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Horse back trail ride | 2h

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Season 2024 dates May – October are flexible and extend as long as weather allows. Occasional changes in regular operating times may occur due to weather.  

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore offers outdoor adventures year-round. From hiking and biking in the summer to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, this charming town is a paradise for nature lovers. Explore local galleries, shops, and restaurants, and keep an eye out for wildlife like elk and bears!

Plan your Trip – check the weather daily, consider your condition, and check the conditions on the trail. 

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Respect nature – Don’t  leave trash behind, do not feed or take selfies with animals. Visit parks.canada.ca for more information.

2 Hour Trail Ride with Rafter Six Ranch: Essential Info

The Basics

Rafter Six Ranch’s 2 Hour Trail Ride sets out from their Kananaskis hub, 25 minutes from Canmore—$159/adult, a fuller Rockies ride worth exploring every mile. This 2-hour horseback tour runs May 1–October 31, 2025, daily at 10 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM from 83014 AB-40, Kananaskis, just off Highway 1.

What’s Included

Rafter Six Ranch gears you up—horse, helmet, seasoned guide—for a steady ride through breathtaking mountain meadows, pine forests, and along the Kananaskis River’s edge. Cover more ground—foothills to shimmering riverbanks—enjoying distant peaks at a calm pace; intermediate-friendly, guides weave local lore into every stretch. It’s a deeper Rockies journey, no haste required.

Key Details

$159/adult—book by phone at 403-673-3622 well ahead, full payment due, 24-hour cancellation for refund if weather turns or plans shift unexpectedly soon. Drive 25 minutes from Canmore; free parking’s ample—arrive 30 minutes early for waivers, setup. Wear boots, pants; summer’s 15-25°C (59-77°F)—over 700,000 visitors hit summer slots.

Why Go

Rafter Six Ranch’s 2 Hour Trail Ride, running strong since 1976, dives deeper into Kananaskis beauty with scenery that captivates every rider—great for all levels. With over 700,000 Bow Valley visitors annually, booking early locks your spot—guides make it special. Locals call this a Rockies favorite every warm season.

Plan It

May 1–October 31, 2025, daily 10 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM—2 hours total, 2-12 riders max, horses pacing steady through Kananaskis trails with calm assurance. Bring water, camera—wildlife’s a maybe, not guaranteed every ride; no food, refuel in Canmore after. Confirm with Rafter Six—summer books quick as river flows, don’t wait around.

Horse back trail ride | 2h

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