If you are staying in the Bridgeport/Mammoth area, you seriously should book a horseback riding…read moretour with this place. You'll be riding a horse in areas your car won't take you, with views that'll take your breath away. Here is my story. This year is 2020, my milestone year. As you know, the world has been shutdown. However, we can go outdoors and that's just what I did for my birthday weekend. We found lodging in Bridgeport and wanted some fun things to do during our stay. I love horses and asked my husband if we could go horseback riding? It was his first time ever going on a horse, he said okay! Tip*: Finding this place is a slight challenge without directions. Our GPS unit didn't register the address. And we were stupid for not printing out directions before leaving home. We noticed the day before while driving to Lee Vining, that the Virginia Lake Road was on the right side of the highway after passing Bodie. We took the Virginia road down for like 10 minutes, saw the sign for the horseback riding (right side), which is a dirt road. Take the first left on that dirt road, it's the place. My husband wasn't sure and thought it was someone's home and kept driving....don't do that. We figured it out and made it to our tour. The property is big. They have bathrooms you can use. Tables outside if you want to snack after your ride. Lots of horses. Helmets to wear. They supplied us with a sac to hold our camera and water bottle. Our guide was a special guest, her name is Ivonna. I fell in love with her immediately. Her and her beautiful dog guided us along the trails for the 1.5 hour tour. They provided my husband with a sweet horse (Hemmy), since it was his first time riding. I had the handsome Casper, he too was a gentle spirit. We are considering the longer tour next time we are in the area. Tip**: Bring water with you, sunblock, long sleeved lightweight shirt, wear shoes, jeans not shorts. Snacks for after the ride. Almost forgot, bring a small camera to capture this special moment. And last of all, leave your troubles behind and enjoy this time on a horse in the mountains.

WOW! Amazing day :) My 13-year-old son and I went on the four-hour ride this morning to the ridge…read more The weather was beautiful and our guide, Alma, was DARling!! The horses were big gentle giants...This was only the 3rd time either one of us had ridden and we both agree we will be going back....I feel like they can handle everything from complete beginners to experienced riders. Anyways, what a great way to see some of the most beautiful country in the world! They are reasonably priced and genuinely nice folks!! A memory I will treasure :) Thank you Alma and Wyatt!!

Everything was great. All the meals were good. The people that work there are great people. Would…read morelove to go back again

I have visited this ranch 3 times, and I know I will continue to visit at least once annually. I…read morehave tried three different times of year ~ Fall Color Ride Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, and now this weekend, Super Summer Deal (the weekend before Labor Day holiday weekend) and each visit has been fantastic. I don't think any one is better than the other, but the nice weather in August is great! Both the Memorial Day weekend and Fall color ride had very cold days, but as long as you prepare for rain, wind and possible snow, those trips are great, too. I love coming here, and especially love coming alone. First, you get to do the rides you want, nap when you want, get up when you want and meet a ton of nice people. People who do this type of vacation are nice people, period. You have all types of visitors ~ families, dads and daughters, groups of women, solo traveling men and women, mom's with kids, etc. Everyone is welcome here. The food is great, and for picky eaters or folks with dietary restrictions, they are very accommodating and feed you just as well as everyone else. Beef or pork is common in most meals, but being a non-red meat eater, they have fed me chicken and fish on my trips here with no problem. Since my first visit, the phones actually work a bit better and the wifi is a bit better....kinda good, kinda bad. Good for sending pictures to your jealous friends and family, but bad for those of us who can't help but look at work email.... Even if you have never ridden a horse, you will enjoy your experience. They take out several groups each time, allowing you to ride with a group at your same level - beginner, intermediate, advanced or even adults who just don't want to trot or lope. I definitely recommend visiting the Hunewill family, and experiencing their ranch.

This was such an amazing adventure. The staff is super friendly, social, and accommodating. Shout…read moreout to Michelle, Tessa, and Hillary! The site and the trails are so beautiful, and the horses are so well behaved. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a fun adventure.

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

The first time I rode with zephyr cove was probably a decade ago & i loved it so much. So i was…read moreexcited to share this experience with my husband. I surprised him with a hour long trail ride (something he's never gotten to do in Tahoe). We had a 12 ride & arrived about 15 min before, the woman in the office was so kind & welcoming. I believe her name is Louise (hope i got that right), our trail guide shared that her and her husband started Zephyr Cove Stables 40 years ago and her & her sons still run the operation. I thought that was so cool. We were promptly brought our horses to ride, i got Rocky & my husband rode Clyde :) Laya (hope I'm spelling that right) was our guide and she was so awesome, she was attentive to us and the other couple riding. Pointed out plants and shared information about their medicinal benefits. I love having good conversations with strangers, she really was a delight. The ride itself was seriously perfect. All of the horses were calm and well trained. The view throughout the whole ride was captivating. The hour passed so fast, when the ride was done the same man that made sure i mounted rocky safely was there to help me off. I can't say enough great things about Zephyr Cove Stables. It's a must experience while in Tahoe!

DO NOT BOOK UNLESS YOURE LOOKING TO GET YELLED AND CUSSED AT WHILE RIDING…read more On Sunday 06/14/26, I booked a beginner ride at 2:30 pm for 50 minutes. There was a young girl (wearing a red "I heart coke" top and jeans) that was loading me up and only gave me a thirty second instruction on how to use the horses reigns, "left is left, right is right, and pull to stop." My horse and I were at the end of the line. We started our trail ride and my horse began to eat a plant along the way. Our wrangler (a woman with a purple-ish plaid western shirt, silver reflective sunglasses, and a beige cow boy hat with jeans named Leia) began to shout at me to pull the reigns when that happens, "great, now the horse is going to keep doing that because you let her" she shouted in an aggressive tone. I didn't pay much mind to it. Shortly after, my horse got too close to the one behind it and both horses briefly became uneasy and then relaxed. Leia charged at me with her horse towards the end of the line and began throwing "f" bombs, cursing at me, exclaiming I was not mindful of keeping a distance between the two horses. The one in front of me could have kicked and injured my horse as well as myself. I reminded her that this was a beginner trail and I was not aware that the horses needed to have space between, NO ONE had informed me that I needed to be mindful of this detail, we should've had this conversation BEFORE we got on the horses. Additionally, I reminded her that there is absolutely no reason to speak to me so condescendingly, and it's NEVER justifiable to cuss at a customer. She kept saying it's a safety issue, the person who loaded me should've told me, horses are like traffic and their need their space. All of this happened five minutes into the fifty minute trail ride and I was extremely uncomfortable, disrespected, and tense for the rest of the ride. It is also important to note that throughout the trail, Leia was constantly stopping and going, putting all the riders in a difficult position to maintain a distance and not agitate the horses. It was difficult to enjoy the ride or take photos/videos of the scenery. When we finally returned to the stables, Leia approached me and began to apologize for her behavior (all while I was still on the horse and all other riders were off). I asked her repeatedly, over and over, "I want to talk to your boss" and she replied EACH time "that's not necessary". I told her it was imperative that her boss's were made aware of her extremely inappropriate, beyond disrespectful, and appalling behavior but instead, began to say that her boss's wouldn't care to hear my grievances, she had a difficult day with other riders, has to work regardless of rain or shine, that I don't understand what it is like to work difficult hours, and continued to victimize herself and further justify her behavior. I told her I did not accept her apology and I still wanted to see her manager. Finally, I got off the horse. I was inclined to handle this directly with her management on property but as I was walking away, she commented, "I should've let you break your fucking leg". I spoke to an older woman at the front where we paid and signed our waivers. Here, I informed her of Leia's extreme behavior and suddenly Leia ran up to the window claiming that I was not following directions and put everyone's safety at risk. After she left, I reminded the woman at the front that I had already communicated to Leia that there were no specific instructions about maintaining a distance between horses nor what to do if they begin to eat the plants along the trail. Leia was upset I "didn't follow directions" but there were no directions given on what to do if and when those scenarios were to happen? This experience was extremely heartbreaking, it gutted my entire vacation, an unbelievable amount disrespect experienced from beginning to end. I think everyone who is considering riding with Zephyr Cove Stables should HIGHLY reconsider. I look forward to speaking with management about her disgusting comments and behavior.

Kid approved (7yo)…read more Heavenly Hooves is incredible, and Diana is absolutely amazing. She has so much patience, genuine kindness, and a real love for what she does. You can feel how much she cares from the moment you arrive. Her calm approach and deep understanding made the entire experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough -- truly a wonderful place and an even more wonderful person.

Diana is the best and her horses are well cared for and sweet. Apache was a perfect ambassador for…read morehorses everywhere. Along with Diana, Apache created a great introduction, to hopefully a lifetime of loving horses. The grandkids loved every minute of their Horse 101 time at Heavenly Hoofprints!

We've enjoyed horseback riding here at least 3 times in the last 5 years and we've always loved the…read more1 hour ride. It's a beautiful and serene ride with very informative and friendly guides. The horses are gentle too.

Most disgusting pens ever seen can't believe they keep horses in here. horses looked like they…read morenever got a day off!! costumer service was alright but bosses son justin was rude and unprofessional even heard him say a racist remark.. would never go again and definitely not recommend.

I always wanted to do horseback riding in Tahoe! Finally, was able to today. I called ahead the day…read morebefore and was booked for the next day. There's plenty of parking available and in the office is where you'll sign some paperwork and pay. It was $60 for an hour ride. You're allowed to bring your phone and a Fanny pack. I was placed with a group, so we were a total of 5, including the guide. I know for next time to book for the two hour session. There's a bit of uphill and downhill on the trail. The trail is pretty worn in and I felt so comfortable on the horse I was on. I got placed with the horse named Blue. Genuinely loved the experience and found it so calming. I'd love to do it again whenever I'm in Tahoe again.

The whole experience was wonderful! Emily was our guide and she was so nice and engaged with us…read morethroughout the ride. We went with out two young kids who have never ridden before, but that was not an issue at all. They intentionally picked horses for each of us and we all felt very comfortable the whole ride with our horses. The trail was peaceful and such a beautiful ride. Definitely recommend this location for others.

We had a great experience with Frontier Pack Train! They accommodated my group of four, including…read moretwo senior citizens, on short notice. They were friendly and professional and the horses seemed well-cared for and happy. The one-hour ride was through a meadow, across streams, through the aspens, and alongside a river. It was stunning!

Wonderful ride for adults and 10+ kids. They picked the perfect horse for each of us! The shorter…read moreride went through meadows and streams with knowledgeable guides. We've gone on that ride a number of times and each time was as great as the others. My grand daughter and niece were first time riders and felt so confident that they can't wait to go again. You have to just do it !

This was an amazing experience! Our guide was great. Explained everything up front. He was very…read morepersonable. He seemed to pair the perfect horse for me and my son. Breathtaking views. We drove an hour to get there, and I would do it again with no hesitation

There were several horseback riding options much closer to us than Dreamor Ranch. This ranch is…read moreabout an hour and a half from us but we knew it was 100% worth traveling a bit further to reach. Their reputation for being incredibly friendly, responsive and laid back was the main draw. They're so great at tailoring the experience to who is going to be riding. I brought along my 10-year-old daughter and they had the perfect size horse prepared for her (Lucky!) and the child sized stirrups, saddle, and helmet. Billy was so helpful, friendly and fun. The trail itself is so gorgeous and beginner friendly. It was a long ride and we actually got a little sore toward the end, toward the 2 hour mark, but absolutely worth getting so much time to ride and enjoy! We will 100% be back!

I can't believe nobody has reviewed this awesome hike yet! The hike begins at Mono Village…read moreCampground which can be found by turning onto Twin Lakes road in Bridgeport and taking said road all the way to end, which is the Campground. You can park in the day use area if you're just doing a day hike but if you plan on doing backcountry camping, you'll need to pay them the $10 bucks to leave your car overnight. That $10 will buy you up to 7 days of parking. Follow the road between the maze of tents and motor homes until you reach the sign that marks the official beginning of the trail to Barney Lake. Take that trail roughly 4 miles up and you'll find it. It's simply gorgeous and an amazing view up there. From here, you can turn around and head back or continue up the trail to Robinson Lakes, Crown Lake, Snow Lake, and eventually, Yosemite National Park. The trail is very easy to follow and is mostly on an even level. There's switchbacks towards the end as you near the lake, but they're not bad incline wise. From car to lake and back to the car, it's just a hair over 9 miles. This is one of my favorite hikes in the area and I do it at least once or twice every season. Just please be respectful and leave no trace. Also, this area is known to be popular with Bears. I've personally never seen one here, but a lot of others have. That being said, you have nothing to be fearful of. If you do come across one, give it plenty of room and respect and you'll be fine and for god's sake DON'T FEED THEM! Or any wildlife for that matter. You have no idea how many moronic tourist I yell at for feeding squirrels and deer. Lol.