours of riding with a steak dinner
- Full day saddle paddle packages
- Customized Glacier Park drop camp trips
- Packing services into Glacier’s backcountry
- Packing services to guests of Sperry Chalet and Granite Park Chalet
Our most popular offering is our trail ride where experienced wranglers guide you on horseback tours ranging from one hour to a full day in length. We offer these trail rides from four stunning locations:
- Apgar Corral – near the main entrance on the west side
- Lake McDonald Corral – across the road from Lake McDonald Lodge
- Many Glacier Corral – across from Many Glacier Hotel on the east side
- West Glacier Corral – located outside Glacier National Park in West Glacier, about 1.5 miles from the Park’s west entrance
We can accommodate riders of all skill levels. The horses are gentle and our staff is friendly and ready to meet you. Let us help you make your Glacier vacation an experience to remember for years to come!
** HEADER PHOTO BY RON ZELLAR
Current Trip Pricing
Title
Duration
Notes
Price
West Glacier Trail Rides – located outside the west entrance to Glacier National Park
Lodgepole Loop
1 Hour
Check-in times vary.
$55.00
Ride & Dine
1 Hour + dinner
Check-in time @ 4:00 pm. Not offered on Wednesdays or Sundays.
$75.00
Glacier Gateway
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 7:45 am,10:00 am, 12:45 pm & 3:00 pm
$85.00
Cowboy Cookout
2 Hours + time to eat + dinner
Check-in time @ 3:30 pm. 2 hour ride, followed by dinner. Please note that an 18% gratuity will be added to the cost of your trip.
$150.00
Glacier Lookout
3 Hours
Check-in time @ 8:00 am & 12:15 pm. Option to add lunch for $15.
$115.00
Mountain View
All day
Check-in time @ 9:00 am. Option to add lunch for $15.
$210.00
Private West Glacier Trail Rides
Varies
Routes and times are similar to those offered normally. Rates dependent on group size.
Call to inquire
All-day Cowboy Cookout
3 hours + time to eat + lunch
Check-in time @ 9 am. 3 hour ride, followed by lunch. Please note that an 18% gratuity will be added to the cost of your trip. Offered ONLY 9/26/21-10/10/21
$225
PLEASE NOTE: Guests must arrive NO LATER than the check in time to allow adequate time for paperwork, safety speeches, equipment adjustment, etc.
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Title
Duration
Notes
Price
Many Glacier Trail Rides – not subject to ticketed entry
Swiftcurrent Lake
1 Hour
Various
$60.00
Cracker Flats
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 7:45am & 10:00 am
$90.00
Josephine Lake
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 12:45 pm & 3:00 pm
$90.00
Piegan Valley
Half day
Check-in time @ 8:00 am. This is a shorter trail with more time for rest/lunch than the afternoon half day.
$150.00
Sherburne Overlook
Half day
Check-in time @ 12:15 pm. This is a longer trail with less time for rest/lunch than the morning half day.
$150.00
Many Glacier Full Day
All day
Check-in time @ 8:00 am; trail offered varies and is chosen by Swan Mountain.
$225.00
Private Many Glacier Trail Rides
Varies
Routes and times are similar to those offered normally. Rates dependent on group size.
Call to Inquire
PLEASE NOTE: Guests must arrive NO LATER than the check in time to allow adequate time for paperwork, safety speeches, equipment adjustment, etc.
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Lake McDonald Trail Rides
Cedar Forest
1 Hour
Check-in times vary.
$60.00
Upper McDonald Creek
2.5 Hours
Check-in times @ 7:45 am, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm.
$105.00
Sperry Chalet
All day
Check-in time @ 8:00 am.
$225.00
Trout Lake
All day
Check-in time @ 8:30 am. Note: the weight limit for this ride is 200 pounds.
$225.00
Private Lake McDonald Rides
Varies
Routes and times are similar to those offered normally. Rates dependent on group size.
Call to Inquire
PLEASE NOTE: Guests must arrive NO LATER than the check in time to allow adequate time for paperwork, safety speeches, equipment adjustment, etc.
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Apgar Trail Rides
Apgar Meadows
1 Hour
Check-in times @ 8:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm & 3:30pm.
$60.00
C.M. Russell
2 Hours
Check-in times @ 7:45am, 10:00am, 12:45pm & 3:00pm.
$90.00
Camas Loop
3 Hours
When horses and guides are available
$115.00
Apgar Lookout
Half day
4 person minimum. Check-in time @ 7:45am.
$150.00
Private Apgar Rides
Varies
Routes and times are similar to those offered normally. Rates dependent on group size.
Call to Inquire
PLEASE NOTE: Guests must arrive NO LATER than the check in time to allow adequate time for paperwork, safety speeches, equipment adjustment, etc.
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Title
Duration
Notes
Price
Glacier Raft Company
One Day Horseback/Raft Trip
1 Day
Riding starts at 7:45 AM or 3:00 PM at West Glacier Corral.
$159 adult / $151 child
To book a saddle paddle trip with Glacier Raft, call (406) 888-5454 or 1-800-235-6781. Pricing does not include lunch, 8% River Access Fee or guide gratuities.
Title
Duration
Notes
Price
Packing Services
Packer
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At least one packer will be required on any drop trip.
$350.00
Riding Horse
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Per person. May be an option for those not wanting to hike to their destination.
$225.00
Pack Mule
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Per mule. Each mule can carry up to 150 pounds of gear. (Must be balanced into 2 halves of equal weight and fit into the paniers)
$225.00
Trailering Fee
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From our base of operations in Coram, MT to the trail head of your choice
$0.58 per mile
Overall Drop Camp Rate
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The prices listed above should help you estimate what your drop would cost, but each trip is inherently custom and the necessary backcountry travel permits must be obtained first too. It this therefore crucial to contact us well in advance of your desired trip.
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