Ride scenic trails and see local historic areas on a 90-minute horseback tour
90 mins
Helmet, water, saddle bag
Enjoy a 90-minute ride with a mix of trails, mountain views, and local historic areas. This experience includes everything on the one-hour ride, with extra time to explore more.
Ages 8+ with a maximum weight of 200 lbs. Weather and road conditions permitting. The road to Old Stage Riding Stables is steep, bumpy, winding, and requires a competent driver with no fear of heights.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the departure time.
Product ID: S894U7
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride time so you can complete paperwork, get a helmet fitted if you want one, and meet your horse. Horses depart at the scheduled ride time.
Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.
No. Do not use Lyft or Uber; it is a long walk down.
Old Stage Riding Stables, 6620 Old Stage Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
This is a multi-generational family-run stable with genuine warmth woven into every visit. Guides like Piper, Sky, Jenny, Carly, and David consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, patient, and attentive, especially with first-timers and anxious kids. The horses themselves are rescues, clearly well-loved and well-trained, and riders frequently mention how calm and sure-footed they are even in challenging conditions like snow and steep terrain. The trail scenery gets high marks, with mountain views that are particularly stunning during fall color season. There's also a charming on-site cantina and a few friendly resident animals that add to the rustic, authentic atmosphere. Solo riders have occasionally noted that guides can be quieter when the group is small, so if conversation and storytelling are important to you, it may be worth mentioning that when you book. The overall experience here feels personal rather than transactional. One guest even pulled off a mountain proposal with the staff's help and walked away engaged. That kind of care is hard to fake, and it shows up consistently across the reviews. Longer ride options are available for those wanting to go deeper into the trails, and many guests specifically mention planning a return trip for that reason.
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