Sunset Saddlebag Guided Horseback Trail Ride with Rafter Six Ranch: Essential Info
The Basics
Rafter Six Ranch’s Sunset Saddlebag Guided Horseback Trail Ride launches from their Kananaskis base, 25 minutes from Canmore—$215/adult, a twilight feast worth relishing in the Rockies. This 3-hour ride runs May 1–October 31, 2025, daily at 5:00 PM from 83014 AB-40, Kananaskis, a scenic drive just off Highway 1.
What’s Included
Rafter Six Ranch saddles you up—horse, helmet, guide, cowboy supper packed in saddlebags—for a stunning sunset ride through meadows, pines, and Kananaskis River trails. Ride 1.5 hours out, savor a riverside BBQ—steak, beans, hearty fixings—under fading light, then return as stars emerge bright. Guides share tales, making it memorable every dusk.
Key Details
$215/adult—book by phone at 403-673-3622 early, full payment due, 24-hour cancellation for refund if weather shifts or plans change unexpectedly soon. Drive 25 minutes from Canmore; free parking’s ample—arrive 30 minutes early for waivers, gear. Wear boots, jackets; dusk cools to 10-20°C (50-68°F)—over 700,000 visitors hit summer slots.
Why Go
Rafter Six Ranch’s Sunset Saddlebag Ride, a classic since 1976, blends Rockies trails with a cowboy meal as the sun dips low—perfect for adventurers seeking flavor. With over 700,000 Bow Valley visitors annually, booking ahead secures your spot—guides make it a gem. Locals love this dusk dine-and-ride every season.
Plan It
May 1–October 31, 2025, daily 5:00 PM—3 hours total, 2-12 riders max, horses pacing steady through Kananaskis dusk with rustic charm aplenty. Bring a hat, camera—sunset’s magic, supper’s included; no extra food needed after. Confirm with Rafter Six—summer fills fast as twilight fades, don’t miss this cowboy treat.
