Horseback Riding

A nice leisurely flat ride through the valley floor, great opportunity to see a lot of wildlife. Ability to walk, trot, and lope. There are various routes we take through the valley with different views.

Pretty ride along the east ridge line to and around a gorgeous lily pad covered pond that is often shared with many moose. Ability to walk, trot, and lope (if continued into the valley) but some sections do include inclines.

North of the property in a pasture, you can walk, trot, and lope on this ride. Ability to see a lot of cattle and rodeo bucking horses from a neighbor ranch. A great mix of flat open riding and hilly wooded areas. 

This is a popular walk-only ride up the Rawah Trail to a gorgeous waterfall in the mountains. In order to view the waterfall you will have to dismount and hike about 100 yards up an incline.

A scenic ride up the side of the west ridge line above the ranch along the historic Rawah Diversion Ditch that was completed in 1910. This horseback ride does have ledges and inclines, but the option to trot and lope in valley is available

Great overlooks of the ranch and valleys, as well as an incredible vantage point for viewing the stunning Rawah Peaks. This is a walk-only ride due to many inclines and terrain changes. 

A 10 minute trailer ride S of the ranch to view the old mining camp from the late 1800s with cabins still intact. You are able to dismount your horse and explore the old cabins. You can walk, trot and lope on this adventure.A 10 minute trailer ride S of the ranch to view the old mining camp from the late 1800s with cabins still intact. You are able to dismount your horse and explore the old cabins. You can walk, trot and lope on this adventure.

A 10 minute trailer ride NE of the ranch, this is a very open ride, but arguably the best views of the area and of the Rawah Mountain Range. If you want an exploratory ride with constant views this is a great choice. It can be a walk, trot, or loping ride.

This ride leaves from the ranch, however, it travels the valley all the way south to the West Branch Trail. From there you will take the Ditch Road North to get back to the ranch. This ride can be a walk, trot or loping ride in some areas, there will be some ledges and inclines along the ditch road.

a 10 minute trailer ride NW of the ranch, a mostly wooded ride with limited options to lope. Beautiful ponds and a great view to the south of the valley and the mountain ranges.

No, we are happy to teach you basics in the arena before you go out on a trail ride.

Yes, long pants, preferably jeans, and cowboy boots. We do have boots available to borrow if you do not own a pair.

Guests under 18 years of age are required to wear helmets. Riders 18 and older can sign a waiver and ride without a helmet. Of course you would be allowed to wear any hats you’d like.

Yes, you will ride the same horse unless the wranglers feel there is a need to change it for any reason that may come up.

No. Rawah Ranch has a room full of boots for kids and adults, many different sizes, for your use during your stay! We just ask that you return them before you leave.

Our wranglers are happy to work with you in the arena on improving your skills! 

If you are a beginner we are happy to teach you basics such as mounting, walking, stopping, turning and backing up. For those that are looking for a little more training, we have instructors that will teach you how to lope in the arena. The goal of our lessons is to help you feel more confident with horses and riding, so please ask the wranglers if you would like to work on something specifically.