Best place to horseback ride near Estes! It's right outside RMNP near the visitors center, less than 15 minutes from downtown Estes. The views are absolutely stunning as you do ride into the park. The horses are well taken care of and our trail guide was awesome. We did a 2 hour ride but they have half and full day rides as well. Be sure to bring a rain jacket as it does tend to rain for short periods of the afternoon during the summer. A small water bottle and a hat/sunscreen is a good idea as well. This is the only place I'll ride when I visit, can't wait to go back! read more

First and foremost most, ethical treatment of the horse reigns supreme. The owners and stable members care about all their creatures. Megan was an excellent guide. Highly knowledgeable and a vet in training As a first timer it was simple, enjoyable and a great experience Giddy up today! read more

Mary was an incredible guide for our four hour private trail ride. She was personable, friendly and very knowledgeable. We would unreservedly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun experience. Mary really went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and always safe. read more

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When my cousin told me that I was going horseback riding, I was so scared because I had an irrational fear of accidentally hurting the horse or the horse kicking me off their backs but this place helped me get used to riding a horse! Our tour guide, Brielle, was incredibly nice and understanding of our fears and reassured us that the horses were well trained, which they were. She was very enjoyable and a fun person to talk to! It was an incredible experience and entertaining and I would totally recommend it to those who want to try out horseback riding at a beginner level with the 2 hour ride. Definitely the best stop that we've been to in Colorado. Thank you Brielle and the other staffs at this stables, hope to see you again friends! read more

National Park Gateway Stables - Horse riding view - Horseback Riding Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

We're back out in Estes Park again this year, and no trip here is complete without a Horseback ride through the National Park! Our guide was very knowledgeable and our horses were very friendly! If you have time do the 3 or 4 hour ride, if not just do the 2 hour ride. You will enjoy it, and want to do it again the next time you're here! read more

Unbelievably amazing experience. Megan guided us on a two-hour morning ride. It was a highlight of our entire trip to Estes Park/RMNP. Neither of us knew how to ride, but we felt comfortable the entire time riding King and Mongo and enjoyed majestic views of snow topped peaks, meadows and deer. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

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Had the most amazing time taking a trail ride through the park. What a beautiful way to spend time seeing nature at its best. Saw a little bit of wild life, which just enhanced the experience. Our guide Jordan was awesome! He was so knowledgeable, and an all around nice guy! We really enjoyed our ride and will definitely be back!! Thanks for everything! read more

My nine year old daughter loves riding horses so this was a no-brainer while we visited EP. There are other stables around Estes Park, but this one is the only stable that actually has you ride within Rocky Mountain National Park, which honestly was a huge selling point for me. I'm horrible with names but our guide, which was just for my daughter and I which I loved, was from a town about 45 minutes from where we live, which was really cool. She was also super nice and was very nice to my daughter. We did a two hour ride and it was so great. The views were amazing and our guide was giving us some history of our surroundings and info on the different types of animals and trees that we were seeing. It was a full experience. When we go back to EP, we are definitely going with this place again. read more

I love riding horses here every year when I come to estes park! The views are absolutely stunning. Landon was a great tour guide - super friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back next year, yeehaw! read more

Landon was an amazing guide, we loved our 4 hour tour. Horses are well cared for. Only thing that needs improvement is Jessi's, the owner's, customer service and attitude. read more

I booked the 3 hour ride because I wanted a longer ride than your typical hour or two hour ride. It was pricey but I felt like a full 3 hours would be worth the cost. First off, it is pretty tough to find parking when they are in full swing because the lots are shared by the restaurant and visitor center. There appears to be no spacing in between rides because they were unloading the previous riders as they were loading the upcoming riders (also why there is a parking problem). By the time everyone was saddled up and we actually headed out it was 2:20. We returned to the barn at 4:45. Essentially it was a 2.5 hour ride. I do not feel like I got my money's worth. When you spend about $500 for 3 people to ride, they need to be sensitive to ensuring we get what is advertised. read more

I don't like leaving bad reviews, especially since this easily could have been & should have been a 5 star review. I went on the 2 hour horseback ride through the Rocky Mountain National Park. I had been excited about doing this for weeks. Told all my friends & family. They paired me with Joker, the horse. Our guide, Erik, was just wonderful! He constantly checked on us to make sure everyone was ok. He pointed out interesting things along the way and told us about the plants, trees, animals & such. We had 2 newbie riders with us, one was a boy, and Erik did such a great job of coaching them on the ride that by the time we returned, both riders looked like naturals. The ride itself was beautiful. The vistas were breathtaking! It was truly a wonderful ride. On the way back, I asked Erick if he could take a picture of me on Joker when we returned. He recommended asking one of the fellows who helped us off the horses. So, up until when we got back, 5 stars all around! Bravo! When we returned, several of the employees welcomed us back and asked if we had a good time. For that, 5 stars. Very nice! Here's where the experience went south, per Erik's suggestion, I asked the guy who was going to help me off of the horse if he could take a picture of me on the horse. This guy was impatient and seemed put out. So he took a picture of me on the horse, but you couldn't see the horse! I asked if he could take a picture of me on the horse, with the horse in the picture. I'd traveled thousands of miles. I wanted a picture to commemorate my ride. Again, he was impatient and put out. Seriously, how many seconds did this take away from his busy schedule? 10 seconds? So, he goes to the front of the horse to take the picture. He didn't say, "Ok, smile" to warn me, so I plastered a smile on my face hoping something would be salvageable. I really wanted a picture of the whole horse. Apparently, this was too much to ask. He was impatient and rude. One star for this guy. This may sound trivial to whoever reads this, but it was important to me. It bothered me a lot after I got home. Like I said, I don't like leaving negative reviews, but I am writing this so management can hopefully make some positive changes. read more

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I'm a horse owner and it was a bucket list checked off the list without bringing my own horses into the park. The views were amazing, our guide Erick was excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our 2 hour ride and horses were safe. My son and husband were beginners and the horses were very safe for them. The front desk peeps were friendly as well. It would have been nice to get a picture moment with my family on the horses without their backs being to me. Would have given 5 stars if the person, I believe the boss of the operation would have been friendly herself. She wasn't very welcoming and it's like we were a hindrance that she had to help. She was assigning the horses to people coming in. She did not appear to be nice to her employees as well. Also, during the ride there were numerous other times that we passed other riders that could have been spaced out better. Overall we enjoyed our experience. read more

Taylor was our guide for our four hour tour and she was great! The entire experience was so nice and fun! As a horse rider myself it was so nice to get out on the trails and experience nature. The horses are safe just follow what the guide says. Do not ride close to the horse in front and be vigilant. You do this and you will have a great time. If you have never ridden a horse you will be in good hands with SK Horses and Taylor as your guide! read more

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We had the best time on the afternoon dinner ride. Everyone was friendly & knowledgeable. Our guide was amazing. It was a great experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

We give 5 stars and will be recommending to other family and friends. Taylor was a fantastic guide for us. We had an "Engagement ride" and she sneakily helped us stop for a photos so my boyfriend could propose! It was so special and unforgettable! Thank you! read more

We did the two hour ride that started at 4 and it was amazing! Our guide Mackenzie was awesome and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back and will probably ride for a longer time! We were looking for great Mountain View's via horseback and got what we were looking for! read more

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We had an amazing 2 hour ride with Ricky! The entire process getting going was very smooth, Ricky knew great info about things in the park we rode past, an all-around wonderful experience. We definitely highly recommend! read more

I want to say thank you to Jennifer, she was awesome. We were in Estes Park for a wedding, traveling up from Florida. We were apprehensive about bringing our 6 year old Autistic son on a 2 hour ride, as I don't think he's sat still for more than 10 minutes. Jennifer made us forget about how worried we were. He sat still the entire 2 hour ride, and absolutely loved it. Thank you to all your staff, especially Jennifer! read more

This was a perfect experience! The horses were amazing, and the guide was very thoughtful and checked in with everyone often. We are going on an elk hunt next month in which we have to ride horses in to camp. I'm so glad we did this, it was a great practice run, and I would definitely do it again. read more

Had a great ride yesterday with Taylor! Guide, horses and scenery were all great! Called on Sunday to make reservations and they were available on Tuesday for us. Highly recommend read more

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I had an awesome experience. Our guide, Will, was amazingly kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely love to visit again! My horse Silverado was also very sweet ! read more

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This was a very enjoyable horseback ride. Our tour guide, Carly, was amazing! She made the ride fun and interesting-- she shared interesting facts about the trail throughout the ride. I would definitely come back here. read more

National Park Gateway Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

I had a wonderful 4 hour ride with Paula. She was knowledgeable and informative. My ride, Ventura, was also delightful. read more

National Park Gateway Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Paola was a great guide and we had a great time despite the rain! It went by so quickly and she made sure we were comfortable. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family who want a beautiful trail ride! Tanner was such a fun horse also! read more

If you are staying in Estes Park, this is the perfect place for horseback riding. It was only three minutes away from our condo and the guide takes you through Rocky Mountain National Park. We chose a four hour ride with McKenzie and had plenty of streams to cross and great views. Each horse is equipped with a rain jacket so you don't need to necessarily worry about bringing your own if you do not have one. The wranglers are very knowledgeable about wildlife and take very good care of the horses. We highly recommend. read more

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We love coming up from Denver to enjoy this experience! Have ridden horses here three years in a row at both the stable locations. I prefer the location on Fall River Road, but both are great. I have three boys in varying ages (10-16) and they always have fun and get a great horse. Fun guides with great stories and absolutely gorgeous views! Must do! read more

Our blended group with varying levels of riding experience enjoyed the 2 hour ride in RMNP. The staff was helpful, the horses looked to be well taken care of. Our guide, Austin, was knowledgeable about the mountains and the plants and animals and was very pleasant and helpful! We will definitely come back! read more

National Park Gateway Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

I enjoyed the trip so much but I have 2 points hopefully managers will take it in consideration. 1- we had an incident one of the riders fell off the horse and the Guide tried to make a phone call, tried to ask all the riders if anyone has connection but was no cellular connection at all, I think the Guide should have sort of connection like walkie talkie or another device to make call in emergency situations. And really this is important. 2- the helmet was optional and I personally didnt know that untill I start the ride, no one offered it to me, they should make it mandatory for everyone just part of safety. I have been to horse riding before and all the riders provided mandatory with walkie talkies and helmet The only point I will give it 5 starts because the Guide her name is MEGAN was really great, she controlled the situation very well when the 3 horses tried to flee away, the rider fell off the horse and was no cellular connection at all. She was really great, knowledgeable, was calm when most of the horses freaked out (bird flew close by), hope she read this post just to tell her thank you for everything and for returning us safe read more

Had a great experience here. Making the reservation was very simple. We did it over the phone. Finding the stable was easy too. We took the 2 hour tour. This was our first time riding a horse. Natalie and others helped us with the basics. Will do this again when I am in estes park. read more

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Wrangler Michael was SO great with our two hour ride! We had a 5 year old first time rider being ponied on his own horse by Michael, and then two nine year olds and an adult experienced rider. Michael was enthusiastic and friendly, and we LOVED that our ride was just the four of us. The two hour loop was fabulous - scenic (of course! It's Colorado!), Michael provided lots of information on the flora, fauna, and history of the area; and we didn't retrace our steps back to the barn so we were looking at new scenery the entire time! He was also on point getting all of us in a photo, because documenting family time is hard for the usual grownup camera person. The horses look to be well-cared for, and limited as to how many hours they work each day. Every one of them was docile and well-mannered, and the wranglers did a tack check at the barn and then a cinch-check before the ride started climbing - which, as a rider, I appreciate. The stables were sending out the different groups scheduled at our time with their own wranglers, which adds to the personal experience and keeps the rides from being 20 horse pack trains. We passed other rides on the trail, but never had the nose-to-tail experience we often see around town in tourist season. Would absolutely go back and do this again next time family is in town. What a well-run outfit! read more

I came to Estes Park from LA to attend my BFF's wedding so I decided to stay in Estes Park an additional four days after seeing how incredibly beautiful the park was. Then, I couldn't believe my eyes, they had several stables in the area. I used to ride bareback, and my hero is Monty Roberts the original, "Horse Whisperer". No breaking of horses, only "Joining up." Carefully reading the reviews, I decided on Gateway Stables. I was not just pleased, I was gasping at every turn. It's one frame after another as if you're living in a National Geographic documentary while riding a beautiful, perfectly trained pampered, and happy horse. I paid to ride in a group of four for 4 hours, and luck was mine. I ended up riding solo with a fantastic guide, Patrick Kerrigan. What a gem. He's a college grad with a bachelor's in animal science and a true animal lover. My horse was neighing sporadically (I loved feeling his lungs expand as he neighed!) Patrick got off his horse, followed all the lines and then very gently adjusted a line around "Twenty's" ear. The sensitive small adjustment seemed to work. This ride was a dream come true, clean and beautiful with a fabulous guide, riding in the Rocky Mountains, walking through streams, in meadows, through forested areas while hearing about the history of the area. They treat their horses like gold that's #1 for me. If you can splurge- go for the 2 or 4 hour ride you may not be back for a long while, there is so much beauty to take in and they won't let you miss an inch. It was a lifetime opportunity. I will never forget. Thank you Patrick and Gateway. read more

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a beautiful scenic ride and the stable operation was very friendly and efficient. our guide Lis was fantastic and made it a wonderful experience! read more

The place is well ran. Everything went without a hitch. The sites were amazing and the horses really easy to ride.

There is a reason why Gateway National Stables has such great views. I'm so glad I decided to book a trip with them as opposed to some other companies I found online. They are conveniently located about 10-13 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Make sure you arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled time. This will give you time to fill out waivers and make your payment. Our tour guide was great. She was so friendly and talkative. She provided us with a lot of information about the area and seemed really knowledgeable about the horses. Horseback riding was amazing. We were able cover a lot of ground and even got really close to a bunch of elk! We stopped at one point so the tour guide could take some pictures. I'm so happy we did because the pictures came out great - we were in the most picturesque spot. I can't remember the name of my horse but he was great! He was an older horse who went at a slow pace and decided to take plenty of stops along the way. He was really easy going. I was told they match you up with a horse based on experience (and also your personality!). I must say, I felt very safe during the entire experience. I definitely felt I was in good hands! Pricing is reasonable. We bought tickets for a 2 hour guided tour for $60 (plus tip). Thankfully, you can tip on a card! They have a bunch of timed packages so check out their website or give them a call for more information on that. read more

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Great 2 hour ride, our guide Maddie was really good. Fun to see RMNP from a new perspective. Definitely recommend!

We had a wonderful time! Paola was our guide and she was really kind and professional. We loved talking with her on the trail and hearing the facts she shared about park. The trail we rode horses on was absolutely beautiful; I was in awe the whole time! All in all, a great day! read more

My boyfriend and I went for a 4 hour ride with our guide, Michael. He was WONDERFUL and extremely knowledgeable, helpful, I cannot say enough good things about him. I had been on rides through this stable and through other stables before but Michael surpassed my expectations. I would most certainly be back to this stable for future trips to this area. read more

We had a great experience today. We went horseback riding with two young kiddos who had never really ridden before. Our guide, Landon, was incredibly kind and patient with them. Beautiful scenery and great staff attitude. Would love to go again! read more

Super fun, loved the people, they were all very friendly. I'm not experienced on horseback, but our guide was awesome. Our guide (Rose) was very knowledgeable about the trail and had lots of little facts that made it interesting. Super cool experience--definitely would go again. read more

National Park Gateway Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado