When you think of the West, Horseback riding naturally comes to mind. 

Backcountry Outfitters will be operating 7 days a week in Beautiful Pagosa Springs Colorado with 3 different Trail Heads to Choose From!  And don't forget our Summer Special Events!

BACKCOUNTRY OUTFITTERS TRAIL RIDING RATES:

2 Hour Trail Rides- $85 per Person

4 Hour Trail Rides - $175 Per Person

Full Day Trail Rides - $350 Per Person

 

OUR TRAILS

Upper Piedra BCO RANCH EXCURSIONS

Lower Weminuche TRAIL RIDES

Poison Park 1/2 and Full Day Trail Excursions

We love all our Trails, but each one is just a little different. 

Making each ride unique, and let's us deliver the best ride for each rider and guest.  

Please find different styles of rides, and our special summer events for 2025 below!

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Upper Piedra River Trail Excursions

Book your 2 hour or 4 hour trail rides right at BCO Head Quarters and adventure up mountain trails and check out beautiful views of Chimney Rock, and the beautiful land scape that is the San Juan National Forest.  Smell the pines as the sun warms up the mountains, and see the beautiful wildlife of the Mountains.  With Our 4 hour Trail Excursion we travel up the Piedra River through thick stands of trees and meadows till we meet the rolling water, this is a perfect trail to bring your fishing pole!  We can stop and let you wet your line, relax, and enjoy the view.  

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Sunset Trail Rides on the Piedra

Every Friday Night Starting June 13th!! 

Join BCO for a beautiful Sunset Ride Friday Nights starting in June.  We will ride our 2 Hour Trail which is perfect for the Family or Group of Friends looking to experience the Mountains of South West Colorado.  You will trek up the Mountain to over look Chimney Rock, or Travel down the Piedra River to stroll by the cool rolling water.   

Leaving at 7 pm from the BCO ranch, then ending next to the Piedra River to enjoy the evening by the fire and live music. 

$100 Per Guest limit 10 Riders

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BCO Kids Trail Riding Clinic

Beginning June 6th to children 6-13 years old and will run every Friday morning for Summer!

The class will start the clinic at 9:30 in the morning and it will run for an hour and a half.

We want to show the children from the ground up horse care and etiquette, Saddling, the difference between bits and how they control the horse, balance and nd technique in riding.

The Last 45 minutes of class will be a trail ride up the back country outfitter, chimney rock Trail.

Class cost is $45 per child Per class

Call text or message us today to sign up.

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Art on the Piedra

Join Acclaimed Water Color Artist Jamie Craddock for Art on the Piedra this summer!

Jamie will be teaching Tuesday Evenings, and Saturday Morning classes starting in July. 

Class is $50 and includes all supplies

Add a 2 hour Trail Ride to Chimney Rock for $75

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Ladies Night!

Looking for a fun Night out with your friends?  Wednesday Nights, we will offer a discounted Ladies Horseback Excursion! 

We will Ride up to view Chimney Rock, and end our Ride next to the Piedra where you and your friend are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine, and fireside conversations! 

$75 Per Guest up to 10 Riders Welcome

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Gentleman's Afternoon Fishing

We didn't forget about the Boys!  We will be offering Morning 4 hour horseback fishing excursions on the Piedra Saturday Mornings form 9 am till Noon.  Packed lunch is Provided, guests are responsible for all tackle, fishing gear and licensing. 

$150 Per Guest up to 6 Riders

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Cowboy Brunch at BCO

Sunday Morning Trail Ride and Brunch

June 15th 2025  9:30 am Trail Ride  11:30 am Brunch 

Enjoy a relaxing Ride by the Piedra River, or Over Looking Historical Chimney Rock then wander back to the ranch for some of the Regions most loved Breakfast Cuisine

$135 Per Person Limit to 10 Guests

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Lower Weminuche Trail Rides

The perfect ride for the whole family.  Our Trail, just below the Williams Creek Reservoir will travel up the winding trail before gently settling into the Weminuche Valley along the peaceful Lower Weminuche Creek.  This valley holds green lush meadows with amazing opportunity to see wildlife, fish, and just relax.  This Ride is perfect for all levels of riders, and great for Fishing!

We offer 2 hour, 4 hour and Full Day Excursions for this Location. 

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Poison Park Trail Excursions

Perfect for the Adventure Lover, we wander through Switch backs and Forest until our trail opens to beautiful Meadows and Views.  We offer this trail for 4 hour and full day excursions.

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Fishing with BCO-  We are happy to accommodate our guests who would like to get away from the crowds and back to nature.  All of our 4 hour and Full Day Rides have great area's to trout fish, please remember Riders are responsible for fishing gear and licensing. 

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Things you need to know before saddling up!

We Run Trail Rides May 15th through August 31st of each year. 

Please make sure you wear comfortable Clothing to ride and Closed Toes Shoes, no sandals or crocs please. 

Don't forget a water and sunscreen! 

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Booking can be done online by following the link below, or you can simply Text us at 970-585-4756.

 We welcome those who are 6 years old and up, and we do have a weight limit of 250 lbs. 

 

You may book 12 hours prior to your desired date and time. 

 

Cancelation with full refund within 48 hours. 

 

Ride Times differ on locations, please watch for your confirmation emails when booked. 

 

Your Liability Waivers will be signed at the trail head. Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to your ride time. 

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If you have a larger group please contact the office and we will be happy to try and accommodate you.    We do have helmets available, and we can also lead line if you feel unsure or nervous about your excursion.

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If you are booking a Cabin with BCO, you can enjoy a 10% discount for any of our Trail Excursions.

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Don't forget to tip your Wranglers!

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