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    2-Hour Horseback Ride in Garden of the Gods

    Explore Garden of the Gods trails with guides known as real cowboys

    4.8 stars• 1.7K reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guided ride, helmet, commentary

    Highlights

    Explore Garden of the Gods on a guided horseback ride led by real cowboys. Take in scenic trails while hearing commentary on the area's sights, history, flora, and fauna.

    • Ride through Garden of the Gods with professional guides
    • Listen to commentary on local sights and history
    • Discover the area's flora and fauna along the trail
    • Begin with a safety briefing before your ride

    What's Included

    • Professionally guided horseback ride
    • Safety briefing
    • Helmet
    • Commentary on sights, history, flora, and fauna

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride for preparation and a safety talk
    • Ages 11+ only; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Height minimum 4 feet; weight limit 235 lbs
    • Wear closed-toe shoes; helmets are required and provided
    • One rider is allowed per horse
    • Riding under the influence of alcohol or other substances is prohibited
    • Present the credit card used for booking and matching valid photo ID at check-in
    • Expect a $2.75 per-person park fee plus tax, not included in the listed price
    • Rides operate in safe weather conditions and may be canceled due to inclement weather

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations or changes made less than 48 hours before departure incur the full charge. The booking fee is non-refundable on partial refunds.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride for preparation and a safety talk.

    Wear closed-toe shoes (required). Long pants are recommended.

    To join the trail ride, you must be at least 8 years old, at least 4 feet tall, and 235 lbs or under.

    Meeting details

    Academy Riding Stables, 4 El Paso Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

    Experience provided by Academy Riding Stables

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    Adult

    $172.78

    Ages 16 and older

    0

    Child

    $172.78

    Ages 8-15

    0

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Trail rides through Garden of the Gods with this crew are consistently delivering the kind of experience people talk about long after they leave. Guides like Morgan, Matthew, Jaiden, and Jeremiah come up by name again and again, praised for being knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely fun to ride with. Several reviewers noted how naturally guides balanced sharing information about the park's rock formations with simply letting riders soak in the scenery. The logistics are straightforward and well-organized, from booking to the safety briefing and helmet fitting on arrival. Beginner riders show up nervous and leave raving, while experienced riders appreciate that the horses are calm and well-trained. One reviewer brought a group of 32 and felt the whole operation handled it smoothly, which says a lot about how the staff manages different group sizes and comfort levels. One-hour and two-hour ride options both get strong marks, with the two-hour ride offering a bit more time to settle in and enjoy the views. A practical tip from one reviewer worth passing along: wear jeans rather than leggings. Overall, this is a well-run operation staffed by people who clearly take pride in what they do, and it shows in just how many guests leave wanting to come back.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My first time riding a horse and it was amazinggg! Jayden made sure I was comfortable the entire time and was very informative about the area. Can’t recommend this place enough.

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    Kevin

    August 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My first time riding a horse and it was amazinggg! Jayden made sure I was comfortable the entire time and was very informative about the area. Can’t recommend this place enough.

    Photo of Kevin

    Kevin

    August 26, 2026

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