Horseback Riding
Anchorage - Swing into the
saddle for a guided Horseback Riding in Alaska into the Chugach Mountains
surrounding Turnagain Arm and Anchorage, Alaska. Hourly, half-day,
and full day tours.
Cooper Landing - Deep in the mountains of the Chugiak National Forest on
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula lies a small lodge, Alaska Horsemen Trail
Adventures. Owner Alex Kime, with the help of his daughter Gretchen
started the lodge in 1997 with 8 horses. Today they have grown to over 30
horses and are well known as one of the best horseback rides in Alaska.
Specializing in "true Alaskan hospitality", folks comment on the serenity
they experience at the lodge. Their care of the horses and the "pioneer"
appearance of the lodge has gained them television spots on such shows as
Country Music Television’s show "Hit Trip", Fox Television's "Bacheloretts
in Alaska", Larry Csonka's "North to Alaska Show" and Paul Gray's "The
Alaska Show". Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures was chosen "Outstanding
Business in Tourism" on the Kenai Peninsula for 2002.
In addition to offering a variety of trail rides year
around including carriage and sleigh trips, they offer a small unique gift
shop selling furs, gold, and locally crafted items. They offer a gold
panning experience designed in the fashion of the Alaskan pioneer days. A
beautiful log pavilion and fire pit for special occasions and horse
boarding is available for the traveler. Folks are welcome to browse around
and enjoy the baby horses they have every spring.
Seward - Down the river to the shores of Resurrection
Bay. This area of Seward is only accessible by horse back. View bald
eagles up close, see where they nest and watch them feed. It is rare that
you can't ride your horse right under the trees where they majestically
perch. We will ride through part of the old town of Seward that was
destroyed by the great earthquake of 1964. You will hear the stories of
the people who lived through it. Our horses will then take us to the shore
of the bay where the wild flowers meet the ocean. The bird life of this
area is very diverse, active and up close. This Trail Ride could very well
be the wilderness highlight of your trip to Seward and Alaska.
Denali - Our vendor is a
horseback outfit offering guided "trail" rides and overnight trips
in the wilderness area surrounding Denali National Park. We use the
term "trail ride" loosely around here. Your safari begins at
our home and place of business located at Mile 3.9 Stampede Road in Healy.
This historical road once known as the Stampede trail from the Gold and
Antimony strikes, was one of the first roads into Denali National Park.
All of our rides offer stunning panoramic views of the
Alaska Range and the surrounding Healy Valley from start to finish.
Denali National Park surrounds us on three sides, but we are unable to
ride into the park. We are the only horseback outfitter in Denali with
views of Mt. McKinley on our 1/2 day and longer rides. Our experienced
staff takes you on a journey traveling up 3200 feet in elevation with
breathtaking views of the entire area.
