A HORSEBACK RIDE WITH DINNER PROVIDED!
- Ride through the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness on the edge of Yellowstone with a soothing horseback swaying motion.
- Get the horseback riding instruction you need for your whole family to feel at ease on our gentle horses.
- See the sights from a higher vantage as you ride through the fresh air and panoramic mountain scenery of Yellowstone.
What's on the menu?
Grilled steaks, pork chops, hot dogs, potatoes, several salads, cornbread, dessert and beverage. A vegetarian burger is available with prior request. You may bring alcoholic beverages if you wish.
- The last cookout is August 10.
- There is no cookout on July 4 or Fathers Day weekend.
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to trip time to fill out paperwork and get geared up.
- The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly. Fleece is strongly recommended.
- Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required for horseback.
- Vegetarian Diet requests must be made in advance.
FAQ: Cowboy Cookout with One Hour Ride
Riders must be ages 7 and up.
If your child is petite, please be aware that they must be able to reach the stirrups to ride. We do our very best to accommodate everyone.
There is no weight limit and each rider must be capable of riding their own horse. No double riders are allowed. If you any questions or concerns, please call us.
Please check-in at the Corrals at The Hells A Roarin' Outfitters Ranch, (164 Crevice Rd. Gardiner, MT) 30 minutes prior to your ride.
Horseback Rides must be reserved to ensure there will be a horse waiting for you. Horses are limited on rides so be sure to call us or reserve online as soon as you know your desired ride date.
*** PLEASE NOTE: THE CORRALS ARE A 30 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE TOWN OF GARDINER. Please be aware this is a gravel road. There is RV parking available at the Wranglers.
Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required. You will be riding at a higher elevation and through the wilderness so we do recommend taking a light jacket or sweatshirt with you. Each saddle has a small saddle bag for a water bottle, a small camera, or your jacket. Do not wear fanny packs or a large camera on your body, you could hurt yourself if you fell off the horse and onto one of these items.
The Horseback Rides do go in the rain unless the Wranglers deem the trails are unsafe. You will need to bring your own rain gear, the ranch does not supply clothing of any type.
If you have concerns about bugs, you must put your bug spray before you leave for your ride or at your car. Do not spray bug spray around the horses.
Testimonials
"Horses were gentle and knew where to go without any effort from us. Dinner was extremely good and with gourmet salads. Campfire and singing with a history lesson about the ranch included. Loved the experience."Candace
"This was an experience beyond our expectations! My family had so much fun on the horseback ride and thoroughly enjoyed the cowboy dinner after. I highly recommend this as part of your vacation to YellowStone National Park! If we ever make it back to YellowStone we will definitely be doing this again! It was my 11 year olds favorite part of the entire vacation. Great people at Hells A'Roarin Ranch from the guide to the dinner folks- I cannot say enough how awesome it was!"Gladys L.
"The experience will be something we will talk about in years to come. Riding on horseback and taking in the mountains, sky, and surroundings was breathtaking. The dinner afterwards was more than I expected. Generous and many dishes. Outdoor fire afterwards as well. Thank you so much for making such a wonderful memory for my family."Darlene