One Hour Horseback Ride

Highlights

Description

Step into the saddle for a welcoming one-hour ride through the Colorado foothills. Friendly guides greet you on arrival, introduce the horses, and help everyone settle in with simple tips to feel comfortable and in control. Once you’re ready, the group heads onto soft, forested trails with wide-open views of the mountains and the valley below. The pace is unhurried and conversation comes easily, with time to breathe in the pine air, listen to hoofbeats, and enjoy the scenery together. Along the way you’ll pass traces of the region’s past—old mining routes and quiet hillside cemeteries—small reminders that these trails have stories to tell. Photo pauses are encouraged, especially at viewpoints where the light filters through the trees. If you’re brand new to riding, the team keeps things simple and supportive; returning riders can relax into familiar rhythms and share the experience with family or friends. The hour goes by quickly but leaves a lasting glow: a gentle horse under you, the mountains all around, and a shared adventure that’s easy to say yes to. It’s the perfect taste of Colorado for families and first-timers who want something memorable, safe, and genuinely fun.

Itinerary

2:45 PM — Arrive, check in, and waiversn3:00 PM — Meet guide & horse; safety talkn3:10 PM — Mount up and depart onto forest trailn3:40 PM — Scenic pause for photos & viewsn4:00 PM — Return to corral and dismount

Price & Availability

$70 per rider. Option to add a child rider (under 5) to ride double. Live availability shown in the calendar. Full refund/credit with 48 hours’ notice; full refund if operator cancels for weather.

Food & Drink

No food or drinks included on this short ride.

Instructions

Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and waivers. Follow posted directions to the stable’s parking area in Central City. Have your confirmation ready.

Restrictions

No age limit; riders 6+ may ride solo; under 5 must ride double. 230 lb weight limit. Rides are weather-dependent; no sandals.

Transportation

Transportation not included; self-drive to the meeting point.