Our Horseback Services Include:
- The only trail rides inside Glacier Park and now in West Glacier!
- Overnight horseback trips from our West Glacier Corral
- Our Cowboy Cookout Ride – 2.5 hours of riding with a steak dinner
- Full day and multi-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
Lodgepole Loop
1 Hour
Check-in times vary.
$50.00
Ride, Wine & Dine
1 Hour + dinner
Check-in time @ 4:00 pm.
$80.00
Glacier Gateway
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 7:45 am,10:00 am, 12:45 pm & 3:00 pm
$75.00
Cowboy Cookout
2.5 Hours + dinner
Check-in time @ 3:30 pm. 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. Optionally add $15 for a lunch.
$105.00
Mountain View
All day
Check-in time @ 9:00 am. Optionally add $15 for a lunch.
$185.00
Overnight Trip
1.5 Days
Check-in time @ 9:30 am. Includes sleeping bag, upon request.
$350.00
All Day Cookout
All Day
Offered 9/19-10/12. Check-in time @ 9:00 am. Please note that an 18% gratuity will be added to the cost of your trip.
$225.00
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
Packing Services
Packer & Horse
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Required for pack stock.
$350.00
Riding Stock
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Per head
$200.00
Pack Stock
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Per head. Gear must be 150 pounds or less and fit in pack paniards and/or tubs.
$200.00
Drop Camp Rates
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Drop camp rates consist of: Packer & Horse, Riding stock per head, Pack stock per head, and a $0.58 per mile trailering fee
Variable
Title
Duration
Notes
Price
Great Northern Rafting Company
Morning Whitewater Breakfast Adventure/Afternoon 2.5 Hour Horseback Ride
Check in for the horseback ride at 2:30pm at Lake McDonald Corral. This full day package includes breakfast and lunch.
$206.50 adult / $191.50 child
Morning 2.5 Hour Horseback Ride/Afternoon Whitewater Dinner Adventure
Check in for the horseback ride at 7:45am at Lake McDonald Corral. This full day package includes lunch and dinner.
$213.50 adult / $198.50 child
To book a saddle paddle trip with Great Northern, call (406) 387-5340 or 1-800-735-7897. Please note: Pricing does not include 7% River Access Fee, Park Entrance fee or guide gratuities.
Wild River Adventures
Flathead Saddle Paddle - West Glacier
Check in @ 10:00 am at the West Glacier Corral located at 12000 Highway 2 East.
$135 adult / $125 child
Four Day Saddle Paddle - West Glacier
4 Days
Check in @ 9:30 am to the West Glacier Corral at 12000 Highway 2 East. Pricing for this trip is all inclusive and covers sleeping bags, tents, wet suits, shuttles and meals. The only thing not included is guide gratuities.
$885 per person
To book a saddle paddle trip with Wild River, call (406) 387-9453 or 1-800-700-7056. Pricing does not include 7% River Access Fee, Park Entrance fee or guide gratuities.
Glacier Guides / Montana Raft Company
One Day Horse/Raft Trip
1 Day
Check in @ 10:00 am to the Apgar Corral inside Glacier National Park. Pricing includes lunch.
$155 adult / $145 child
To book a saddle paddle trip with Montana Raft, call (406) 387-5555 or 1-800-521-RAFT. Pricing does not include 7% River Access Fee, Park Entrance fee or guide gratuities.
Glacier Raft Company
One Day Horseback/Raft Trip
1 Day
Check in @ 7:45 AM or 3:00 PM at West Glacier Corral located at 12000 Highway 2 East
$135 adult / $125 child
To book a saddle paddle trip with Glacier Raft, call (406) 888-5454 or 1-800-235-6781. Pricing does not include lunch, 7% River Access Fee or guide gratuities.
Title
Duration
Notes
Price
Many Glacier Trail Rides
Swiftcurrent Lake
1 Hour
Various
$55.00
Cracker Flats
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 7:45am & 10:00 am
$80.00
Josephine Lake
2 Hours
Check-in time @ 12:45 pm & 3:00 pm
$80.00
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.
$125.00
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.
$125.00
Many Glacier Full Day
All day
Check-in time @ 8:00 am; trail offered varies and is chosen by Swan Mountain.
$200.00
Private Many Glacier Trail Rides
Private horseback trail rides can be booked when staffing is available. Rates are variable depending on the ride and the group size. Group sizes vary from 1 to 14 guests. Private rides include: one hour, two hour, half day, and all day trips in Many Glacier.
Rates Vary 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.
$55.00
Upper McDonald Creek
2.5 Hours
Check-in times @ 7:45 am, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm.
$95.00
Sperry Chalet
All day
Check-in time @ 8:00 am.
$200.00
Trout Lake
All day
Check-in time @ 8:30 am. Note: the weight limit for this ride is 200 pounds and availability will be significantly limited during the 2019 season.
$200.00
Private Lake McDonald Rides
Private horseback trail rides can be booked when staffing is available. Rates are variable depending on the ride and the group size. Group sizes vary from 1 to 14 guests. Private rides include: one hour, two hour, half day, and all day trips in Many Glacier.
Rates Vary 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.
$55.00
C.M. Russell
2 Hours
Check-in times @ 7:45am, 10:00am, 12:45pm & 3:00pm.
$80.00
Camas Loop
3 Hours
When horses and guides are available
$105.00
Apgar Lookout
Half day
4 person minimum. Check-in time @ 7:45am.
$125.00
Private Apgar Rides
Private horseback trail rides can be booked when staffing is available. Rates are variable depending on the ride and the group size. Group sizes vary from 1 to 14 guests. Private rides include: one hour, two hour, half day, and all day trips in Many Glacier.
Rides Vary 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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