Trails to Trout Expedition
Start your morning with a scenic drive into Yellowstone’s magnificent Northern range. Later in the morning, you will meet your experienced horse wranglers for a trail ride up to the fabled upper meadows of Slough Creek. From there, you will spend a half-day with your experienced fly fishing guide chasing the creek’s gorgeous Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. After a backcountry lunch, you will saddle up and ride back out. Truly a bucket-list experience!
Preferred Vendor: Horsetrack Outfitters
The stock concessioner providing the horseback riding portion of this tour is Horsetrack Outfitters. Horsetrack Outfitters, LLC is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service to serve the public in Yellowstone National Park. #CC-YELL-157-16.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
13+
- Time of Year:
July – September
- Duration:
Departure Time: 7 AM – 6 PM
Duration: 11-12 hours- Price:
$1,900 for one angler, $700 for an additional angler.
All fees included. Guide gratuities and fishing permits are not included.
- Includes:
- Flies, rods/reels, waders and boots
- Yellowstone National Park entrance fees
- Transportation
- Non-alcoholic beverages, breakfast and lunch from our Backcountry Menu
- Excludes:
Valid Yellowstone National Park Fishing License
Guide gratuities
- How to Book:
Saddle Up at Sunrise Tour
Start your morning early with a private tour of Yellowstone’s Northern range. Experience the abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery of the fabled Lamar Valley with your Naturalist Guide. Later in the morning, you will meet your experienced horse wranglers for a half-day trail ride through some of Yellowstone’s most beautiful country. Experience the park the same way Montana’s first visitors did, on horseback.
Preferred Vendor: Horsetrack Outfitters
The stock concessioner providing the horseback riding portion of this tour is Horsetrack Outfitters. Horsetrack Outfitters, LLC is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service to serve the public in Yellowstone National Park. #CC-YELL-157-16.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
5+
- Time of Year:
May 20 – September
- Duration:
Departure Time: 5-6 AM
Duration: 9-10 hours- Price:
$1,700 for one guest, $475 for each additional guest.
All fees included. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Includes:
- Private tour experience with knowledgeable naturalist guide and horse wranglers
- Complimentary to-go backcountry meals (breakfast and lunch), snacks, and beverages
- The use of high-powered optics for ethical wildlife viewing
- Transportation between Sage Lodge and Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone National Park entrance fees
*Excludes guide gratuities.
- How to Book:
Flying Diamond Guide Service
Take a horseback ride and explore the Flying Diamond, a functioning cattle ranch in Montana. You will be accompanied by a member of a multi-generational Montana ranch family with a rich history in Paradise Valley. During the ride, guests will learn about the ranch’s history and witness a genuine cattle ranching operation.
Preferred Vendor: Flying Diamond Guide Service
Details & Requirements
- Please Note:
Flying Diamond Ranch is located approximately 20 minutes south of Sage Lodge in Paradise Valley. Transportation to and from the ranch is not included.
- Minimum Age:
6+
- Restrictions:
250 lbs. weight limit
- Time of Year:
June 1 – September 15
- Availability:
Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
9:30 AM and 4:30 PM- Prices:
Two-Hour Rides
- $230 per person (private ride)
- $230 for a single rider
- $152 per person (open to the public)
Half-Day Rides (4 hours)
- $690 per person
Full-Day Rides (6 hours)
- $925 per person
All fees included. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Excludes:
Transportation
Transportation may be available to book through our concierge.
- How to Book:
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For half-day and full-day rides, please contact our concierge at concierge@sagelodge.com.
Hell’s a Roarin’ Outfitter
Hell’s A Roarin’ Outfitter, located in Gardiner, specializes in trail rides and offers an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. As riders explore the rugged terrain, they are treated to panoramic views of the Absaroka Mountains, creating a picturesque backdrop of scenic beauty. The trails wind through the pristine landscapes, providing glimpses of diverse wildlife.
If you’re looking for an authentic Montana cowboy experience, gather around the campfire with a Summer Cowboy Cookout. Take a ride through Pleasant Valley on horseback, where you’ll travel to an authentic cowboy cookout. The menu features BBQ favorites such as sizzling grilled steaks, hearty potatoes, delectable desserts, and a variety of beverages to quench your thirst. End the night with a stunning summer sunset and a cup of cowboy coffee.
With Hell’s A Roarin’, visitors can immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the mountains while enjoying a memorable equestrian adventure.
Preferred Vendor: Hell’s a Roarin’ Outfitter
Details & Requirements
- Please Note:
Hell’s a Roarin’ Outfitter is approximately several miles up an unpaved mountain forest service road and about one hour from Sage Lodge. Transportation to and from the ranch is not included.
- Minimum Age:
7+
- Time of Year:
May 27 – August 31
- Availability:
Offered seven days a week
- One-Hour Rides: 9 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM
- Two-Hour Rides: 11 AM
- Summer Cowboy Cookout: 6 PM – 8 PM
- Prices:
One-Hour Ride
- $138 per person (public)
- $275 per person (private)
Two-Hour Rides
- $230 per person (public)
Summer Cowboy Cookout
- Adults: $202
- Children: $173
All fees included. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Excludes:
Transportation
Transportation may be available to book through our concierge.
- How to Book:
Horsetrack Outfitter
Looking to explore Yellowstone National Park on horseback? Your private tour may take you through the Lamar Valley, Swan Lake Flats, Hellroaring Creek, and Slough Creek. These rides are exclusive and not open to additional public guests. During the ride, you will be treated to breathtaking scenery and wildlife away from the roads and crowds. For full-day rides, lunch will be included.
Preferred Vendor: Horsetrack Outfitters
Details & Requirements
- Please Note:
Half- and full-day rides will meet at the designated trailhead in Yellowstone National Park, 1-2 hours from the lodge. Two-hour rides meet at a designated trailhead from an unpaved rural road, approximately 30 minutes from Sage Lodge in Paradise Valley. Transportation to and from these rides is not provided.
- Minimum Age:
5+
- Restrictions:
300 lbs. weight limit
- Time of Year:
May 1 – October 1
- Availability:
For availability, please contact our concierge at concierge@sagelodge.com
- Prices:
2-Hour Rides
- $230 per person (2-person minimum)
Private 2-Hour Rides
- $289 per person (2-person minimum)
Half-Day Rides (4 hours)
- $345 per person (2-person minimum)
Full-Day Rides (6 hours)
- $575 per person
All fees included. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Excludes:
Transportation.
Transportation may be available to book through our concierge.
- How to Book:
