Rocky Mountain Travel 
Nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Jackson Stables, Inc. is located at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. A membership to the YMCA is not necessary to come enjoy horseback riding, pony rides or hayrides. 
2 Hour Trail Rides
The ride will take you to one of two places:
MORAINE PARK: This 2-hour family ride, our most popular, takes you across bridges over Glacier Creek and the Big Thompson River into Moraine Park—a glacial moraine full of wildflowers and grand views of the Continental Divide. Wildlife is almost always a certainty to be observed and makes this even a more pleasurable ride. This ride includes some trotting, though not guaranteed
EMERALD MOUNTAIN: This 2-hour loop begins on the Glacier Basin Trail and takes you through beautiful aspens while leading you around Emerald Mountain. The trail travels past the East Portal of the Adams Tunnel before returning along the Aspenbrook Trail. This ride includes many terrains and a variety of views. This ride includes some trotting, though not guaranteed
Duration: 2 hour. Start times are 10:30am 1:30pm and 3pm. | Looking for a longer ride? Check out the 3 hour trail ride.
Price: $ 127.20 per person
Check Availability and Book Your Trail Ride
Additional Information
Check In Details
Please arrive at our barn which is located at the YMCA of the Rockies on Highway 66 just past the Beaver Mountain Visitor Center.
What to Bring
- Long pants.
- Closed toed shoes.
- A sweatshirt or jacket to layer JUST IN CASE it gets windy or cool.
- Bring a bottle of water!
- For a 4 hour ride or longer, bring snacks or a small meal. We’ll pack this into a saddle bag for you to bring with you.
- A hat.
Age & Weight Limits
- You must be 4 years old to ride on a big horse
- Kids MUST be under 50lbs to ride a pony
- There is NO double riding allowed
- Weight limit for an individual horseback rider is 230 lbs.
Cancellation Policy
All horseback rides and activities are subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions.
About Jackson Stables
Jackson Stables, Inc., YMCA of the Rockies Livery, is authorized by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior to serve the public in Rocky Mountain National Park. All of the horseback rides are guided trail rides into RMNP, and on YMCA property. A membership to the YMCA is not necessary to come enjoy horseback riding, pony rides or hayrides. The Estes Park Center facility is a family vacation and conference center where guests enjoy a variety of activities in a wholesome atmosphere. Jackson Stables, Inc. operates as a concessionaire to the YMCA of the Rockies.
Rocky Mountain National Park does not allow concession horseback rides within its boundaries before May 2, 2026