Blue Flower Trail Ride
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Bozeman, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty of Paradise Valley in Montana during this guided horseback trek through the Blue Flower Trail. Meet your guide for a scenic ride complete with views of the Absaroka Mountains. Keep an eye out for local wildlife including elk and golden eagles. Learn about the area’s history, wildlife, and ecosystem during this private tour. The itinerary includes several stops for photographs.
- Go horseback riding in Paradise Valley
- Explore the Blue Flower Trail with a guide
- Learn about local wildlife including deer and elk
- Stop for photographs of the mountains
What's Included
- Riding Helmet
- Professional Guide
- Closed-Toe Shoes (required)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Erik's Ranch273 Trail Creek Rd, Livingston, MT 59047, USA
Continue up the full length of the driveway and park in front of The Barn. A staff member will meet you at The Barn upon your arrival.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Paradise Valley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sharleen_L
The Blue Flower Trail Ride was incredible! Savannah and Brandon were both excellent guides—friendly, patient, and very attentive to everyone’s comfort and safety on the horses. They gave clear instructions, which made even beginners feel confident, and they shared interesting stories along the way. The trail itself was gorgeous, with scenic views that made the ride unforgettable. It felt both adventurous and peaceful at the same time. Huge thanks to Savannah and Brandon for making this such a wonderful experience!
Reviews
4.9
based on 55 reviews
Sharleen_L, Sep 2025
The Blue Flower Trail Ride was incredible! Savannah and Brandon were both excellent guides—friendly, patient, and very attentive to everyone’s comfort and safety on the horses. They gave clear instructions, which made even beginners feel confident, and they shared interesting stories along the way. The trail itself was gorgeous, with scenic views that made the ride unforgettable. It felt both adventurous and peaceful at the same time. Huge thanks to Savannah and Brandon for making this such a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the Blue Flower Trail Ride! Savana and Brendan will be delighted to know their guidance and stories made the ride enjoyable and memorable. It’s wonderful that you loved the scenic trail and felt both adventurous and peaceful. We’d love to welcome you back for another ride anytime!
The Erik's Ranch Team
Richard_R, Sep 2025
An incredible and breathtaking experience. The views are amazing. Our guide, Hunter, was a really cool guy, made us feel welcome and at ease. If you’re in Montana, would highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you had such an incredible experience and enjoyed the breathtaking views! Thank you for your kind words about Hunter. We’ll be sure to pass them along to him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime.
The Erik's Ranch Team
Amy_O, Sep 2025
We had a great time and the ladies who were our guides were fun and personable. Our horses were sweethearts; I rode Miss Dolly and my husband rode Spade. The trial was scenic and peaceful
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the scenic, peaceful trail! It’s wonderful to hear you loved your guides and the horses. Dolly and Spade send their regards. We’d love to welcome you back for another ride soon.
The Erik's Ranch Team
Aurel_C, Sep 2025
Safe and fun activity crew is helpful and take their time with all guest individually showing and helping.
Were first time horse back riding and fell little afraid but crew was attentive and supportive.
Also they gave us safe pointers how to handle horses.
We did not fell unsafe at all.
Horses are gentle ,well trained and taken care off.
Erik Ranch you have great employees.Thank You.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you felt safe and supported during your first horseback riding experience! It’s wonderful to hear that our team and the horses made your ride enjoyable. Thank you for your kind words about our employees. We’d love to welcome you back for another ride soon.
The Erik's Ranch Team
Nancy_D, Aug 2025
The horseback riding experience was amazing. Hunter and Brendan, our guides, were top shelf and very skilled. They are very experienced and personable and immediately put everyone at ease. The trails are very open and the terrain is perfect for beginners. It was relaxing, stress free and we saw the most amazing landscapes! I highly recommend. Also, use Waze directions and they will get you there perfectly.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re so glad you had an amazing horseback riding experience! Thank you for your kind words about Hunter and Brendan, and we’re happy to hear the trails and scenery made for such a relaxing ride. We appreciate your recommendation! We’d love to welcome you back for another ride soon.
The Erik's Ranch Team
Kelley_R, Aug 2025
What a great experience! We had so much fun, all the horses were awesome, ride was beautiful and Hunter and Brendan were fantastic guides. Would absolutely recommend. 10 out of 10!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time on the ride! Thank you for your kind words about the horses and about Hunter and Brendan! We’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. We’d love to welcome you back for another 10/10 experience!
—The Erik's Ranch Team
Shari_A, Jul 2025
Very friendly and helpful. Good with riders with a wide range of riding experience and ability. I was worried about the ride as I have had both knees replaced and have hip issues. I started the ride and decided it was too much for me. They did not hesitate to take me back to the barn and the rest of the group continued. Cannot express how great they were enough.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Shari! We’re so glad our team could make you feel safe and supported on your ride, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for more Montana adventures in the future!
– The Erik’s Ranch Team
Robin_H, Jul 2025
Kind professional staff. Beautiful views. Gentle well cared for horses. Definitely a must experience if in the area. Thank you!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Robin! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the views, our gentle horses, and the care from our team. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Montana adventure!
– The Erik’s Ranch Team
Dennis_W, Jul 2025
Follow the directions given by the Ranch staff, GPS will not get you there. That being said, Erik's Ranch was amazing. The staff, the horses, the location were all perfect. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Dennis! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience on the Blue Flower Trail Ride and that our staff, horses, and location made your visit so memorable. We hope to see you again soon!
– The Erik’s Ranch Team
Denise_P, Jul 2025
Beautiful scenery and a great way to see the mountains and valleys. The trial itself was a little boring but the guide made the experience worthwhile.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for riding with us and for sharing your experience, Denise. We're glad you enjoyed the stunning mountain and valley views and that our guide helped make the ride memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the trail and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve the experience.
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Michael_H, Jun 2025
A long unpaved road to the Ranch but was definitely worth the experience with our Very friendly crew and a beautiful trail and horses.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Michael. We’re glad the drive was worth it and that you enjoyed the trail, the horses, and our amazing crew. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Sara_F, Jun 2025
My teen daughters and I really enjoyed the trail rides. Views were amazing on the trails. Beautiful horses who were easy to ride even with our limited experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Sara. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your daughters had a great time on the trail ride. It means a lot to us that you chose to spend your day with us. We hope to see you again in the future!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Jennifer_B, Jun 2025
What a great trail ride, guides were personable and shared lots of local knowledge. My teen sons loved it.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your teen sons enjoyed the Blue Flower Trail Ride. Our guides love sharing their local knowledge, and it’s always wonderful to know it made the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome your family back for another ride soon!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Beth_R, Jun 2025
The guides were very knowledgeable and patient! The horses were so sweet! Wish the weather was better.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ride and had a great experience with our horses. We're sorry the weather didn’t cooperate—but we’d love to have you back on a sunnier day!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Kristin_S, Jun 2025
Unfortunately it rained & our horses were not very cooperative but the staff could not have been more friendly, kind and patient. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re sorry the weather and horses didn’t fully cooperate that day, but we’re so glad our team made a positive impression. We’d love to welcome you back for a drier, smoother ride in the future!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Garrett_P, May 2025
Very knowledgeable and very helpful on the trip, great horses knew what they were doing, awesome trail!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Garrett! We're so glad you enjoyed the ride and had a great experience with both our team and our horses. Hope to see you back out here again someday!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Jasmeen_B, Apr 2025
The staff were very entertaining and helpful! The views were amazing and the horses were very cute! The best thing I ever did in Montana.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Jasmeen! We’re so happy to hear that your ride was the highlight of your time in Montana. Our team will be thrilled to know they made the experience fun and memorable. We’d love to have you back anytime!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
John_Z, Apr 2025
Super great group of guides. They were very patient and helped me learn to ride. I'd definitely reccomend to beginners.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, John! We’re so glad you had a great experience and felt supported by our team. Our guides love helping new riders feel confident and comfortable on the trail. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to ride with you again soon!
- The Erik’s Ranch Team
Danielle_D, Oct 2024
The guides were amazing and friendly. They paired our personalities perfectly with the horses. My 8 year old cried when we left he wanted to stay with Dolly forever.
Mike_L, Oct 2024
We liked the trotting the most. Our hosts were really nice and personable. I would like them to clean up the directions, which were not as clear like others have commented.
Kristen_D, Oct 2024
Great experience! Me, my sister and college daughter. Would recommend. Would do it again. Why is this review making me write more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bronwyn_M, Sep 2024
Brilliant experience! Amazing views and lovely tempered horses. Lovely staff as well, highly recommend it!
Rachna_V, Sep 2024
The trail ride was excellent and the guides were very nice and friendly. The horses are well trained and don't require expert level horsemanship. It's a pretty easy ride and a fun experience.
The only downside, and the reason I did not give five stars, is the directions. There is no cell reception past a certain point, so you have to follow the written directions they send you. And the directions are NOT correct. They do provide you with the phone number to call in case you get lost, but I was given two different numbers, and no one actually answered at either number. It's also not really helpful if you're lost and have no cell phone reception. They should definitely provide better, more detailed directions, and put up signage so you know you're going the right way.
Brona_L, Aug 2024
Great host, horses were well behaved.
Great views along the trails.
A little hard to find via the directions given.
George_Z, Aug 2024
Casey and Brendon/Brandon (I forgot his name) were awesome!!! The road traveling to the farm is a little beat up and cell service is spotty. The scenery riding the horse is unimaginable blue skies. Would repeat!
Carla_D, Aug 2024
Fantastic tour, very friendly guides, and great horses! They all did a great job and went above and beyond.
Mike_D, Aug 2024
Wonderful Experience on the Range and with all team members - Absolutely beautiful. Horses were great and was my sons favorite adventure in Montana!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and hope everyone can come back in the future.
Emma_M, Jul 2024
had an incredible time horseback riding in Montana! The two-hour ride was absolutely fantastic. The staff were not only amazing but incredibly friendly—they even offered to let us ride back at the stables, which made the experience even more special. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I can't wait to go back!
Rebecca_M, Jul 2024
Brendan & Brian were amazing guides and cowboys! They were extremely knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable. Truly the highlight of our trip from NY to Montana. The smells and sights along the trail will last a lifetime in memory. The horses were beautiful-so gentle, intelligent and well behaved!
Jodiann_T, Jul 2024
Conversations with the Ranch Hands and getting to know the horses. The views were absolutely breathtaking.
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