The Lake City area has hundreds of miles of the wildest and most beautiful horse trails in this country.
Horseback riding is a great way to slow down and take a gander at the surroundings. Many trails into our wonderful National Wilderness Areas and public lands are horse-friendly, allowing you to go where no motorized vehicle can. The trails on this page are recommended for being horse-friendly, with good trailer parking and suitable trail terrain. Before you go, be sure to check a quality trail map, such as the . Horseback riding, mountaineering and backcountry hiking can be dangerous. Please read this page from 14ers.com, where you'll find helpful information about exploring the mountains of Colorado. |
Horseback Riding Trails Near Lake City
Trail descriptions courtesy Claude Thormalen. Thank you, Claude!
Alpine Gulch Trail to Williams Creek
Larsen Lakes & Crystal Lake Loop
Independence Creek Trail
North Henson Creek to Matterhorn Trail
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Ridge Stock Driveway
Cataract Gulch Trail
Powderhorn Lakes Trail
Devils Creek Trail
Brush Creek Trail to Cannibal Plateau or Devils Lake Up past Deer Lakes about a mile is a place to park trailers and a good trail that connects up with Brush Creek trail. You can ride up to the top of the Cannibal Plateau from there or break off north to Devils Lake. |
Lake City, Colorado Horseback Riding Photo Tour
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Lodging With Your Own Horse
Elk Creek Ranch
Guests may bring their horses. Boarding fee applies. 9 miles north of Lake City. 970-884-4056 |
Oleo Guest Ranch
Guests may bring their horses at no charge. See website for policy. 18 miles south on Highway 149. 830-336-4370 |
Outfitters & Guided Horseback Tours
Cadwell Outfitters
7208 County Road 50 Powderhorn, CO 81243 850-819-9355 (Sept to May) 970-641-2785 (June to Aug) |
Mineral Mountain Outfitters
8568 County Road 50 Powderhorn, CO 81243 970-641-2673 |
Vickers Ranch
162 S Hwy 149 Lake City, CO 81235 970-944-2249 |
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