Your Guide To Vacation in Durango, Colorado

Activities & Attractions - Rides

Durango Area Activities - Horseback Riding

	Horseback Riding Horseback riding is a long standing tradition in the Durango, Colorado area. For years horses were the primary means of transportation in and around Durango. With many area outfitters, certified instructors, and seemingly endless beautiful wilderness surrounding Durango you'll find this a great place to do some horseback riding. Whether you seek an hour ride or a five day pack trip Durango has it all. Horse powered drop camps are a great way to experience the beautiful roadless areas near Durango while maintaining a comfortable, warm camp.
	Day trips: Rapp Guide Service Quality horseback experiences by the hour or the week. (970) 247-8454. Buck's Livery Inc. Located 25 miles north of Durango at Purgatory Resort . One-hour, two-hour, half-day and all day rides. Our experienced wranglers will help you explore the San Juan National Forest and Cascade Canyon right from our stables. Experienced guests may arrange for advanced rides. (970) 385-2110.
	*Overnight trips & Hunting expeditions:* Wilderness Trails Dude Ranch The ultimate dude ranch experience, perfect for families to learn to ride and see some of the most beautiful and rugged scenery in the Rockies. Buck's Livery Inc . Located at Purgatory Resort and Tamarron Resort. Spectacular trail rides and deluxe deer/elk hunts. (970) 385-2110. San Juan Outfitting LLC San Juan Outfitting LLC has been packing folks into the Weminuche Wilderness for over 15 years. As local Southwest Colorado outfitters we specialize in quality fishing and hunting horse pack trips to small groups of individuals or families. Pack trips, fishing, guided hunts, drop camps and photography. Reg # 997. (970) 259-6259. 186 CR 228. Durango Colorado Mountain Expeditions/Turner Guides The Turners’ have been hunting elk in game management unit 74 since 1876. One to six day guided horseback, fishing and hiking adventure trips into the San Juan mountains. License #1975. (877) 600-COLO or (970) 375-1250.