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Mesa Verde Stables

5964 Road 41 · Mancos, CO

Why you should go…

Mesa Verde Stables runs guided horseback rides from a ranch in Mancos, Colorado, less than ten miles from Mesa Verde National Park. Riders can choose a shorter ranch ride, an all day ride, or a ride into Ute Mountain Tribal Park, passing early 1900s homesteads and overlooks of the Mancos Valley on a 520 acre property. Rides are offered to guests age seven and older.

  • #horseback riding
  • #ranch
  • #western
  • #guided tours
  • #scenic views

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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