Learn more about our trips:

White Water Rafting Trips

Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.

Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO

America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.

Salt River Trips, Arizona

World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.

Family Rafting Trips

Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.

Royal Gorge & Numbers

The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.

Multi-Day Getaways

Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.

Land-Based Adventures

Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.

Horseback Riding Adventure in Buena Vista Colorado

Horse Back Trail Rides – The Best Horses and Rides in the Arkansas Valley

Buena Vista Colorado Horseback Riding Adventure Trips

Colorado’s second most popular outdoor activity is horseback riding. The closest horseback rides are located near the Arkansas River. Our shorter rides follow a cottonwood lined creek with views of the valley’s signature 14,197 foot peak, Mt. Princeton. The Chalk Cliffs flank the peak with sheer, craggy and impossibly white stone, unique to Colorado. Longer horseback rides climb the edge of adjacent 14.269 foot Mt. Antero. Most horseback rides are available year-round.

Shorter Rides:

30 MINUTE PONY RIDE - $15.00 – Flexible departure times
Great for the little ones! Led by an adult/parent at the stables.
Minimum of 1 person per trip / For children 5 and under

1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE - $35.00 – Flexible departure times
One hour rides are great!
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 5 to ride horse

2 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE – $50.00 - Flexible departure times
For those who want to see a little more of beautiful Colorado. This ride follows a portion of Chalk Creek. On this ride you will cross Chalk Creek and ride along a potion of the old narrow gauge railroad bed that went to St. Elmo around the turn of the century. The spectacular Collegiate Peaks are in view on this ride. We ride down to and cross Chalk Creek while enjoying breathtaking views of Harvard, Yale, and the base of Mt. Antero.
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 5 to ride horse

2 HOUR SUNSET HORSEBACK RIDE – $60.00 - Departs between 5:00 and 6:30 pm
See why Colorado is noted for its breathtaking sunsets. Being on horseback at sunset is a memory that will last forever.
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 5 to ride horse

3 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE – $60.00 – Flexible departure times
For those who want to see a little more of beautiful Colorado. This ride follows a portion of Chalk Creek. On this ride you will cross Chalk Creek and ride along a potion of the old narrow gauge railroad bed that went to St. Elmo around the turn of the century. The spectacular Collegiate Peaks are in view on this ride. We ride down to and cross Chalk Creek while enjoying breathtaking views of Harvard, Yale, and the base of Mt. Antero.
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 7 to ride horse

Longer Rides:

HALF DAY HORSEBACK RIDE – $70.00 – Departs 9 AM & 1 PM
Our 1/2 day ride is a more challenging mountainous ride, yet do-able for all levels of experience with the help of our expert wranglers. This ride is a three and a half to four hour ride with a 10 minute break (if needed) at the two hour point. You will ride through open meadows as well as up and down hills of tall ponderosa pine trees and Colorado’s famous Aspen trees. You will parallel the majestic Chalk Cliffs on Mt. Princeton and ride up to the Colorado Trail. Experienced riders are able to ride on a portion of the Colorado Trial overlooking the valley that goes to Saint Elmo. The views are spectacular, don’t forget your camera.
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 7 to ride horse

3/4 DAY WATERFALL HORSEBACK RIDE (4 hours w/ lunch) – $100.00 – Depart 9 AM
A great trail along scenic Brown’s Creek, enjoy the spectacular and interesting Waterfalls along Brown’s Creek, a 2 hour ride out, relaxing and enjoyable lunch and a 2 hour ride back to the stables.
Minimum of 2 people per trip / Minimum age 7 to ride horse

FULL DAY HORSEBACK RIDES (w/ lunch) – $150.00 – Departs 9 AM
These trail rides are some of the most scenic rides anywhere in the State of Colorado.

Ride the Brown’s Creek Trail. You will ride past a beautiful waterfall half way up to Brown’s lake.
Ride from Mt. Princeton Stables along the Colorado Trail to North Fork Trailhead.

A scrumptious lunch is included on both of these rides. Rides provide plenty of time to take pictures and walk around enjoying Colorado’s high country.
Minimum of 4 people per trip / Minimum age 12 to ride horse
Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in and relax before your trip departs.