Dog Sledding Jackson Hole: Buffalo Fork River Adventure

The Buffalo Fork River runs in front of the ranch, and you ride past it the whole way.

Dog sledding in Jackson Hole is a forty-five-minute ride behind a working sled team along the Buffalo Fork River on private trails at Heart Six Ranch, with unobstructed views of the Tetons. The trail is flat and designated for non-motorized traffic only, making it safe for any age and fitness level. You choose from five departure times throughout the day, and a live English-speaking guide leads the team.

The experience

Forty-five minutes in the sled bag behind a team of working sled dogs is the core of this activity. You travel along the Buffalo Fork River, a National Scenic Riverway and tributary to the Snake River, on private trails across the pastures of Heart Six Ranch. The route stays flat and moves through terrain where no snowmobiles or motorized vehicles are permitted. The only sound is the dogs, the runners on snow, and the river alongside you. The Tetons frame the entire ride.

The Buffalo Fork River itself is what makes this different from other sledding runs in the region. It is a protected waterway that flows in front of the ranch and continues downstream through Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Riding parallel to it for the full forty-five minutes means the landscape does not change. You stay in one river valley with the same mountain views the whole way, rather than looping through varied terrain. The trail is suitable for any age and any fitness level because it is so flat. The only physical demand is sitting in the sled.

You pick your departure time at checkout: 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, or 3pm. A live guide in English handles the dogs and the sled. The sled itself is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Use of the sled.
• guidance from a live English-speaking musher.

Options for this experience

6 options

Dog sledding with Teton views at 9 amGuide in English · Available from 15 Dec · 09:00

Dog sledding with Teton views at 11 amGuide in English · Available from 15 Dec · 11:0011 am time slot

Dog sledding with Teton view at 1 pmGuide in English · Available from 15 Dec · 13:001 pm time slot

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Dog sledding with Teton views at 3 pmGuide in English · Available from 15 Dec · 15:003 pm time slot

Dog sledding with Teton views at 10 amGuide in English · Available from 15 Dec · 10:00Dog sledding at 11 am

Option 1Available from 15 Dec · 14:00

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to6h before

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problems

Operated by Heart 6 Ranch LLC

Is this one for you?The flat terrain and protected river valley make this run suitable for any age and fitness level, so families with children and older travelers can ride comfortably. If you want to experience working sled dogs in a single, uninterrupted stretch of landscape rather than a route with multiple terrain changes, the Buffalo Fork River trail keeps you in one river valley for the full forty-five minutes.

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Top questions

How long am I actually in the sled on the Buffalo Fork River?

Actual sledding time is approximately forty-five minutes. The route follows the river on private trails at Heart Six Ranch, and you stay in the sled the entire way.

Is the trail flat enough for someone who has never dog sledded before?

Yes. The Buffalo Fork River trail is very flat and designated for non-motorized traffic only, making it suitable for any age and any fitness level. No sledding experience is required.

What are the views like from the sled?

The Tetons are visible throughout the ride. The trail runs alongside the Buffalo Fork River, a National Scenic Riverway, so you have unobstructed views of both the mountains and the river valley for the entire forty-five minutes.

Can I choose what time I want to go dog sledding?

Yes. Departures run at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. You select your preferred time when you book.

What is included in the dog sledding adventure?

The sled itself is included. A live English-speaking guide operates the dog team and leads the entire forty-five-minute run along the Buffalo Fork River.