National Park Gateway Stables

National Park Gateway Stables

National Park Gateway Stables
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Saddle up with our horses and guide as we ride through the scenic trails and meadows in the Colorado Rockies. We offer a range of tours from a two-hour ride which includes beautiful points of interest like Fall River, Hidden Meadow and the enchanting Horseshoe Park. Along with four and six-hour tours, we also offer a full-day experience for the most adventurous spirits that explores the Roaring River, Ypsilon Lake and the historic Lawn Lake. Bring snacks and water for the ride, or join us for our Dinner Ride which includes a ride through Rocky Mountain National Park and a dinner at the Trailhead Restaurant. As part of a family business with almost 50 years of experience, we pride ourselves on the care and love we have for our horses, these mountains and your safety and experience. Join us soon for a unique western adventure soon!
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  • Marjorie M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best therapy ever
    I have a very stressful job, my husband always gets me a horseback ride to decompress!! It works! Best experience ever! Brian our guide was so amazing, friendly, accommodating, waited always for us to be comfortable and at our pace! Brian made it so enjoyable! We will be back and request Brian !!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 May 2023
  • Emelia F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    4-Hour Horseback Ride - Private
    Took a four-hour ride with Mackenzie (sorry if I didn't spell right) in the RMNP. I was there with mom and sis (it was just us!) and our horses behaved beautifully. As I continued to hike that week, I continued to be impressed by how well our horses picked their way over the trails. The vistas we saw were beautiful. Mackenzie did an awesome job coaching us and sharing all of her knowledge and love for horses (and beyond) with us.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 28 May 2023
  • Erin M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    2 hour ROMO Ride
    Our wrangler, Zoe, was knowledgeable about the area and very comfortable being in full command of the horses and our group. My daughter was very excited about this ride and probably asked 100 questions during the two ride. Zoe answered each one with patience while attentively listening and keeping us all engaged. She offered to take a family photo and some rain never dampened her spirits. She has found her true calling in working with animals. The horses were all calm and very comfortable on the trail. The views are great as well!!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 June 2023
  • MMF
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    2 Hour Trail Ride
    Graham the trail guide made our ride amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the landscape and all the plants and wildlife! I learned a lot on the 2 hour ride thanks to all his fun facts and would definitely go back to learn more.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 June 2023
  • Jessica L
    Newport Beach, California2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect day trip for any age
    Everyone was great! My mom and I booked a Friday 4 hour tour and loved it. Landon was perfect. Engaging and filled with fun facts and stories. Drifter was the best horse, and my mom had his brother (gambler?) - gorgeous and so tame. Very clear the horses are well taken care of and loved. I could come back to Estes just to do a full day trip with this crew. Highly recommend.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 16 June 2023
  • Minky246
    Evansville, Indiana3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing outfit with amazing views
    We had an amazing time on a ride with Eric. I rode Choctaw and my wife rode Chico. I would rank this as the top five things that I have done in my life. The mountains were amazing and the guide was fantastic. Answered every single question that I had about the mounds, the wildlife and the botany in the area. The views were incredible. I highly recommend going with this outfit. Prices were great and just an overall amazing experience.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 June 2023
  • Kevin Burden
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous Mountain Horse Ride
    National Gateway Stables was great! We booked the 2 hour ride and had a wonderful time. Brian, our guide, was friendly, knowlegeable, and great with the kids. The views in the park were breath taking. The horses were beautiful and obviously well cared for. I highly recomend National Park Stables for anyone interest in a great way to see the park.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 23 June 2023
  • Susan D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views of Rocky Mountain National Park
    I haven't been on a horse for years, and getting back on one here was a delight. Gorgeous blue skies, stunning views, lovely conversation with our guide, Brion. Everyone on staff was pleasant and helpful. We'll be back soon for another ride!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 June 2023
  • Grant G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unforgettable excursion
    We took a four hour trip with our guide, Brian. Brian was fantastic!!! It was an amazing ride and unforgettable experience going into RMNP. Brian was very charismatic and knowledgeable, keeping us safe and giving us great information about the park. One of us had never ridden a horse before and still felt totally comfortable because of his guidance. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone, regardless of whether or not you’ve ridden before.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 June 2023
  • DOP2112
    Olympia Heights, Florida20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing way to see Rocky Mountain national Park
    Riding horseback through the Rocky Mountain National Park with our wonderful guide Graham was the highlight of our trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and all of the ranch-hands were very professional and service oriented. 5 star rating- highly recommend!!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 June 2023
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amanda w
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I loveee these rides so much! 💜🍁

Micheal was our tour guide for our 4hr ride and he was super awesome & down to earth. Gave a lot of great insight about the landscape which was great for the kids. This has been our second ride, our first one was a 2hr ride with Jessica who was also super sweet and fun to have as a tour leader. I absolutely love these rides & can’t wait to go on the full day adventure one day soon! 🌞
Written 27 September 2023
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cesi100
Houston, TX102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
Horses are many and well cared for. The cowgirls are very sharp and friendly. Many tours daily. We did the 2 hours tour which was amazing.
Written 24 September 2023
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eonny
Fort Collins, CO369 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
- Third time using this stables.
- Two-hour ride with or eight-year old granddaughter. This stables does ride into Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Our guide, Maddie, was so attentive to our granddaughter. Engaging her all the ride. Even tested her at the end on facts given at the beginning.
- Scenery was breathtaking. The wheel ruts from the Civilian Conservation Corps were visible after near 100 years.
- Spotted elk, hear an elk bugle and three mule deer.
- Well worth it. Hurry, they stop giving rides October 1st.
Written 22 September 2023
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laurie w
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
I went on the 2 hour ride in September. Our guide was very nice and pointed out a lot of interesting things along the way. She talked about the park from history to the elk calls we heard.
I appreciated the care they seem to take with their horses. They also did a great time pairing us up with our horse. I would absolutely do another ride with them and feel confident recommending them to others.
Written 16 September 2023
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Rebecca J
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
My family went on a three hour horse back ride with Kelsey being our tour guide! It was a first for everyone, and although we LOVED it, we should have done the 2 hour one since we were all not familiar with horseback riding!

The views were spectacular and horses were being such characters!
Written 11 September 2023
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Sherri T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
We had a great 4 hour ride with Taylor. Beautiful scenery and great horses and we even saw a Moose on the trail. Taylor was an awesome guide!
Written 5 September 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share this short but sweet feedback! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at National Park Gateway Stables and hope to see you again; take care!
Written 10 September 2023
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Aaron S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable guide Makenzie led a beautiful relaxing ride through RMNP. Was the perfect weekend getaway. Thank you SK Stables and thank you Makenzie!
Written 4 September 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at National Park Gateway Stables! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing ride through RMNP with our guide Makenzie. We're glad that you enjoyed your weekend getaway and we appreciate your kind words. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon!
Written 10 September 2023
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Taroprincess
Seattle, WA79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
My family took the 2 hours ride into the park. It was just the right amount of time with an 11 year old. We enjoyed the horses and the pretty views.
Written 26 August 2023
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Thank you, taroprincess. We appreciate your kind review of National Park Gateway Stables and hope you will visit again soon. Take care.
Written 31 August 2023
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Denise M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
So many great things to mention: beautiful views, great horses, only three riders per guide and our GREAT guide, MACKENZIE. We loved her. We saw a couple other guides in action and I’d be willing to bet ALL their guides are wonderful. Very organized outfit.
Written 24 August 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, great horses, and the small group size during your ride. Mackenzie is an exceptional guide, and we're glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with her. We take pride in our organization and strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to National Park Gateway Stables in the future.
Written 31 August 2023
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Rebecca C
Eagan, MN3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic ride with Jay.! She was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She handled a sudden intense rainstorm with grace. The views were fantastic and the horses were calm and very well trained. My 9 and 12 year old boys loved it!
Written 21 August 2023
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Thank you, RebeccaC5018, for taking the time to share your fantastic experience with us at National Park Gateway Stables! We're thrilled to hear that Jay provided you with a knowledgeable and enjoyable ride. It's great to know that she handled the rainstorm gracefully and that the views were fantastic. We're also glad to hear that your boys had a wonderful time and loved the calm and well-trained horses. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable ride in the future.
Written 31 August 2023
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