Land Adventures at Vail Stables: Rocky Point Horseback Ride

Rates

• All-Age Rides (Ages 5-99+): $130
• Adults-Only Rides (Ages 18+): $150
• Private Rides (First 3 people): Starting at $780 -**20% gratuity added to groups of 6 or more.

Duration

1 Hour in the saddle plus 30 minutes for check-in process

We allow uphill trotting. Within reason.

About

• Family Rides include kids 5 yrs+ (See schedule for availablilty)
• Upgrade to an Adult-only Ride or a Private Ride.
• There is an abundance of sunshine, and a scarcity of cliffs and Mountain Lions on this multi-dimensional ride.
• Anyone and everyone, 5 yrs and older can do this ride. We have many alternate routes to mitigate any fears or family members with special needs
• Enjoy the unobstructed views during the first 30 minutes as the horses climb 600 feet in elevation up to Rocky Point.
• As the trail switchbacks through the high mountain meadow, grind some fragrant sage between your fingers and apply liberally. It's so refreshing! It also works well if you forgot to apply your deodorant that morning.
• Once at Rocky Point, riders are privy to a spectacular 300 degree view of the Vail Valley, Gore Range, Beaver Creek, Bald Mountain, and the Vail Ski Slopes. Holiday card photos happen here.
• From there, the trail follows the edge of a shady, ancient Aspen glade where the trail splits. A right turn leads to the Bear Hollow and Dark Timber rides for full immersion in "Forest Bathing".
• For this ride, we continue heading straight ahead and begin the slow descent back the corral. Grassy meadows and brushy areas conceal deer and their fawns. Watch them until they blink. We promise they are not decoys!
• If all riders were able to keep your horse's head in the 'alert' position and the hooves in a generally forward direction, the guide will take the longer route, to where a rustic, old cabin sits. It was once the site of many cowboy dinners.

What to Bring

• What to wear: long pants and sturdy shoes
• We suggest bringing a camera, sunglasses, selfie-stick, water, sunscreen, and your singing voice
• Helmets are provided and we have many loaner cowboy hats

We have parking. We also have a shuttle if you are on foot. It's a long, hot hike up the mountain. Text (970) 445-8204. We will pick you up at the Vail Transportation Center where the sign says "Bustang" just as soon as one of us is free to ditch our other duties. It's a white van with our logo.