Primary Considerations:
Parents may be surprised to find that their kids who begged and begged to ride may become bored or restless after an hour or so. Any fear of heights or vertigo that you have may be worsened on a horse. Most of our rides are non-stop, meaning no bathroom breaks for 2-3 hours. If a ride does stop for a bathroom break, it’s likely you’ll be emptying your bladder behind a tree instead of in a toilet.
Have honest conversations with the other members of your group about what their expectations and limits are.
Secondary Considerations
View our rates page for a quick overview. Our prices do not include gratuities for the wrangler, so be sure to account for that in your budget as well.
Have honest conversations with the other members of your group about what their expectations and limits are.
Recommendation in a nutshell
Shorter rides (1-2 hours): Large groups, groups with kids or grandparents, groups with a novice riders, groups with a tight budget or tight schedule
Longer rides (half-day and full-day rides): Groups that are smaller, more experienced, more physically fit, and ready for a more rugged adventure!!
Which location is the prettiest?
All of our locations offer something unique and beautiful.
West Glacier Corral – Located outside of Glacier National Park, you’ll love this location if you’re looking for a variety of forest, mountain views, and wildflowers. There are no creeks or lakes on these trails. The 1, 2, and 3 hour rides build upon one another, so the longer you ride, the more you will see.
The West Glacier Corral is also home to the Cowboy Cookout and the Mountain View full-day. Check ride descriptions for more information.
Lake McDonald Corral – Ride at Lake McDonald if you prefer dense, shaded, old-growth forests over mountain views. For those looking for water views, the 3-hour trail rides along Upper McDonald Creek and over a wood stock bridge twice during the ride. This is an out-and-back trail.
The Lake McDonald Corral is also home to the Sperry Chalet and Trout Lake full-day rides. Check ride descriptions for more information.
Apgar Corral – If you want a little bit of everything, ride at Apgar! Featuring a variety of forest, wildflowers, and peaks of mountains and Lower McDonald Creek, the Apgar corral has something for everyone. The 1, 2, and 3 hour rides build upon one another, so the longer you ride, the more you will see.
The Apgar Corral is also home to the Apgar Lookout ride, a half-day ride to the top of Apgar Mountain. Check ride descriptions for more information.
Many Glacier Corral – Located on the East side of the Continental Divide, Many Glacier has significantly different scenery than the West side locations. Riders looking for varied forest, plains, mountains, and potential wildlife will appreciate riding at this location. The Many Glacier Valley is known for high-winds and fast-changing weather, so it is best for adventurous and well-prepared riders. Check ride descriptions for more information.
