Trail Rides
Experience Idaho's Breathtaking Beauty on Horseback
Explore the spectacular scenery of the Salmon River country with Rawhide Outfitters. We offer half-day and full-day guided trail rides through majestic mountain terrain where wildlife sightings are common. Our diverse trail systems takes riders though beautiful backcountry landscapes, offering unforgettable views and an authentic Idaho Outdoor adventure.
Our professional and experienced guides take pride in matching each guest with the horse that suits them best. Our mountain horses are well-trained, gentle, and reliable, making the ride enjoyable for both beginners and experienced riders.
Come discover Idaho the way it was meant to be seen-from the saddle.
Trail Ride Options
Choose the ride that fits your day
Rawhide Outfitters offers a variety of guided trail ride options, from short scenic outings to full-day and overnight experiences. Each ride is paced for comfort and led by experienced local guides, making it easy to choose an option that matches your interests, schedule, and experience level.
Please note: We have a 250 pound weight limit for riders.
½ Day Horseback Trail Ride
Our half-day rides include approximately 3 hours on horseback riding through the beautiful Salmon River country. Along the trail, guests will enjoy a homemade snack and refreshing drink, giving riders a chance to relax, take in the scenery, and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings.
It's the perfect option for those who want to experience Idaho stunning backcountry and wildlife without committing to a full-day ride.
Full Day Horseback Trail Ride
Our full-day ride includes approximately 5 hours of horseback riding through the scenic
mountains and trails of the Salmon River country. During the ride, guests will enjoy a picnicstyle homemade lunch and refreshing drink, giving everyone time to relax, take in the views and experience the peaceful beauty of Idaho's back country.
This ride is perfect for those who want to spend more time in the saddle and fully enjoy the rugged landscapes, wildlife and unforgettable scenery of the area.
Overnight Horseback Pack Trips
For guests seeking a longer wilderness experience, Rawhide Outfitters offers 2- and 3-day overnight horseback pack trips. These trips include mountain camp accommodations with large wall tents, cots, and solar showers.
Guests often enjoy early morning or evening wildlife viewing, hiking, and optional fishing during their stay. Goat Lake, located at approximately 9,400 feet in elevation, offers a scenic destination with native trout and additional riding opportunities.
See the Pack Trips page for full details.
What to Wear & Bring
For Trail Rides & Pack Trips
The following items are recommended to help you stay comfortable while riding:
- Worn pair of jeans (no shorts)
- Brimmed hat and/or sunglasses
- Shoes suitable for saddle stirrups
- Lightweight hooded jacket
- Lightweight gloves, if desired
- Personal water bottle
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Additional Items for Pack Trips
- For overnight pack trips, please also bring:
- Two pairs of worn jeans
- Lightweight long-sleeved shirt
- Lightweight sleeping bag
- Personal care items
- Small flashlight
Reservations & Cancellation Policy
Reservations are encouraged to ensure availability for your preferred date and activity. A 30% deposit is required to reserve all trips.
Deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation, but the full amount may be credited toward future dates.
Land-based activity prices are subject to 6% Idaho sales tax.
Payment Options
We accept cash, personal checks, and the following credit cards:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Gratuities
While gratuities are not mandatory, it is customary to offer a tip to your guide and cook in recognition of exceptional service.
Trail Ride Gallery
Saddle up and explore Idaho the old-fashioned way
Experience the quiet rhythm of hoofbeats on forest trails, mountain overlooks, and wide-open country. Our guided trail rides offer a peaceful, scenic way to connect with the land — one stride at a time.
Beautiful day to horseback ride in Idaho
You might see big horn mountain sheep on a trail ride
Stopping to enjoy the view while trail riding
Horseback Riding Testimonials
We took a trail ride guided by Justin out to Cow Creek for an all-day adventure. It was an adventure wrapped in awe of the beauty of the surroundings. While we are from the country you just can’t imagine the vastness of this land. Justin was tailoring the ride to meet our needs. I was afraid of heights and he let me take it slow or found a way around. When we stopped to have lunch along the creek. Justin produce amazing lunches that were big enough to feed two people. The food was top-notch and hit the spot when it was really needed! It was a ride through God’s country with people that you will never forget in a lifetime! Thank you!
Staci and Gene Molyneaux – Endicott, NY
Circuit on horseback in the elevations of Idaho was nothing short of fantastic. We enjoyed every minute. Justin’s expertise and enthusiasm for the trail was the lynch pin that made the outing a grand success. We liked the horses too.
P & L Smith – McKnightstown, Pennsylvania
“We wanted to thank you all again for the wonderful two day pack trip! We had a great time in the Salmon mountains! We really enjoyed the horses. They were sure footed mountain horses on which we had a lot of fun, but also had time to enjoy the countryside. Thank you, Justin, for taking us on such great rides with wonderful landscapes and so much wildlife! Having a cold night, it was good that Cathy packed an extra sleeping bag for us. Thanks, also for preparing such delicious meals! You did a great job and we will recommend you where ever we can!”
Saskia Meichsner and Martin Baumanns – Duesseldorf Germany
“We started out on our wonderful pack trip. I cannot thank you enough for all that you did for us to make this such a great experience! The level of professionalism, skill, planning, care and service on our pack trip was truly extraordinary, but it was outdone by the vistas, the weather and most of all the high, high level of camp cuisine! I am already looking forward to next years’ three day excursion.”
Paul Branstad – Chicago Illinois
“It was a beautiful ride! My horse was great (Gus). He was quite capable in handling the narrow, on-the-edge mountain trails. Justin was our guide, was quite personable and able to answer all the questions of our small party. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!”
Patty Kasper, New Jersey
“Thanks for the great ride today! I wanted to thank you for the delicious bars you made for us and thank Justin for a spectacular ride… for his patience with us, since none of us were experienced riders. His dedication to our comfort and safety put us all at ease. It was a day that none of us will forget. Our pictures will not do the scenery justice. We will sure hate to leave this beautiful area….I hope that someday we will be able to return.”
The White Family
“My wife and I have been on both raft and day horse back trips with Rawhide Outfitters, never will you have people work so hard to give you an unforgettable trip.My wife and I are going back for more summer fun. Thanks again”
Scott Wilson – Canby Oregon
“My husband and I went on the Lewis and Clark ride and absolutely loved it. Great guide. Exquisite scenery. Fabulous horses. Incredible food, family run; super nice people. Would definitely highly recommend! Thanks for a wonderful time.”
Laura – San Diego California
“Dear Cranney family, While visiting dear friends at Moose Creek Estates, we went on one of your fabulous trail rides at Cow Creek. This trip to Idaho was my first and this type of trail ride was another ‘first’! Everyone in our group enjoyed it tremendously and the census was that the ride was breath taking. Not only were Johnny and Justin informative, they were warm and friendly. We were all pleasantly surprised when we stopped for lunch, in the middle of the mountains, and had home made pasta salad, potato salad and Justin even grilled chicken!!! Oh, and I can’t leave out the phenomenal cake that was made from scratch- WOW! We were very impressed with everything. I will be sharing my experiences with all of my friends and family here in Texas… maybe one day they’ll make it up there to experience it for themselves. Thank you very much- all the way from the heart of Texas!!”
Kendra A – Spicewood Texas
“Recently our family took a day long horse back ride on the Lewis and Clark trial. The breath taking views, wonderful horses, delicious lunch and outstanding guide service with Justin was a cut above the rest! His knowledge, patience, kindness and professionalism was superior. Justin and Rawhide Outfitters exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience!”
Luke and Amanda Peterson – Minneapolis Minnesota
“We were very pleased with our experience. We enjoyed the Saddle to Paddle trip up the Wagonhammer trail on horseback and the Salmon River float trip. It was perfect for our family and the friends who we were with. Thanks for a wonderful trip. Your personal attention to details, the great food, pleasant company made our experience a highlight of our trip. We would recommend you to anyone interested in this. In fact, I think I may be back to go on a fishing trip in the future. Thanks again, Bill, Kelly, Ryan, Kyle and Amanda”
Burrichter Family – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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