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Mt. Princeton Horseback Ride--Half Day Trip

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4 hours . Arkansas River .

Our 1/2 day ride is a more challenging mountainous ride, yet do-able for all levels of experience with the help of our expert wranglers. This ride is a three and a half to four hour ride with a 10 minute break (if needed) at the two hour point. This ride leaves daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. You will ride through open meadows as well as up and down hills of tall ponderosa pine trees and Colorado's famous Aspen trees. You will parallel the majestic Chalk Cliffs on Mt. Princeton and ride up to the Colorado Trail. Experienced riders are able to ride on a portion of the Colorado Trial overlooking the valley that goes to Saint Elmo.

The views are spectacular, don't forget your camera.

Mt. Princeton Riding Stables is in its 29th year of operation. To reach the stables:

Mount Princeton Riding Stables is located approximately 8 miles south of Buena Vista, CO. Take US 285 South to Nathrop, then turn right on county road 162, and proceed west 2 miles to the Stables. Stables are on the LEFT SIDE OF HWY 162.

From Salida, CO take US 285 North approximately 17 miles to Nathrop, then turn left on County Road 162, and proceed West 2 miles to the Stables. Stables are on the RIGHT SIDE OF HWY 162(North Side).

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Half Day Horseback Ride

Our 1/2 day ride is a more challenging mountainous ride, yet do-able for all levels of experience with the help of our expert wranglers. This ride is a three and a half to four hour ride with a 10 minute break (if needed) at the two hour point. This ride leaves daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. You will ride through open meadows as well as up and down hills of tall ponderosa pine trees and Colorado's famous Aspen trees. You will parallel the majestic Chalk Cliffs on Mt. Princeton and ride up to the Colorado Trail. Experienced riders are able to ride on a portion of the Colorado Trial overlooking the valley that goes to Saint Elmo.

The views are spectacular, don't forget your camera.

Mt. Princeton Riding Stables is in its 29th year of operation. To reach the stables:

Mount Princeton Riding Stables

is located approximately 8 miles south of Buena Vista, CO. Take US 285 South to Nathrop, then turn right on county road 162, and proceed west 2 miles to the Stables. Stables are on the RIGHT SIDE OF HWY 162.

From Salida, CO take US 285 North approximately 17 miles to Nathrop, then turn left on County Road 162, and proceed West 2 miles to the Stables. Stables are on the RIGHT SIDE OF HWY 162.

Meeting/Departure Location

Mt. Princeton Riding Stables & Equestrian Center
County Rd 162
2 miles west of Hwy 285 on County Rd 162. ON THE RIGHT (NORTH) SIDE OF HWY 162
Nathrop CO 81236 81236
USA

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Cancellation Information

All trips depart as scheduled regardless of weather. We reserve the right to change or substitute river sections at any time due to weather conditions and water levels.

For groups of less than 10 people: Cancellations made prior to 14 days before trip, money will be refunded less a 10% service charge. If cancellations are made within 14 days and outside 2 days before the trip, money will be refunded by 50%. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the trip are nonrefundable.

For groups of 10 or more: Cancellations outside of 2 weeks are 90% refundable. Cancellations outside of one week and inside of two weeks are 50% refundable. Cancellations inside of one week are nonrefundable. NOTE: Cancellation policy applies to the full amount of your trip.

Change policy: Inside of two weeks of the trip, changes made to the date of the trip will result in a $10 change fee per person. Changes inside of 48 hours are not available/nonrefundable.

With Cancellation Insurance: If you have purchased cancellation insurance, you can cancel up until 12 hours before your reservation and receive a 90% refund. You can change your trip day up until 12 hours before the trip free of charge. The date change must be in the same year as the original trip date.

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