This great riding ranch is located just 8 miles west of the Gates of the Mountains, offers a traveller or vacationing family easy access to the towering splendour of the Rockies and the wide open wonders of Montana's prairies. The state capital at Helena is about 25 miles from the ranch. It offers a variety of activities and will try to suit your riding abilities. There are trail rides varying in length from 2 to 6 hours. You will get to lope your horse and get the chance to observe prairie falcon, osprey and eagles at the Gates of the Mountains and on the ranch. Nearby birding sites include Missouri River Canyon, Freezeout Lake, Pine Butte Swamp Preserve and Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

This ranch now has a number of Parelli qualified instructors so you may improve your Natural Horsemanship techniques. You may practice team penning, when riders drive cattle into corrals. They also offer riding lessons for all levels of rider. Trail rides into the nearby hills range from one to five hours and are available every day of the week.

The Fly-fishing on Little Prickly Pear Creek and the Missouri River below Holter Dam is spectacular. A guide can be arranged. 3 guests a day can fish the Creek on the ranch. A range of accommodation is available, all have private bathroom. Folks like to gather in the main lodge with its large stone fireplace, comfortable dining area and kitchen. Meals are prepared in the Montana tradition and feature local beef, healthy vegetables and fresh home cooked breads and pies. Meals are served family style. Meat-free meals are available for vegetarians and after-hours meals can be arranged for the sportsman who stays out late. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Bag lunches are provided to be enjoyed on the trail. There will be a recreation room with a pool tableand a beer keg to wash away the dust.

Prices start from

May and October 2010 £848.00 plus £125.00

June thru to September 2010 £1027.00 plus £151.00 ranch compulsory gratuity and tax

Price  includes three meals a day and all riding activities. 

Transfer $150 from Great Falls or Helena up to 5 people or rent a car through American Round-Up Tel : 01798 865946

Accommodation is in two duplex blocks all with private facilities and local furniture.  The main lodge offers recreation and dining plus there is fly fishing on local rivers not to be missed.  Novice and experienced riders welcome here.  Max Guests : 24.  Open May-Oct.  Any day start - 7 night stay.

All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch who take the time to visit the ranches they represent so have first hand knowledge and can tailormake your holiday with or without flights car hire, motorhome, hotels for those who wish to explore the area they are visiting. We highly recommend a stopover at Great Falls to enjoy the Charlie Russell Art Museum if you have time. Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.