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Horseback Riding in Fort Collins

Horseback Riding

With an abundance of trails leading into the backcountry, Red Feather Lakes and the Poudre Canyon are itching to have you and your four-legged friends. And if you didn't bring your own horse, there are wonderful stables in the area ready to loan you one.

Fort Collins Natural Areas
PO Box 580
(970) 416-2815
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
Natural Areas are naturally yours! The City's Natural Areas Department manages 43 sites, 100 miles of trail and over 40,000 acres locally and regionally, so there is likely a natural area near you! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. Free educational activities are offered year-round too.
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Terry Bison Ranch
51 I-25 Service Road East
307-634-4171
http://www.terrybisonranch.com
RV Park, Cabins, original cowboy bunkhouse, gift shop, restaurant and saloon. Guided horseback rides, motorized and train tours. Easy access off I-25 and I-80. Wi-Fi available.
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Tip Top Guest Ranch
P.O. Box 176
970-484-1215
http://www.tiptopranch.com
For "A Ride Above the Rest" hourly trail and dinner rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and special events. Cabins and camping. Group discounts.
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Rawah Ranch & Orvis edorsed fly fishing lodge
11447 N. County Road 103
800-820-3152
http://www.rawahranch.com
Experience the spectacular setting of our Colorado Guest Ranch high in the Rockies! Enjoy a relaxing, recreational Vacation at Rawah Ranch!
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Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd
970-472-4300
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
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Beaver Meadows Stables
100 Marmot Drive, Unit 15
970-231-1955
http://www.beavermeadowsstables.com
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides! Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!
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Larimer County Natural Resources
1800 South CR 31
970-679-4570
(970) 679-4574
http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources
Manages Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, Pinewood Reservoir, Bingham Hill Park, Big Thompson Parks, Devils Backbone Open Space, Eagle's Nest Open Space, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Hermit Park Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Lions Open Space, Ramsey-Shockey Open Space, Rimrock Open Space. Parks are open year-round, seven days a week.
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