Is there a better way to trek through the Colorado High Country and see all of its scenic surroundings than by horseback? With summer winding down and the heat finally easing up a bit, it’s the perfect time to saddle up in Summit County. Check out a few of the stables near Frisco offering horseback rides through Colorado’s beautiful wilderness:
Breckenridge Stables
On a Breckenridge Stables trail ride, you’ll spend approximately an hour and a half exploring the beautiful Breckenridge scenery between Peaks 9 and 10 on the Ten Mile range above Breckenridge. You will experience river crossings, beaver ponds and breathtaking panoramic views of the Continental Divide. With over 100 horses, they’re able to match each rider to a horse based on the rider’s ability and age. Breckenridge Stables offers both 1-1/2 hour rides and dinner rides that include an all-you-can-eat buffet.
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Keystone Stables
The Keystone Stables offer Horseback Riding, Draft Horse Clinics, Pony Rides, Wagon Dinners and Scenic Wagon rides. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains while having an outdoor adventure. Horseback riders are taken through White River National Forest while being guided by an experienced wrangler. Riders are placed on a horse appropriate to their riding experience. Keystone Stables requires a minimum age of 8 years old.
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Gore Range Outfitters
Enjoy a true western experience on horseback with the finest horseback riding trips in Summit County. You’ll be guided through valleys of wildflowers, streams, and forests of aspens and evergreens. Gore Range Outfitters strives to be the premiere horseback experience in the entire country. Here you will have the option for a one and a half hour ride or the Half Day Picnic ride. Each group is limited to 11 riders.
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These are just a few of the most popular horseback riding options in Summit Country but hopefully this gives you a good idea of what to expect. All three of these stables are within a short drive of Frisco. Book with us today and we will be happy to assist you in planning your horseback adventure in the Colorado High Country.
