Missoula Horseback Riding, Horse Trail Rides

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Horseback Riding

In Montana, nothing can beat horseback riding vacations through the wilderness of the Big Sky country. You can find out firsthand why outdoor enthusiasts come back year after year, exploring the trails with views of incredible lakes, rivers and mountain peaks.

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Providers These companies can get you there

Cabinet Mountain Outfitter - 80 mins from Missoula

We offer horse back rides from two hours to all day. Trail rides can consist of rides to mountain lakes and streams, cattle drives, pack trips.

Hood's Western Adventures

Local family-owned and operated guided horse back riding business. We offer 1-2 hour rides, lessons, boarding and host many different events!

Rugg's River Ranch and Outfitting

Come enjoy western Montana the way we see it. Located on the Clark Fork River just off I-90 sixty miles west of Missoula. Whitewater, Float Fishing, Trail rides, Pack trips

Wild Skies Outfitting

Providing guided horseback trail rides, wilderness pack trips, day fishing trips, big game hunting and more in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness near Philipsburg, MT.

Get away from it all by taking a horseback trip in Montana. Just outside Missoula you will find all the trails you could want for some perfect journeys into the forests.

You can find plenty of gentle horses to carry you to all parts of this lovely region. You can stop off for some fishing at many of the lakes, or shoot some great photos. Just relaxing is fun, too, and viewing the wild forests and animals that make this their home.

You can ride the Kim Williams Nature Trail for two and a half miles along a system that runs along rivers into Hellgate Canyon. This trail is perfect for small children. For those more experienced, you can veer off on Hellgate Canyon Trail to travel to the top of Mount Sentinel.

Wildlife will thrill young and old. Watch the birds like great blue herons or the osprey. See the black bear and mountain lion roaming the trail. Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is another place to find great trails.

Many other trails can be accessed easily and you should check maps for more wonderful horseback riding trails and bring the family for a great summer experience.

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Missoula Equestrian Park

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Mustang Montana

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