Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is a way of life in the Rocky Mountain West and Lone Mountain Ranch is no exception.

Our wranglers will guide you through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery in the west. Whether you are horseback riding on the Ranch, in the bordering Lee Metcalf Wilderness or Gallatin National Forest or in Yellowstone National Park, all of your riding takes place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We have a well-trained herd of horses and experienced wranglers who lead our rides with enjoyment, education and safety in mind.

Rides are limited to a few riders per wrangler so the wranglers are able to provide more specialized attention informing guests about the area and what they are seeing along the ride. The wranglers will spend time with guests on their first full day assessing their abilities and matching them with the best horse and riding experiences for their ability level. Some of our guests come with previous riding experience, but it is not required. Our wranglers can teach beginners the skills they need to enjoy their time on horseback and also advance the skills of more experienced riders.

Lone Mountain Ranch is an ideal place for young people ages 6+ to develop the skills and self-confidence to ride a horse. We begin with basic horsemanship and control skills and build on those skills throughout the week. Kids are welcome to join their parents for family-oriented rides or participate in rides with other kids in the Outdoor Youth Adventure Program.

Overnight horsepack trips are another unique way to experience the wonders of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Whether you are heading out to fly fish a high alpine lake or stream or traveling into Yellowstone to conquer a peak, Lone Mountain Ranch is able to guide you on the journey.

To ensure horse and rider safety in mountainous terrain, we enforce a rider weight limit of 230 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can guests horseback ride?
Lone Mountain Ranch offers horseback riding in Yellowstone National Park, the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Gallatin National Forest and around the Ranch.

2. Do you have to be an experienced rider?
No. Lone Mountain Ranch wranglers can teach beginners the skills they will need to enjoy a day or week of horseback riding in Big Sky and teach experienced riders more advanced skills.

3. How long is a ride? We offer day rides ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours.
For the more adventurous souls, we also offer overnight horsepack trips.

4. What is different about the horseback riding program at Lone Mountain Ranch vs. other dude ranches and guest ranches?
Lone Mountain Ranch offers incredible diversity with our horseback riding program. The terrain in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is some of the most beautiful in the country and Lone Mountain Ranch is the only guest ranch with permits to guide in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding Lee Metcalf and Gallatin National Forests areas. Our wranglers are experienced not only in their knowledge of horses, but also in their knowledge of the ecosystem with the ability to help guests learn more about the area they’re exploring. Because of the high quality of our wranglers, we are able to provide great horseback riding vacations to riders of all skill levels.