Yellowstone National Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the American West through its horseback riding tours in the Roosevelt area. Whether you’re a seasoned equestrian or a first-time rider, the Roosevelt Corral provides an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with lasting memories.
Horseback Riding Experiences
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, the official concessioner of the park, offers two distinct horseback riding experiences in the Roosevelt area:
1-Hour Roosevelt Ride
This ride takes you through the sagebrush flats along Garnet Hill, up a hill, across a stream, and back to the corral through Pleasant Valley and Hellroaring Mountain. It’s the perfect option for those looking for a shorter, more leisurely ride.
2-Hour Roosevelt Ride
For those seeking a more in-depth exploration, the 2-Hour Roosevelt Ride takes you up a wooded hillside, through sagebrush flats and meadows, along Lost Canyon and Lost Creek, and around Lost Lake before returning to the corral through Pleasant Valley.
Safety Measures
Ensuring the safety of riders is of utmost importance to Yellowstone National Park Lodges. To participate in the horseback riding tours, riders must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum age of 8 years old
- Minimum height of 48 inches
- Maximum weight of 240 lbs
- Riders under 18 must wear a helmet provided by the corral
- Closed-toed shoes are required, and long pants are recommended
- Extra items like backpacks, bear spray, and water bottles are not allowed on the ride
Operating Dates and Prices
The Roosevelt horseback riding tours operate during the summer season, with the following dates and prices:
| Ride | Dates | Check-in Time | Price (per adult) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour Roosevelt Ride | June 7 – September 2, 2024 | 11:00 am or 12:30 pm | $93.67 |
| 2-Hour Roosevelt Ride | June 8 – September 2, 2024 | 9:15 am | $142.08 |
Old West Dinner Cookout
For a truly immersive experience, Yellowstone National Park Lodges offers the Old West Dinner Cookout, which includes either a 1-hour horseback ride or a wagon ride to the cookout site, followed by a western-style dinner.
| Experience | Dates | Check-in Time | Price (per adult) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseback Ride | June 8 – August 7, 2024 | 4:15 pm | $122.09 |
| Wagon Ride | June 8 – August 7, 2024 | 4:45 pm | $88.41 |
Visitor Reviews
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park have consistently praised the horseback riding experience at the Roosevelt Corral. A TripAdvisor review from June 2019 described the ride as the “best riding experience so far” and “worth every penny.”
Corral Location
The Roosevelt Corral is located at 105 Roosevelt Lodge Rd, Yellowstone, WY 82190, within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park.
Additional Information
For those who wish to bring their own horses, Yellowstone National Park allows private stock, but riders must obtain a free day ride permit and follow all stock packing regulations. Overnight stock use is not permitted prior to July 1 due to range readiness and wet trail conditions.
References:
– https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/adventure/wild-west-adventures/saddle-up/
– https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/horseride.htm
– https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/adventure/wild-west-adventures/old-west-dinner-cookout/
– https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60999-d1856931-r683968514-Yellowstone_Wilderness_Outfitters-Yellowstone_National_Park_Wyoming.html
– https://www.nps.gov/places/000/roosevelt-corral.htm