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Taking a trip to Tetons next summer. Need help with rafting, trails, horseback riding etc
Posted on 10/21/21 at 8:47 am
Posted on 10/21/21 at 8:47 am
We are staying in Idaho outside of Driggs, exactly an hour from Jackson according to Waze from driveway of ranch to Cowboy Bar.
We are a group of 13 with kids ranging from newborn to 12 years old. We want to book a horseback riding day, rafting day, and a hiking day. Other days we will play by ear
Anyone know of good horseback riding and rafting for kids of all ages(pony rides while the older kids and adults ride the trails) as well as a good place for rafting of all levels? Also, some good trails we could do would help as well
We could do anything in eastern Idaho to western WY.
Thanks in advance
We are a group of 13 with kids ranging from newborn to 12 years old. We want to book a horseback riding day, rafting day, and a hiking day. Other days we will play by ear
Anyone know of good horseback riding and rafting for kids of all ages(pony rides while the older kids and adults ride the trails) as well as a good place for rafting of all levels? Also, some good trails we could do would help as well
We could do anything in eastern Idaho to western WY.
Thanks in advance
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 5:31 pm
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Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:27 am to lsupride87
We were out there this past summer. We did rafting in Jackson through Dave Hansen and highly recommend them. My kids are 9-10 and the rapids were just enough. If you want something for kids under 8 years you can look into a floating trip rather than rafting.
Grand Teton NP offers horseback riding in Colter Bay village. I believe they do pony rides as well. We did a trail ride from Jenny Lake lodge- but since Covid they are only allowing lodge guests to ride. There are several other private outfitters in the area for trail rides.
Grand Teton/Jackson is an amazing place. This year was our first trip and we have already booked a return trip for next fall.
Grand Teton NP offers horseback riding in Colter Bay village. I believe they do pony rides as well. We did a trail ride from Jenny Lake lodge- but since Covid they are only allowing lodge guests to ride. There are several other private outfitters in the area for trail rides.
Grand Teton/Jackson is an amazing place. This year was our first trip and we have already booked a return trip for next fall.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 10:31 am to slinger1317
Yeh we are definitely looking forward to it. We are staying at a elk hunting ranch that they rent out during the off season. We have 2,000 acres to ourselves
Posted on 10/21/21 at 11:43 am to lsupride87
You should look in the other directions Driggs because I don't know that area at all and you may have some options that are the other directions.
But I've done this ride and its supposed to be one of the best in the country, you go up and down 1000s of ft so its a lot of that and its south of Jackson a short ways:
Mill Iron Ranch Horseback
But I've done this ride and its supposed to be one of the best in the country, you go up and down 1000s of ft so its a lot of that and its south of Jackson a short ways:
Mill Iron Ranch Horseback
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:16 pm to slinger1317
We went through Dave Henson for rafting this summer as well. It was a good operation that took care of everything. It was not the most exciting rafting trip, but it was fun and the kids had a blast. I got out that raft and floated on my back as much as possible which was memorable.
We used A-Ok Corral for horseback riding. The nice parts were nice, but there was some meh too. We did 4 hrs out and back with a lunch break in the middle. 3 hours felt too long and people were getting frustrated and bored after lunch.
As always, get the All Trails app for hiking.
We used A-Ok Corral for horseback riding. The nice parts were nice, but there was some meh too. We did 4 hrs out and back with a lunch break in the middle. 3 hours felt too long and people were getting frustrated and bored after lunch.
As always, get the All Trails app for hiking.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 2:06 pm to baldona
quote:Looked it up 1 hour 20 mins from our house so not bad and it looks beautiful. Did you do the 2 hr or 4 hr ride?
But I've done this ride and its supposed to be one of the best in the country, you go up and down 1000s of ft so its a lot of that and its south of Jackson a short ways:
Mill Iron Ranch Horseback
Posted on 10/21/21 at 3:46 pm to lsupride87
We just did the 2 hour. I think it is more recommended, if I remember right the 4 hour is the same trail they just go an hour more away and there wasn't much to see.
If you don't ride often, I'd think the 4 hour may be a bad idea as far as getting a sore arse.
If you don't ride often, I'd think the 4 hour may be a bad idea as far as getting a sore arse.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 4:20 pm to lsupride87
GFYS
This post was edited on 10/22/21 at 10:41 am
Posted on 10/21/21 at 5:38 pm to Diesel88
quote:Any horseback riding recs in Idaho? Granite Creek was one we looked up
lived in Idaho Falls for a few years. There's a lot of stuff to do in eastern Idaho that will get you away from the crowds of western Wyoming (they are outrageous). For rafting I'd recommend the Hoback River or the Salmon River. Or casual floating I'd recommend the Henry's Fork out of Ashton or Island Park. For boating I'd recommend Henry's Lake or Palissades Reservoir. For hiking I'd recommend palisades creek (4 miles to the lower lake is easy, 8 miles to the upper lake is a climb). Tons of great fishing near Driggs. Look up the outfitter in Victor (can't remember their name).
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 9:55 pm to baldona
quote:We did this ride and it was best trail ride we ever did. The view of the Tetons once you get to elevation is fantastic.
But I've done this ride and its supposed to be one of the best in the country, you go up and down 1000s of ft so its a lot of that and its south of Jackson a short ways:
quote:We did the two and then they let us go up another 15 minutes to a ridge cause it was slow day. Yes, very sore butt at 2.5 hours
If you don't ride often, I'd think the 4 hour may be a bad idea as far as getting a sore arse.
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:13 am to Crow Pie
If you are able to do a trail ride inside Grand Teton, I would take it. Being able to actually ride up into the Tetons and around the Alpine lakes is amazing. I'm sure the other rides give great views of the Tetons, but being up close and in the range is on another level.
These pics are from our ride at Jenny Lake Lodge last May:
These pics are from our ride at Jenny Lake Lodge last May:
Posted on 10/22/21 at 10:40 am to lsupride87
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lsupride87
After seeing your post regarding bears and natives on the outdoor board, you can do your own research.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 11:15 am to Diesel88
quote:Okay PETA. I stand by mans right to hunt and take care of his property as he sees fit from any animal
After seeing your post regarding bears and natives on the outdoor board, you can do your own research.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 2:12 pm to slinger1317
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We did rafting in Jackson through Dave Hansen and highly recommend them.
We had a good experience with them as well. They offer an easy float and a white water float. My brother-in-law has problems getting around so we did the easy float. Plenty to see, but it’s definitely for old people or very little kids.
We didn’t do horse rides, but the hiking inside Grand Teton is amazing.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 11:25 am to Aubie Spr96
So just figured out we are going to be there the same week as the Teton County Fair. Thoughts?
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