Explore the Stehekin area cowboy-style while sitting high in the saddle on a memorable horseback riding tour. From short and gentle meanders along forested trails, to more extensive rides through grassy meadows and up mountain paths, you'll find the horseback tour that's just right for your riding abilities. There are even riding lessons for the kids.
If you have a desire to see the countryside around Stehekin from a tall-in-the-saddle point of view, we've got the ride for you. From a gentle meander through forests and meadows to a journey of ancient evergreens, from a trot to a saunter through mountain trails, horseback tours in and around Stehekin explore the most interesting corners of the Cascade mountains. With lessons and day-rides for beginners and pack-trips for groups, you can plan all your equine adventures right here.
Horseback Riding Tours
Stehekin Adventure, LLC
Hiking and horseback riding trips. Horseback lessons available. Enjoy an adventurous weekend or arrange for a longer trip. Riding a gentle trail wise horse, that is yours for the trip, with western-style food and comfortable camps, is one of the finest ways to know the back country.
Location: Based out of Stehekin where no roads lead · Stehekin, WA Contact: (509) 682-7742
Stehekin Valley Ranch
Located in the very heart of the beautiful North Cascade Mountains. The Ranch is 9 miles "up valley" from the head of Lake Chelan. Offering a variety of unique vacation experiences. 2 1/2 hour round-trip rides from ranch to Coon Lake on gentle trail wise horses. Enjoy breathtaking views. Transportation from Stehekin Landing to the Ranch is available.
Location: Stehekin, WA Contact: (800) 536-0745, or (509) 682-4677
Cascade Corrals Riding Lessons
Beginners get an introduction to horses and riding in one-hour lessons. Includes safety around horse/leading, grooming, saddling, basic position, start, stop and steer.
Location: Stehekin, WA Contact: Stehekin Outfitters (800) 536-0745
Getting to Stehekin
Stehekin is located at the head of Lake Chelan. There are no roads connecting the small Stehekin community to the rest of the world. Be prepared to take a boat, ferry, airplane, horse or hike to get there.