Reserve a Trip: All Swan Mountain Offerings

Upper McDonald Creek

This 2 hour ride takes you through the oldest forest in Glacier National Park with Red Cedar and Hemlock trees providing a cool shade. Pop out of the forest to enjoy Upper McDonald Creek at the Dancing Water Cascades. You’ll have a glimpse of everything from Mountain views to Huckleberry patches and Glacial Erratics. Keep your eyes open for the rare sighting of a Grizzly Bear!  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Glacier Gateway

The vast Lodgepole Pine forest you ride through on this 2 hour is home to plenty of wildlife including a mass amount of deer and bears! Enjoy glimpses of Strawberry, Desert and Chocolate Drop Mountains as you traverse through the wildflowers and berries along their foothills. This trip is perfect for the beginner or families with its rolling hills and well established trail system.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Josephine Lake

This picturesque horseback ride takes you down the first few miles of the Piegan Pass Trail. As you ride along the heavily forested trail, you’ll catch views of Swiftcurrent Lake, Josephine Lake and the Garden Wall. Wildflowers and berries are bountiful in the abundant undergrowth. Keep your eyes peeled for trickling waterfalls and curious animals along the mountain side. This two hour ride is offered in the afternoon only.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

CM Russell

You’ll see it all on this two hour option from gorgeous mountain views to huckleberry patches, lodge pole forests and glacial creeks and rivers. The Apgar forest is home to plenty of resident wildlife including black bear, deer, coyotes and beavers – so keep your eyes peeled!  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Apgar Meadows

This one-hour option is great for beginners, families and seasoned riders alike! Enjoy scenic mountain views along the Flathead River or Lower McDonald Creek under the shaded canopy of the lodge pole forest.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Lodgepole Loop

This easy, one hour ride is a great option for young children and novice or nervous riders. As you gently stroll through lodgepole forest, you’ll have the perfect amount of time to get comfortable on the horses and get a taste for what it’s like to explore the area on horseback. The one hour ride is $40 per person.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Swan 2 Hour Trail Ride

Cowboy Cookout

The Cookout combines the favorite Montana pastimes of horseback riding and having a steak! Your cookout adventure begins with a two to three hour horseback ride through a beautiful Lodgepole Pine tree forest with views into Glacier and of the surrounding mountains. After the ride you will enjoy a light appetizer while your guide prepares a traditional cowboy dinner of steaks over open flame, corn on the cob, baked beans, green salad and a roll. Hang out by the fire with s’mores for dessert while enjoying the sunset. The corral is just a short walk back from the dinner spot whenever you finish!  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Wine and Cheese Llama Trek

Guests have their choice in the summer months of a pre or post dinner wine and cheese llama trek. Those that select the pre-dinner trek, typically arrive at Swan Mountain Ranch at 4:30 pm for their wine and cheese affair with a llama. Post-dinner treks begin at 7:00 pm. We will pack the llamas with our goodies, chairs, tables, etc. and then head out into the Swan River State Forest after a briefing on llama facts and safety. We typically head to a ridgetop in the Swan River State Forest where we can drink up the beauty of the Swan Valley as the llamas watch us partake in the spoils they were kind enough to pack in for us. Don’t be shocked if we slip in a little chocolate in our basket to “cleanse” the taste buds before we lead our llamas back to the ranch.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquir

Apgar Lookout

This half day ride takes you through the 2003 Roberts Fire burn area, to the NPS fire lookout tower atop Apgar Mountain. The bare trees from the burn have opened up incredible views that keep getting better as you climb to the top. Once you reach the top, you are treated to panoramic views of the Lake McDonald Valley, the North Fork, the Bad Rock Canyon and even glimpses of the Great Bear Wilderness. There is very little tree cover so bring sunscreen and water. This trail is not recommended for the beginner rider due to the steepness (2500 foot elevation gain) and has a four person minimum.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.

Cracker Flats

This awesome trail heads out along the shores of Lake Sherburne and on to Cracker Flats, where the old mining town of Altyn once stood at the turn of the century. On the flats, you’ll get 360 degree views of all the mountains surrounding the Many Glacier Valley as well as great opportunities to see wildlife! This scenic two hour ride is offered in the morning only.  

Please note we do not accept online reservations. Submitting an inquiry expresses your interest in a trip, but does not indicate an actual booking. Online inquiries for same day or next day reservations are not recommended as we may not see the inquiry in time. If you are interested in a trip within the next 48 hours, it is best to call our office at (406) 387-4405.