GRAND TETON HORSEBACK RIDING EXPERIENCE
There is arguably no better way to experience the dramatic landscapes and plentiful fauna in the Grand Tetons than from the back of a horse. The endless trails that weave through its valleys and mountains, which are pierced by an expansive network of rivers and streams, make it one of the finest slices of riding paradise north of the Equator. A Grand Teton horseback riding experience is quite simply as Western as it can get, and the protected areas here are full of surprises revealed only to those who dare to venture through.
Glamping on the Greys offers guided trail rides on our experienced trail horses through some of the most picturesque and ecologically abundant lands in Wyoming. Located in the Star Valley, the mountains and valleys surrounding the Little Grey’s River offer some of the best views in North America. Explore well-known local trails like Pickle Pass, Strawberry Creek Trail, McDougal Pass and the popular Roosevelt Meadows. From beginner-friendly rides to more intensive all-day or pack-trip rides, we cater to those with varying experience levels and ambitions.
The area has a unique variety of terrain to cover, ranging from jagged goat trails up steep mountainsides to expansive valleys and meadows, streams and rivers to ford. Wyoming is a wild place, a place for the adventurous at heart. Many Grand Teton National Park horseback riding trails have lookout points featuring sweeping panoramas of the mountains, their chasms and beyond. The scope and scale of the geology and biology on display here can often have a profound effect on those who behold it.
A Grand Teton horseback riding experience will lead you through some swoon-worthy trails, each seemingly more beautiful than the last. The ride up Greyback Ridge offers breathtaking views of the Grand Tetons on a clear day. The scenic two-mile loop to Bailey Lake where you can jump off and take a dip in the water is a perfect half-day horseback riding excursion.
The Little Greys River trailhead is one of the treasures of Star Valley, beginning at an elevation of about 6,950 feet at the intersection of a sprawling meadow and the Wyoming range and ascending with a climb of 2730 feet. Ride amongst blooming wildflowers as eagles soar overhead, catch a glimpse of a bighorn sheep on a mountain top, or a vixen fox teaching her kits how to hunt. We offer half-day and full-day rides, as well as extended multi-day horse pack trips.
Wondering how to prepare for a Grand Tetons horseback riding experience? Below are some basic tips that will make you more comfortable on the journey.
Our all-inclusive horseback riding excursions include everything you need to enjoy a perfect Western experience that’s as action-packed or as serene as you desire. Together, with a group of your favorite people, you may come to discover deeper and more meaningful connections as you take a step back from the modernities of daily life and allow yourself to be reoriented around life at camp. Sleep under a starlit night, accompanied by the sounds of nature, and wake up in a well-appointed tent on fresh linens, sipping a hot coffee or tea while breakfast is prepared by our camp chef. There are numerous activities that can be enjoyed from camp like world-class trout fishing, swimming, wildlife photography, hiking, mountain biking, wagon rides and more.
Whether you’re after a short leisurely stroll around camp or you want to maximize your horse in the saddle with multiple full days of riding, we have rides and horses to cater to everyone. From the eight-mile journey up Little Greys River Trail, through Pickle Pass to Roosevelt Meadow, to the scenic two-mile loop to Bailey Lake, we can organize rides for groups with ambitions of all types. Children aged eight and over are allowed to take part in the full- and half-day rides, and younger children may be led around camp free of charge by our staff. Adventure seekers may want to reach high-elevation areas like the famed Hoback Peak and Clause Peake, each boasting peaks of over 10,000 feet. Learn more about our Horseback Riding experiences.
Half-Day Rides
After breakfast, saddle up and go for a ride to nearby Bailey Lake, jump off and take a dip in the water or for the more adventurous, launch yourself off the rope swing. Many shorter trails can be explored around the Little Greys River, one of the tributaries of the famed Greys River, which plays host to the formidable Greyback Ridge. There are many options for beautiful two-to-five-mile half-day rides near camp that offer spectacular viewpoints.
Full-Day Rides
Scale the peak of Greyback Ridge, where on a clear day, the Tetons can be seen sweeping out before you. Pack a lunch and enjoy a rest before remounting and heading back down toward camp. Explore different areas of the Bridger-Teton range by taking a short trailer ride to trailheads for Jenny Lake, Shoal Falls or Table Mountain.
Pack Rides
Pack rides are a unique experience for most people, even those who have extensive experience riding horses. We offer guided pack horse rides for one-night or multi-night trips to destinations in even more remote regions. Bring just the essentials on a pack horse, and trek off into the wilderness like the cowboys once did.
Knocking right on Grand Teton National Park’s door, Glamping on the Greys is nestled in the exquisite Star Valley, on land studded with numerous trailheads and places of interest. Our trustworthy trail horses can take you through many of Wyoming’s most beautiful trails, led by our experienced and informative guides who will tell you all you want to know about the characteristics of the area. Absorb the feeling of the West in its most authentic grandeur by contacting us to book your Grand Teton horseback riding experience.