Sombrero Ranch

Worth every penny. The 2 hour ride was perfect for our group. We caught a little rain during the ride, but the sun came out and we dried quickly. The horses, staff, and scenery are all amazing. This is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature, as well as connect with a majestic animal.

This was our first trip to Estes Park and first experience riding at this style ranch. On of our riders regularly rides at a ranch back home, one hasn’t ridden in years, and the youngest had never ridden. The horses chosen were great matches for our riders. The horses were enough to handle a heavy rider and gentle enough for a young beginner. The wrangler was knowledgeable and informative. It was an overall great experience!

If you are in Colorado, this must be on your list of things to do. The horses are lovely, staff are super friendly, and the views are incredible. You get to literally ride up the mountain with the horse. It is an unforgettable experience.
Special shout out to Faith who was our tour guide! You were fab! And hugs and smooches to my horse, Jedi. Love you girl!

I would definitely recommend this place. Very nice, well mannered horses and good quality guide. Thank you Steven.
Three hours ride is the best one.

We came to Estes Park for one day of our spring break trip. My sister and her family came with us and we decided to take our group of 4 kids (ages 3 – 12) and 4 adults horseback riding. Shelley was our trail guide and she was awesome! She did an amazing job of engaging our whole group and making sure that everyone was comfortable the whole time. Our horses were awesome. We had Greaser, Tonto, Chico, Jerry, Wesson, Frost, and Gus. We did the one hour ride and that was perfect for the kids… I would like to do a longer ride another time. We had some nervous kiddos who had never ridden before and some adults who were unsure at first, but we would all do it again. We will absolutely be back again!

I can hardly wait to go back! The horses were great, have some spirit and better on their feet than I am. The people who work there are super polite and entertaining as well, one sang on the trail. I would have joined in but my singing voice could have spooked the horses (or made them nauseous.) The views are amazing up there, this is a must do in Colorado! I’m looking forward to going back.

Spectacular views, kind and competent staff, and sure-​footed horses. Our two hour trail ride was definitely a highlight of our visit to Estes.

Had a great time with my wife and 10 year old daughter. Faith was our tour guide and she was awesome. Some of the most beautiful scenery around and rode within feet of Elk.

Trail guide, Tex, was super nice, genuine, and fun. The views are amazing and they really love on their horses. Mule deer spooked the lead horse so we got to trot a bit, and that was awesome. I forget how strong these animals are. Also, my seat still hurts, I need to get back to rising more.

I am a local. I am not commenting on the trail rides — I am writing to ask why you allow elk to be shot and gutted in full view of the road and people who live nearby. A friend of mine and her toddler were watching the elk from their deck this morning when one was killed and gutted. This is not an «anti-​hunting» rant. This is to say that the hunt could happen on the other side of the ridge. Not only should people not be unwittingly exposed to this but it is a safety issue with the guns being fired so close to residences. Furthermore, someone who does this isn’t really a «hunter» anyway.
This is a disgusting and unsafe practice. Locals are incensed and we want this stopped immediately!

My bf has a bum knee and we really wanted to check out the Rockies and we both agreed that horseback riding would be a great option. I enjoyed this tour, but I wish our tour guide talked less about their personal life and more about the surroundings. Don’t get me wrong, this person was very cool and did point out some natural features as we went along, but I wanted to know more about the geology of the park, any Native American history, etc. With that aside, the weather the day we went was gorgeous and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking.

I went on the two hour long ride and had a blast! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and calm, well behaved horses. The beautiful view was a big plus too. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun connection with nature.

We booked the 2-​hour horseback ride and it was fantastic. Everyone at the ranch was super friendly. It took a little longer than I thought it would to get the tour started, but they take the time to pair you up with the proper horse and go over everything you need to know with everyone individually. Our guide (Laurel) was super nice and very knowledgeable. We had 6 people in our group, which was great because I have seen places that book out too large of groups and it makes it rough for the guide to keep up with everyone and just makes for a less enjoyable experience in general. The tour is a great way to relax and see parts for RMNP /​Estes that you wouldn’t see just driving around. And you have the added perk of doing it all on horseback. They have locations in other parts of Colorado, so if you have the opportunity to ride through Sombrero, I would definitely recommend it.

Just got off the trail from a one hour ride. The staff was friendly, knowledgable and the ride was affordable. The horses are extremely mild mannered, so great for kids. The pace is pretty slow. This was not a wild ride through the mountains but perfect for a family of four!

Our girls loved the pony rides, perfect views and really nice guides. We will definitely come back for a longer family ride. They are so big you can just walk in although reservations seem preferred. Very convenient to Estes and all the activities!

Thank you to Sombrero Ranch, Estes Park for a great ride and steak dinner! No better way to enjoy this picturesque town! My boys, husband, and I enjoyed our ride with Rachel, who was knowledgeable and patient with all of us. Highly recommend Sombrero Ranch to anyone looking to have an adventure when visiting CO.

Nice place to go horse back riding but the people are rude. It seriously ruined my experience. They should really look into hiring nicer people with better customer service. They wouldn’t let us take pictures with the horses. Disappointed.

This was an amazing experience. There were 8 in our group ranging in ages of 6 up to 56. Our group did an hour ride and should have booked the 2 hour ride. Our guide Chris was wonderful. He was funny and very entertaining.
The horses were very friendly and was to ride. Our family would do this again if we go back to Estes Park.

My fiancé and I had an amazing experience here. When we arrived all the ranch hands were very helpful. I loved that they triple checked our safety before the ride began. Our guide even stopped halfway for a picture opportunity and to make sure (again) we were secure before we started the downhill portion.
We did the 2 hour ride, which i highly recommend. The views were simply amazing. I feel any shorter and we would not have had a great experience and any longer I’d be too too sore to walk!
The trial is beautiful, but very steep so it is not meant for those who are very fearful. At one point my naughty horse decided he wanted to try and go around his friends and before i could get back in line we slipped! Of course i screamed so the entire ranch could hear me, but my horse quickly recovered and we were unharmed :)
Reading some reviews about the poor safety measures about this place had me cautious, but right as I walked in everyone made us feel completely comfortable. Either they took notice and have vamped up their safety or many people are not aware you ride at your own risk accidents happen everywhere!

Went on the 4 hour steak ride with Rebecca and Brooke and it was awesome! Mike made us a great steak dinner and the three of them were great entertainment! Everyone was super friendly and knowledgable and we found out on the ride that a lot of the horses at their ranches are rescues! Awesome!