Winthrop Washington is rich with a long history of horse riding and horsemanship, providing a diversity of options for visitors wishing to spend some time in the saddle.
For visitors just wanting to get a taste of horseback riding, local outfitters offer half-day trail-rides, chuckwagon breakfast outings, or even multi-day pack trips into remote wildness settings.
There are peaceful, easy to access valley-bottom rides, or more rugged and striking terrain at the higher elevations. The Methow Backcountry Horseman’s Association riding guide is a good resource for newcomers looking for the perfect outing with their own horse.
During the 49’er Days Weekend in May, enjoy the western flair and a show of horsemanship at the 49ers Parade. This event offers spectators more horses than any other parade in Washington State!
Take it to the next level by joining in Ride To Rendezvous. A four day drive leading up to the parade in town. Washington Outfitters and Guides Association proves a great experience! You can bring your own horse or wagon, or rent from the association. Nightly campfire entertainment, horse hay, as well as fantastic food cooked in dutch ovens, starting with dinner on Monday evening, three meals a day ending with breakfast & lunch on Friday, 12 meals total. The cost ranges from $400-$600
Schedule a Horseback Riding Tour
Cascade Wilderness Outfitters
Join Steve Darwood in the "High Country" on horseback.
Fully guided summer trips, standard trips and drop camps. Hunting drop camps also available.
Guided hunting trips available.
For four generations, our family has been delivering a world-class, outdoor experience to families, hikers, hunters, fishermen and nature-lovers alike. We would love to have you join us for your next outdoor adventure! Sun Mountain Lodge
Perched on a mountaintop overlooking Winthrop, Sun Mountain Lodge has 112 guestrooms with a variety of room types: cozy cabins on a private beach at Patterson Lake, standard guestrooms in the main Lodge and luxury accommodations featuring private patios and jetted tubs. Other amenities include a full service activities shop, year-round gear rentals, two restaurants including the AAA-four diamond dining room and casual Bar and Grill, full service spa and a 5,000 bottle wine collection. 60 kilometers of trails right from your door! Activities include: horseback riding, mtn biking, pool, tennis, fishing, boating, hot tubs, XC skiing.
Recently honored by Fodor’s Travel as one of the Top 100 hotels in the world.Thunderfoot Riding LLC
ThunderFoot Riding LLC offers exclusive horse riding excursions for riders of all ages and abilities! We offer Private lessons for kids and adults, Kids camps, clinics and horse training at beautiful Bear Creek Equestrian Facility right here in Winthrop just a little over a mile from down town! Go to thunderfootriding.com or call for more information or Sign up for an experience of a lifetime.Washington Outfitters & Guides Association
Plan the adventure of a lifetime with one of Washington's Land or Water based Outfitters (horseback riding - wilderness pack trips - sleigh / wagon rides - hiking - rafting - fishing). Join all the outfitters during the spring Ride To Rendezvous - 49ers
Packers Rendezvous in Winthrop.