Trail Rides
We offer trail riding programs that are less crowded, less dusty, and more personal. If you owned your own horse, this would be a ride that you would share with your friends or family. Our trails cross mountain steams, meander through Jeffrey pines, and the smell of sage is in the air. This is the Tahoe that you love.
DETAILS
Ride Size: Groups of three or more will always be treated as a private ride. Our ratio is typically one wrangler for up to four people. Pairs may be grouped together to make a total of four people. If you would like a private ride and you are just a group of two, you can pay the upgrade fee.
Ages – 7 years old & up. Cautious children and children 6 and under can go visit the critters while you go out for your ride. One adult must stay back with them. All riders under 18 are required to wear helmets.
Beginners – We love the opportunity to introduce first time riders to our amazing horses. However, if you are very nervous, overweight, and out of shape, you greatly heighten the risk of falling off your horse, or losing control while riding. You must understand and appreciate this risk in order to ride safely. Wranglers have the right to refuse any guest who is displaying unsafe behavior.
Duration – Our rides vary according to our guests. Some quests like to settle in before heading out on trail. We are happy to take as much time as our guests need but that will impact the route we take. We try to keep our rides during their scheduled time so if you are running late, your ride duration may be impacted if we have rides scheduled after your ride.
Prosser Creek Ride – First timers, cautious riders, and people who are not physically fit should not book this ride. Children must be at least 10. All riders must wear a helmet for this ride as horses can stumble in the creek. We may make exceptions based on the particular circumstances.
Trotting & Loping – Due to liability rules and restrictions, we do not offer trotting and loping on our trails at this time. We are happy to have guests trot and lope in our arenas. Please let our wranglers know before you head out so that they can allow adequate time.
Height & Weight Limit- We try our best to accommodate everyone that is interested in horseback riding. Horseback riding can be physically demanding, so please make sure your are able to dismount and mount (using a mounting block) with minimal staff assistance. It is for your safety. Please let us know if anyone in your group is over 220 pounds so we can make sure we have the correct horse ready and they are ready to ride. Our staff may refuse the right for anyone they deem to be unfit to ride.
Cancellation Policy- all rides must be cancelled 48 hours in advanced. Any rides cancelled less than 24 hours may not be refunded. If we cancel your ride due to inclement weather, a full refund or a reschedule will be offered.
If you are ready to book click on a button below. Have questions? Email us at lisa@pipingrockhorses.com
All riders must sign a release of liability. Copies are available at check in, but we encourage large groups to sign ahead of time.
“Took my granddaughter on the hour long trail ride (Beginner Scenic Ride) for her 9th birthday with Chris, beautiful scenery, well maintained, friendly staff, large facility. Chris was wonderful we both enjoyed it immensely! Also a personal ride just your group per guide, very nice will absolutely go again.”
Deer Trail Ride
Our beginner scenic ride is one hour and is great for both first timers and those with a bit of experience who want a beautiful ride in the Sierra Nevada wilderness. All guests need to be able to ride their horse independently. Children need to be 7. If you are too nervous to mount your horse, or unable to ride independently, you will stay in our sand arena for a lesson until the wrangler feels you are ready to safely ride on the trail. Cost per person is $100 and is generally about fifty minutes. . This can be a private ride for $50 add on.
prosser Plateau
For those ready for a bit more, our novice ride gets you out further and across more challenging terrain. Don't let the name fool you, this ride is fine for confident and athletic beginners and even adventurous adult first time riders. Children must be 8 and older adults must be able to ride independently. The cost is $125 per person and the ride is generally around 75 minutes. This can be a private ride for $50 add on.
“Took a nicely paced evening ride (Sunset Super Scenic Ride) on Hollywood with wrangler Casey and her horse Bowen. The ride met all my expectations to allow me to get my horse fix as well as try the place out before I sign up for the longer Super Premium Scenic Trail Ride. Owners Lisa and Martin Fielding were very responsive to my email when I was inquiring about making a reservation. Their facilities, equipment, horses and land are kept very clean. Even though I’m very allergic to horses, I didn’t sneeze once on the property. Wrangler Casey is great! I recommend Piping Rock for trail rides if you’re in the Truckee area.”
Prosser Creek Ride
Our premium scenic ride is where the hoofs really start to hit the trail, experience some of the most scenic terrain and history in our trail network. First timers, cautious riders, and people who are not physically fit should not book this ride. Children must be at least 10. All riders must wear a helmet for this ride as horses can stumble in the creek.The cost is $150 per person and the ride is generally a bit over 90 minutes. Available April 1st to November 15th. This is a private activity.
Prosser Reservoir ride
A truly breathtaking ride, this scenic ride follows an amazing trail starting that takes you to Prosser Reservoir. Riders on this ride must be intermediate riders as the ride goes through challenging terrain and takes roughly 2 hours. $200 per person with a minimum of two people. This is a private activity.
Advanced scenic ride
This ride truly is super! From the top of Boca Hill with vast views of the Martis Valley to the ice railroad steeped in history, or multiple creek crossings, at roughly 2.5 hours in length, the choices are just about endless for where you want to go! The cost is $250 per person with a minimum of two people.
Picnic Ride
For those who want to spend more time with their horse and eat a picnic in a spectacular spot. Guests will spend 2 hours on horse back and a half an hour eating lunch. Guests must be intermediate riders and BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH! The wrangler will transport lunch so please do not bring backpacks. $225 per person with a minimum of two people. This is a private activity.
Saddle Up Ride
Our most affordable option, the Saddle Up Ride is the perfect ride for those who have never been in the saddle, or those who haven’t been for some time. Start the ride in our arena getting to know your horse, other guests on the ride, and wranglers (guides), ensuring that you are comfortable and confident before heading out. Leaving the barns, you will descend into a lush high alpine meadow with views of the Sierra Crest before heading into a Jeffrey Pine forest abundant with deer and wildflowers. $75 per person.
This is not a private ride and riders will be grouped with whomever books that day. Singles are welcome. If you are the only person booking you might be going by yourself, and 12 guests could possibly be on this ride. Rider to Wrangler Ratio: 4:1. Example if 3 people book there will be 1 wrangler, if 7 people book, there will be 2 wranglers etc.
Ranch Kids Ride
A fun afternoon kids option, the Ranch Kids Ride is the perfect place for kids who want to spend time on the farm. Children 8-14 years old will spend an 1 hour and 30 minutes at the ranch. During that time they will spend 30 minutes our petting zoo with our baby goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, donkeys and a pig and will also get an introduction to horse and trail riding and go out for our 30 minute trail ride. Cost is $125 per person and needs a minimum of two bookings to take place.
Late pick up subject to an additional charge.