Horseback Riding in Reno: Sierra Nevada Trails with Guide
Three hours on horseback through high desert, sage brush, and mountain views the pioneers saw
Horseback riding in Reno with a local guide covering historic trails, meadows, grasslands and pine forests with views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The expedition includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from any local hotel, snacks and beverages en route, and a guide who matches you with a compatible horse and leads the group at your pace. A minimum of two people per booking is required.
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The experience
Your guide meets you at your Reno hotel and shuttles you to the trailhead with snacks and beverages in hand. Once there, you're paired with a horse suited to your experience level, and the group sets out on horseback across the landscape the Emigrant Trail pioneers crossed. The ride covers historic trails, meadows, grasslands and dense pine forest, with the Sierra Nevada peaks, some still snow-capped, framing the high desert plateaus and icy streams below.
The guide sets the pace so the group stays together, and you ride for about three hours. The route passes the Donner Party Camp and other sites tied to the region's westward expansion history. Unlike watching scenery from a vehicle, you're moving through it the way early settlers did, which changes how the landscape reads: the scale of the terrain, the sound of hooves on different ground, the way the mountains shift as you move.
What’s included
- Professional guide leading the group.
- complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from any local Reno hotel.
- snacks and beverages provided en route to the trailhead.
- horse matched to your experience level.
- validated parking tickets for nearby garage.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
Operated by Sierra Adventures / Activities Reno Tahoe, LLC
Is this one for you?The guide-led pace and hotel pickup make this work for riders new to the area or without their own transport. If you're an experienced rider looking to explore on your own schedule, a self-guided rental would suit you better. A minimum of two people per booking is required, so solo travelers need to join a group departure.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (under 1).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's the riding experience like if I haven't been on a horse before?
Your guide matches you with a horse compatible with your skill level and leads the group at a pace everyone can manage. The ride covers three hours total, and the guide stays with the group throughout.
Do I need to arrange my own way to the trailhead?
Hotel pickup and drop-off from any local Reno hotel is included, and snacks and beverages are provided during the shuttle ride to the trailhead.
What kind of terrain does the ride cover?
The route crosses historic trails, meadows, grasslands and pine forests in the Sierra Nevada foothills, passing the Donner Party Camp and offering views of the mountain range and high desert plateaus.
What should I wear and bring?
The expedition operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the season and conditions. All guests receive validated parking tickets for a nearby garage if you drive to your hotel pickup point.
Horseback Riding in Reno: Sierra Nevada Trails with Guide
3h · EN
from US$ 240 per person
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