Get off the asphalt and onto the trail! Many of Glacier’s most magical secrets are found off the beaten track, and we can take you to them! All you have to do is decide on which horseback riding adventure you want to embark. You can choose between three corrals located inside the park. Need help deciding? Reading up on our “Know Before You Go” materials may help narrow it down. This page will explain the differences between the various places to go horseback riding in Glacier National Park.

Riding in the Park

Apgar : Beginner friendly 1-3 hour rides meander through stands of lodgepole or mixed forest types and alongside the confluence of Lower McDonald Creek and the Flathead river. The advanced ride is a half day climb through a burned forest to the Apgar Lookout Fire Tower with 360 views.

Lake McDonald : Beginner friendly 1-2.5 hour rides meander through the stately old growth cedar forest and the shady canopy is a respite on a hot day. In contrast, the advanced full day rides climb through steep areas that have been recently burned by forest fires and are much more exposed and rigorous terrain. This all day ride takes a break at the famous, Sperry Chalet.

Many Glacier: Beginner friendly 1-2 hour rides, intermediate half day rides, and advanced full day rides. The rides here will travel through a wide range of forest and terrain types. Being on the upper east side of the Park, the corral feels more remote and the environment more dry and windy!

Please keep in mind that availability of all trails in Glacier National Park is subject to change. Swan Mountain Outfitters reserves the right to change or cancel a ride at any time. This can be due to unfavorable trail conditions, inclement weather or the presence of wildlife.

** HEADER PHOTO BY TRAPPER BADOVINAC

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