Horseback Riding in Jackson: Creek Crossing or Rim Rock Lunch

Two trail choices, both ending at lunch in the valley

A half-day horseback ride from Willow Creek Ranch in Jackson, Wyoming, where you choose between the Creek Crossing route with panoramic Teton views and four creek crossings, or the Historic Rim Rock Ranch trail along a logging road once used by oxen and carts. Lunch is included. Rides depart at 10 AM Monday through Saturday and run about four and a half hours. Children are welcome from age 8, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day horseback ride with lunch

• Start ride at 10 AM
• Choose Creek Crossing or Rim Rock route
• Ride past Ann’s Pond and Ann’s Ridge (Creek Crossing)
• Enjoy 360-degree valley and Teton views (Creek Crossing)
• Ride alongside and cross Willow Creek (Creek Crossing)
• Travel down Bryans Flat logging road (Rim Rock Ranch)
• View Teton Range approaching lunch spot (Rim Rock Ranch)
• Stop for lunch at designated spot
• Return to Willow Creek Ranch

The experience

The ride starts at 10 AM and you pick your route based on trail conditions and water flow. The Creek Crossing Ride takes you past Ann's Pond and over Ann's Ridge to a 360-degree view of the valley and Teton mountain range, then down to Willow Creek where you ride parallel to the water and cross it four times before reaching the lunch spot. The Historic Rim Rock Ranch route follows the Bryans Flat logging road, the same path where oxen and carts hauled lumber to build Jackson Hole, and approaches lunch in the valley where the old ranch once stood. Both loops return to Willow Creek Ranch.

A live guide leads the ride in English and stays with the group throughout. The four-and-a-half-hour outing includes lunch at the trail's end, so you're not packing a meal or stopping at a restaurant afterward. The operator notes that trail conditions and water flow may affect which route runs on your day, so flexibility on which scenery you see is part of the booking. Children from age 8 can ride, and the operator confirms the pace works for all fitness levels, though the ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• live English-speaking guide for the full ride.
• choice of two scenic routes depending on trail conditions.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 May 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 89 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Willow Creek Horseback Rides

Is this one for you?Both routes are shared rides with a guide, so you're riding with other guests rather than alone. Choose this if you want the structure of a guided day and don't mind company on the trail. If you prefer a private ride, ask the operator whether that option is available at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the Creek Crossing and Rim Rock Ranch routes?

The Creek Crossing Ride climbs Ann's Ridge for 360-degree views of the Teton Range and valley, then descends to ride alongside Willow Creek with up to four creek crossings. The Historic Rim Rock Ranch route follows a historic logging road through Bryans Flat where oxen once hauled lumber, and typically offers Teton Range views as you approach the lunch spot in the valley.

How long does the ride take and when does it start?

Rides depart at 10 AM Monday through Saturday and run about four and a half hours total, including the lunch break at the end of the trail.