Ride Across Time and Beauty

Horses have always been integral to life in America’s West, and this has not changed in Gateway Canyons. In the heart of Unaweep Canyon lies The Stables at Gateway Canyons. Spanning more than 500 acres with a generous network of well-marked trails that climb over 1500 feet in elevation, the facility provides spectacular access to the area’s riches.

Instruction

Riding lessons are available for all levels of horse lovers. If you’d like to learn more about the original definition of horse power, The Stables will teach you how to handle, harness, and hook up two Belgian geldings and then drive the wagon. Looking for equine-centered personal or professional development programs? We’ve got those too, along with birthday parties that include pony cart rides, trail riding, and horse painting.

For information and reservations, contact the Concierge at 970-931-2646 or email: concierge@gatewaycanyons.com

Additional Riding Destinations

Unique to Gateway Canyons is the opportunity for excursions to a private collection of adventure ranches. Along with horseback riding at The Stables, hiking, photography, and nature walks are also available at Emerald Desert Ranch, located in the picturesque desert landscape of the Dolores River Valley at the Utah border; Sky Mesa Ranch, with over 5,000 acres situated in the lush, high ponderosa forests at the base of the La Sal mountains; Roc Creek Ranch, where sandstone cliffs meet green pastures; and the remote Blue Creek Outlaw Ranch at the confluence of Calamity Creek and Blue Creek.