Blue Flower Trail Ride
Description
Saddle up for a classic Western experience in the heart of Montana’s Paradise Valley. Designed for both first-time riders and seasoned horse lovers, this guided trail ride takes you through wide-open spaces, with endless photo-worthy views along the way. As your horse gently carries you across rolling hills and meadows, your expert guide will handle the route so you can simply relax, take in the scenery, and soak up the magic of riding beneath Montana’s big sky.
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With the majestic Absaroka Mountains as your backdrop, learn about the land’s original inhabitants, the Crow tribe, and the local ecosystem. Be sure to bring your binoculars – and camera! – as you may have the unique opportunity to view some of Montana’s natural inhabitants, including mule deer, golden eagles, fox, elk, and more!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(68)
Booked the 1:30pm session. Got to Erik’s ranch at 1pm no one in sight. We were notified by someone who came in at 1:25 pm that our session would be cancelled. We weren’t notified prior / earlier in the day. We drove 3 hours that day to Livingston and planned our trip around this excursion, the bare minimum would have been to notify us in advance that this was cancelled, awful experience don’t book.
Our guides were phenomenal! And we loved the horses they chose for us. The guides took their time with each rider. We felt comfortable with having very little experience.
Absolutely beautiful views. Wonderful tour guides. Great hosts, and communication. Horses were great. Definitely worth it if visiting Paradise Valley.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, our horses, and the experience with our guides. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Thanks for spending part of your Paradise Valley visit with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! - The Erik's Ranch Team
Horseback riding experience was perfect. My son and I came from Florida not knowing anything about riding. Erik and his staff gave us a quick lesson and we were on our way. Everyone there was nice and friendly. I would highly recommend using them if you want experience. Location and views from the mountains were like none other.
Our two hour ride was great! I was a complete beginner and Morgan and Brian were the best guides. The time frame was just right, and the scenery and breathtaking views were perfect. The cost was worth it and it Was a nice group of 4 with the 2 guides. Really worth it!
Erik's ranch, a vast property that allows you to see the quiet beauty of Montana. The horses are tame and so beautiful. The staff members are friendly and love what they do. It's worth a visit.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful beauty of Montana and your time with our horses. It means a lot to hear that our team’s passion and friendliness helped make your experience memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another visit soon! - The Erik's Ranch Team
This was such a great experience! I was traveling solo and didn't feel out of place at all. The ride was definitely beginner friendly which I appreciated! The scenery was gorgeous and the rancher/guide Brian was attentive and helpful. Note that this is a very gentle ride through easy terrain for 2 hours. There is also a 3 hour ride that is a little more demanding if that's your speed! I would definitely recommend Erik's Ranch for horseback riding!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great solo experience and felt comfortable and welcomed throughout the ride. Brian will be so happy to hear your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and appreciated the beginner-friendly pace of the trail. Thank you for the recommendation, and we’d love to have you back again for another ride someday! - The Erik's Ranch Team
We had the best time; it was such a beautiful location and a peaceful ride. Our guides were super knowledgeable, and all the guides and our sweet horses made us feel comfortable and safe as beginners. Highly recommend the trail ride, worth every penny. Thanks to Cameron, Hunter and Brian for a memorable excursion.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a peaceful and memorable ride and felt comfortable as beginners. That’s exactly what we strive for. Cameron, Hunter, and Brian will be so happy to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon! - The Erik's Ranch Team
Best part of my trip. The two guys that prepared my horse were kind, knowledgeable and made the experience the best part. I would love to be able to go back and do it all again. The fields the horse the big open sky.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the best part of your trip and that our team helped make the experience so memorable. There’s nothing quite like the horses, the open fields, and that big sky. We’re so glad you got to enjoy it all. We’d love to have you back to do it all again! - The Erik's Ranch Team
such a fun experience! highly recommend. great for beginners! our tour guides did a wonderful job! so much fun!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a fun experience and felt well taken care of by our guides. It means a lot to hear it was a great fit for beginners, too. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon! - The Erik's Ranch Team
