There's no more fitting way to experience the American West than on horseback, and Jackson Hole delivers. Ride through sagebrush meadows with the Grand Tetons towering above, cross mountain streams, and cover terrain that makes you feel like you've stepped right into a classic Western film. Whether it's your first time in the saddle or you've been riding for years, this valley has an experience for you.
🏞️ Types of Horseback Experiences
Scenic Trail Rides
1 to 2-hour guided rides through sagebrush flats and forest trails with views of the Tetons. Perfect for beginners and families with kids.
Half-Day & Full-Day Rides
Venture deeper into backcountry terrain, cross alpine meadows, and reach viewpoints inaccessible by foot or vehicle.
Sunset & Evening Rides
The golden hour over the Tetons from horseback is one of those experiences you remember forever. Several outfitters offer evening rides followed by a cookout dinner.
Pack Trips & Overnights
Multi-day expeditions into the Bridger-Teton Wilderness with pack horses carrying your camp. The ultimate Jackson Hole adventure for serious riders.
🐎 Top Outfitters in Jackson Hole
Solitude Float Trips & Horseback Riding
One of the longest-running outfitters in the area, operating guided rides inside Grand Teton National Park. Trail rides depart from Colter Bay and offer some of the best Teton views available from horseback. Half-hour, one-hour, and two-hour options available — perfect for families and first-timers.
Reservations are strongly recommended in summer, especially for early morning rides when the light is best.
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Turpin Meadow Ranch
A true dude ranch experience in the upper valley, with overnight stays and full daily riding programs. Turpin Meadow sits at the edge of Bridger-Teton National Forest, giving riders immediate access to backcountry terrain. Guided rides range from beginner-friendly meadow loops to challenging mountain trails for experienced riders.
The ranch also offers wagon rides, fishing, and evening cookouts — an all-inclusive taste of Wyoming life.
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Spring Creek Ranch Equestrian Center
Located on a butte above the valley with unobstructed 360-degree views, Spring Creek Ranch offers some of the most scenic horseback rides in Jackson Hole. The setting — high sagebrush terrain with the Tetons in full view — is simply extraordinary. Sunset rides are their signature experience and book up quickly in peak season.
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Horseback riding in Jackson Hole is primarily a summer and early fall activity, with most outfitters operating from late May through early October. July and August are peak months — book at least 2–3 weeks in advance. Some ranches offer fall rides into October, when the aspen trees turn gold and the crowds thin out considerably.
For winter visitors, horse-drawn sleigh rides through the National Elk Refuge are an unforgettable alternative — gliding through the refuge among hundreds of elk with the snow-covered Tetons as a backdrop.
Weight and age restrictions vary by outfitter. Most require riders to be at least 6 years old and under 240 lbs. Always confirm these details when booking.