Summer Horseback Rides

Ride back into the past with Estes Park Outfitter's summer horseback ride through the spectacular Rocky Mountains.  Join us for a decidedly different and unique riding experience.  We offer morning, 1/2 day rides into historic Homestead Meadows.  Experience what life was like at the turn of the century and learn about homesteading life in the Colorado Rockies.  Visit an area rarely explored by other touring visitors.  Now under the guardianship and care of the National Forest Service it features areas originally owned and operated in the early 1900s by pioneering homesteaders surrounded by acres of natural wilderness.  With 25 years experience exploring this area, come along for a safe & relaxing ride to learn more about the Homestead Meadows.  See the remnants of their life in the mountains, and enjoy a truly relaxing day in the fresh air of the Colorado Rockies. 

We offer 4 person rides for a more personal and relaxing ride.  Most trails are wide enough to ride side by side, no more nose to tail, mindless riding with large groups of people.  Enjoy the views,  the smell of pines, the flutter and chirp of hummingbirds, wild flowers of every color and unique design, watch for the ever elusive Snowshoe hare, Abert squirrel, mule deer, elk or bear. 

Quiet, mountain-wise horses, tack and rain gear will be provided as well as personal knowledge of the mountains and the homesteads.  Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the cool, fresh mountain atmosphere, under a warming sunshine and bright blue skies.  Listen, see, imagine and live for a day the life of the homesteaders past.  Let the peacefulness of nature refresh you and help you forget about everything but the moments that surround you on this day. 

You'll start your ride when we pick you up in our comfortable SUV and take you up to our remote high country corral via a 4 wheel drive road with spectacular views of the Estes Valley.  There you'll meet your sure footed equine companion and we'll get your supplies packed  for your 1/2 day ride.   Once your supplies are secured we'll head out to the historic Homestead Meadows where you can take your time to explore and relax.  Limit 4 people per ride with minimum age of 12 years, cost is $85 per person.  Because we use regular sized mountain horses we must place a weight limit of 225 lbs per person. Please supply your own sack lunch and beverage; bring a camera, jacket and hat.  Riding shoes strongly suggested.  We will supply the tack, saddle bags and rain gear, a knowledgeable guide and your horse.  You'll end your trip with us when we return you from our corral via SUV to your original starting point.
Open Monday - Friday.  

Join us for A Ride Into History!
Read a letter from one of our recent riders, click here.

Don't like to ride horses but still want to get out into the mountains where few get to travel? 
Check out our wagon rides on a 5000 acre private ranch situated among prime mountain meadows and rugged Rocky Peaks.
Ride through the forest in a comfortable, horse-drawn wagon and enjoy breath taking views, nature at it's finest. 
Click here for more information on our wagon rides.