Ride 6 hours on advanced trails in Custer State Park, with lunch included
6 hours
Up to 8 people
Lunch, Helmet, Gratuity
Ride a guided full-day horseback route from Blue Bell Lodge Stables through French Creek, the Wildlife Loop, and Parker Canyon. This advanced, walk-only ride includes a sack lunch at the far end of the canyon.
Advanced riders only; no instruction and the ride is walk-only. Riders must be physically fit and properly hydrated, and be able to ride 3–3.5 hours without water or stretching. Maximum weight is 230 lbs for riders 6 feet or less; riders under 18 must wear a helmet, and each rider has their own horse.
Full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full credit if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, including severe inclement weather that prevents departure. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours are charged the full price.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride time to check in. The ride leaves on time and won’t wait for late parties.
Check in at the Stables office and turn in a completed Registration & Liability Waiver Form.
Bring only your cellphone for photos. Leave behind backpacks, purses, fanny packs, cameras, Go-Pros, ponchos, neck accessories, and water bottles; you can’t have anything hanging from or tied to you.
This historic 1920s lodge sits in a spectacular location within Custer State Park, offering an ideal home base for exploring the Wildlife Loop, Iron Mountain Road, and Needles Highway. Guests consistently praise the impeccably clean rooms and cabins, with accommodations ranging from the main lodge to creekside units and cozy private cabins. The deluxe rooms with outdoor patios are particularly popular for wildlife watching right from your door. The restaurant earns high marks for its buffet and bison steak, with friendly service and generous portions at reasonable prices. Staff throughout the property get plenty of mentions for being welcoming and helpful. The setting is genuinely stunning, with that peaceful, tucked-into-the-hills feeling that makes for a memorable stay. Keep in mind this is a place to unplug and enjoy nature rather than catch up on streaming. Visitors from near and far seem genuinely charmed by the combination of historical character, natural beauty, and convenient park access.
If you want to see wild buffalo, this is the place. If you're lucky, you might find yourself surrounded by buffalo and unable to get out of your car.
S Yoshioka
March 16, 2026
If you want to see wild buffalo, this is the place. If you're lucky, you might find yourself surrounded by buffalo and unable to get out of your car.
S Yoshioka
March 16, 2026