Reserve a Trip: All Swan Mountain Offerings

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.

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 and again at the inlet to Lake McDonald. 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.

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.

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.

Advanced Fish and Ride

The day begins by meeting your guide at the trail head. You will then complete some paperwork, receive a safety briefing , mount up, and ride to your fishing destination. Upon arrival, your guide will unpack your gear. Please note we can provide the gear or you can bring your own personal gear. You have the choice to either fish from the shore, darn a pair of waders and fish in the streams and shallow parts of the lake, or venture out into the mountain lake in a float tub. Our mules pack in all the gear including a hearty lunch and refreshments. All you have to do is relax, fish, and enjoy an epic Montana day in the pristine solitude of the Swan Valley!  

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)

Glacier Lookout Half Day

This half day ride offers fantastic views of Strawberry and Desert Mountain and into Glacier National Park. Starting by riding through a Lodgepole Pine forest you’ll slowly gain elevation until you reach the Glacier Lookout lunch spot. Enjoy your own snacks or a hearty sack lunch provided by the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center for $15 as you gaze at the snow-capped peaks of the Glacier Park skyline on one side and the mountainscape of Strawberry and Desert Mountains on the other side. After lunch, you’ll head back to the corral at a leisurely pace. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for deer and 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.

Full Day Walk & Wade

Our seasoned fishing guides will take you to some of their favorite fishing holes and stretches of water. Whether you prefer to fish lakes or streams, the Swan-Seeley Valley won’t disappoint.  

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.

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.

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.

Spring Bear Hunt

Black bears are plentiful in western Montana and are legal game. The Swan Valley has the highest population concentration, and produces the best color phased bears in the state. We hunt black bears in the spring exclusively and in the fall in combination with our other hunts, or as a stand alone hunt.