Saddle up on Bear Hollow with Gore Range views
1.5 Hour in the saddle plus 30 minutes for check-in process.
Helmet, loaner cowboy hats
Ride the Bear Hollow Trail on a 1.5-hour group horseback experience in Vail, with time built in for check-in. Enjoy scenic views toward the Gore Range, Vail ski slopes, and Beaver Creek ski slopes.
Age limit is 5+ for this trail ride. Weight limits: 225 lbs if under 6' tall, 240 lbs if over 6', and 260 lbs if over 6'4". A 20% automatic gratuity is added for groups of 6 or more, and $10 admission into Happy G.O.A.T. Hours is not included.
Cancel at least 48 hours and 5 minutes before to receive a full refund. Groups of 12+ and private rides require 30 days notice; private events in the G.O.A.T. Happy Hour area and groups of 18+ require 60 days. Full refund if the operator cancels due to outrageous weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Plan on these limits: 225 lbs if you are under 6' tall, 240 lbs if you are over 6' tall, and 260 lbs if you are over 6'4".
Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (avoid pants that are too tight). Bring sunscreen and a small camera if you want. Leave backpacks and big purses in your car; the saddle has bags for belongings, but large 48 oz water bottles won’t fit (a 12 oz bottle is usually sufficient).
Arrive at your reservation time. Don’t arrive earlier unless you plan to wait until you’re called over to start check-in.
The horses here know their stuff, and so do the guides. Pedro, Chloe, Olivia, and the other staff members consistently earn praise for being friendly, patient, and excellent at making nervous or first-time riders feel completely at ease. The owner Kim gets special mentions for her warmth and attention to detail. Families particularly appreciate how accommodating they are with young children (they take kids as young as 5), and the horses like Chester, Twister, and even Sassy are well-trained and perfectly matched to riders' experience levels. The trail rides through the "Enchanted Forest" are genuinely breathtaking, especially during fall when the aspens are changing colors. Guides thoughtfully stop for photos and keep safety as a top priority throughout the experience. A couple of reviewers wished they'd had more time to connect with their horses before and after rides, noting the operation can feel a bit rushed during busy periods with little opportunity for petting or bonding. Beyond horseback riding, the goat happy hour and goat yoga get enthusiastic mentions as fun, relaxed activities with stunning mountain views.
Top 10 experience ever! Owner matched the perfect horses for our unexpectedly epic 90 minute ride through breath taking scenery and true mountain trails. Olivia, our guide was movie star perfect with training and charm that won the hearts of everyone.
Lone McCord
September 26, 2025
Top 10 experience ever! Owner matched the perfect horses for our unexpectedly epic 90 minute ride through breath taking scenery and true mountain trails. Olivia, our guide was movie star perfect with training and charm that won the hearts of everyone.
Lone McCord
September 26, 2025