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Interpretative Horseback Rides
Categories: Just for Kids, Horseback Trail Rides
Location: Canyon Village Area, Mammoth Hot Springs Area, Tower and Roosevelt Areas
Season: Summer
Intensity: 4
Duration: 1-2 hours
Directions:
Mammoth Hotel Yellowstone’s main park roads form a “figure eight,” with spurs heading out from the “eight” to the five park entrances. For reference purposes, the “eight” is divided into an upper and lower loop.
From the North Entrance of Yellowstone Park, head south 4.5 miles/7 kilometers on the North Entrance spur road.
From Norris Junction, drive north 21 Miles/34 kilometers along the main park road (west side-lower loop) to Mammoth Hot Springs Village.
From Tower Junction, drive northwest 18 miles/ 29 kilometers along the main park road (upper side-upper loop) to Mammoth Village. road ½ mile to the Mammoth
Canyon Corrals
Yellowstone’s main park roads form a “figure eight,” with spurs heading out from the “eight” to the five park entrances. For reference purposes, the “eight” is divided into an upper and lower loop.
From East Entrance of Yellowstone Park, head west 27 miles/43 kilometers on the East Entrance spur road to Fishing Bridge Junction near Lake Village. Turn right (north) at the main park road and go north 15 miles/24 kilometers Canyon Corrals will be on the left side of the road.
From the North Entrance of Yellowstone Park, head south on the North Entrance spur road for 5 miles/8 kilometers to Mammoth Hot Springs Village. From Mammoth Hot Springs head south 22 miles/35 kilometers on the main park road (upper loop) to Norris Junction, then east 11 miles/18 kilometers to Canyon Village.
From Mammoth, head east 18 miles/29 kilometers on the main park road (upper loop) to Tower Junction, then south 19 miles/30 kilometers to Canyon Village junction. Continue South another mile the corral entrance is on the right. This is a scenic route over Dunraven Pass.
Roosevelt Lodge
Yellowstone’s main park roads form a “figure eight,” with spurs heading out from the “eight” to the five park entrances. For reference purposes, the “eight” is divided into an upper and lower loop.
From the North Entrance, head south on North Entrance spur road to Mammoth (5 miles, 8 kilometers.) From Mammoth, head east 18 miles/29 kilometers) to Tower/Roosevelt junction, along the main park road (north side-upper loop.) At the junction, turn right to go into Roosevelt Lodge
From Canyon Village, drive north 18 miles/28.9 kilometers on the main park road (east side-upper loop), over Dunraven Pass, to Tower/Roosevelt Junction turn left to Roosevelt Lodge.
Maps: Printable Map
While Yellowstone is the world's first national park, it's also located in the heart of cowboy country. The original exploration of Yellowstone was done on foot and on horseback, and yet today it is still a big part of truly experiencing Yellowstone.
Season: Summer, Intensity: 4, Duration: 1-2 hours, Location: Canyon Village Area, Mammoth Hot Springs Area, Tower and Roosevelt Areas
Description
Somehow the sage-covered valleys and breathtaking canyons in Yellowstone National Park seem even more impressive on horseback. Horseback Trail Rides run from Canyon, Roosevelt and Mammoth.
Intensity
Easy to Moderate
Length & Time
One to two hours depending on specific trail ride.
Requirements
- Minimum age required to ride is 8 years old. (8 through 11 years must be accompanied by an adult.)
- Minimum height required to ride is 48" (4 feet) tall
- Maximum guest weight permitted is 240 pounds
- Helmets are available upon request
Departure Locations
Canyon Lodge & Cabins
One-Hour Ride
This ride goes through an open meadow adjacent to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (not visible from the trail). The ride follows Cascade Creek through a wooded area and returns to the corral through a series of meadows and pine forests.
Two-Hour Ride
This ride leaves the corral, heading into timber and crossing a large meadow and some burn area. The ride continues along the rim of the Cascade Canyon through which Cascade Creek flows. A nice view into the canyon is possible from Coyote Slide. The ride returns to the corral through a series of meadows. (Cascade Canyon is not to be confused with the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone; the Grand Canyon is not visible from the trail.)
Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins
One-Hour Ride
This ride goes through sagebrush flats along Garnet Hill. It then goes up a hill and across a stream from a view of Pleasant Valley and Hellroaring Mountain. It loops around and heads back to the corral through the other side of the Valley.
Two-Hour Ride
This ride heads up a wooded hillside behind the corral. At the top of the hill, the ride goes through sagebrush flats and meadows. It then reenters a wooded area and travels along Lost Canyon and over Lost Creek. It then climbs up to and around Lost Lake, coming out by the Petrified Tree. The ride goes through Pleasant Valley on the way back to the corral.
Horseback rides are also available to the Old West Dinner Cookout.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
One-Hour Ride
This ride takes you on an easy trail through sagebrush flats toward Bunsen Peak. Near the base of the mountain the trail drops down and loops around through a large aspen meadow, eventually returning to the corral.
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Insider Tips
- Knowledgeable guides make this interpretive horse ride worth while. The ride is packed with education and historical information about Yellowstone.
Related Information
Interpretative Horseback Rides Operating Dates & Rates
Rates do not include tax and utility fee.
The following Package includes a horseback ride or Stagecoach ride:
The following tours depart from Mammoth Hotel, Canyon Lodge or Roosevelt Lodge
Roosevelt Stagecoach Adventure
Roosevelt Old West Dinner Cookout (by wagon or horseback)
Washburn Expedition
Wake up to Wildlife
Lamar Valley Wildlife Excursion
Evening Wildlife Encounters