MISSOULA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sleigh Bells, Hot Chocolate, and a 40‑Minute Loop at Red Ridge Ranch
A guided sleigh or wagon ride at Red Ridge Ranch: a cozy 40‑minute horse‑drawn outing with complimentary hot chocolate and campfire time—useful for planning seasonal group visits.
Sleigh Bells, Hot Chocolate, and a 40‑Minute Loop at Red Ridge Ranch.
Experience the magic of winter with a guided sleigh ride at Red Ridge Ranch: a cozy, 40‑minute journey pulled by well‑trained horses, capped by complimentary hot chocolate and time around a campfire amid the ranch landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Forty Minutes Behind Well‑Trained Horses
The core of the experience is a 40‑minute horse‑drawn sleigh or wagon ride led by healthy, well‑trained horses; wagons and sleighs seat up to 15 people and the operation has five vehicles available.
Campfire and Complimentary Hot Chocolate
After the ride, guests can gather around a campfire and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate—simple, no‑cost comforts that shape the social center of the outing.
Flexible Group Options and Seasonal Notes
The ranch welcomes groups of any size (by reservation they have handled up to 450 people); private rides are available for an additional fee, and sleighs are substituted with wagons if there is no snow.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a relaxed, social winter outing: climb into a sleigh or wagon at the ranch, settle in for a forty‑minute circuit led by experienced horses, then disembark for hot chocolate and a campfire—an experience framed around the animals and the season.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided sleigh or wagon outing runs approximately 40 minutes.
Sleigh rides begin December 1 provided there is snow; in the absence of snow the ranch substitutes a wagon ride—substitutions are not refunded, so call the ranch with any concerns before booking.
Guests may bring their own food and drinks to enjoy at the campfire; hot chocolate is provided at no cost and horse treats are available for purchase.
Wagons/sleighs seat up to 15 people and the ranch operates five vehicles; the ranch can accommodate very large groups by reservation and offers private rides for an additional fee.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sleigh or wagon ride?
The ride lasts approximately 40 minutes.
What are the rates?
Rates are $35 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $15 for children age 8 and under; private rides incur an additional fee.
Are sleigh rides guaranteed?
Sleigh rides begin December 1 if there is sufficient snow; if there is no snow the ranch substitutes a wagon ride and substitutions are not refunded—call the ranch if you have concerns before booking.
Can I feed or buy treats for the horses?
Yes—treats are available for purchase and guests are welcome to feed the horses.
How large a group can you accommodate?
The ranch welcomes groups of any size by reservation and has managed groups as large as 450 people; individual wagons/sleighs seat up to 15 and the ranch operates five vehicles.
Is hot chocolate provided?
Hot chocolate is available at no cost.
Who do I contact for bookings or questions?
Call Red Ridge Ranch at (608) 847-2273 for additional information and availability.