Morning Ride & Afternoon Raft
These trips exemplify the Montana experience! Blend the rugged beauty of a horseback trip in Glacier National Park with a pristine river trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River for the perfect adventure.
This trip departs at 8:30am (check in no later than 7:45am) for the horseback ride and 1:30pm for a whitewater or 2:00pm for a scenic float.
Horseback portion of the trip departs from Swan Mountain Outfitters corral in West Glacier (based on availability) just outside the west entrance to Glacier National Park. Check in 45 minutes prior to trip departure.
Lunch on your own between trips.
Rafting portion of the trip departs from Glacier Raft Company in the Village of West Glacier. Check in 30 minutes prior to trip departure. The trip ends at the bridge in West Glacier where you will regain your land legs during a short walk back to our office, your car, dry clothes, and a chance to purchase trip photos and souvenirs!
Trip Length: |
Horseback ride 3 hours (including pre-trip orientation) |
Departure Dates: |
Late May through mid-September |
River Rating: |
II-III (Class III-IV in June and early July, when the whitewater is at its peak; by late July the rapids have moderated to fun-filled Class II-III). |
River Miles: |
8 miles |
Recognized Rapids: |
9 rapids |
Age Limit: |
Horseback Ride: 7+ |
Weight Limit: Rates: |
250 pounds for horseback ride Adult: $109* |
What to bring:
Water
Sunglasses
Wear sunscreen and bug spray
Inhalers, EpiPen, etc.
Camera (for pictures before the ride)
Dress in layers (including rain gear)
Note: pommel bags big enough for a water bottle are provided
Limitations and Restrictions:
No children under the age of 7
No riders under 48" tall
No riders over 250 lbs
Riders must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. No sandals!
NO cameras (digital, video or any other kind) may be used while riding, cell phones, backpacks, fanny packs, weapons, bear spray, alcohol, smoking