GRAND LAKE HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Percheron-Pulled Hayrides to the Sasperilla Saloon: Campfire, Marshmallows and Continental Divide Vistas
A 90-minute hayride from Winding River Resort Stables to the Sasperilla Saloon—pulled by Percherons, ending at a campfire with marshmallows and root beer—this guide explains what to expect on the route and around the fire.
Percheron-Pulled Hayrides to the Sasperilla Saloon: Campfire, Marshmallows and Continental Divide Vistas.
Set out from the stables for a 90-minute hayride drawn by a team of Percherons, rolling toward the Sasperilla Saloon where a campfire awaits. Along the way riders take in views of the Continental Divide and finish with marshmallows and root beer beside the flames—a concise, rustic outing that pairs classic draft-horse power with mountain scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Percherons in harness
The wagon is drawn by a team of Percherons, offering a distinctive, horse-powered pace for the 90-minute outing.
S’mores-style treats and root beer at Sasperilla Saloon
The ride concludes at the Sasperilla Saloon where marshmallows and root beer are served around a campfire, providing a warm, social finale.
Framing the Continental Divide
Throughout the route riders encounter views of the Continental Divide, a recurring visual highlight of the trip.
What the day feels like
What the hayride feels like
The trip moves at the deliberate rhythm of a Percheron team: a 90-minute journey from the stables to the Sasperilla Saloon, paced for conversation and landscape-watching, and capped by a communal campfire with marshmallows and root beer.
THE HORSES
Percherons in harness
The wagon is drawn by a team of Percherons, offering a distinctive, horse-powered pace for the 90-minute outing.
THE CAMPFIRE
S’mores-style treats and root beer at Sasperilla Saloon
The ride concludes at the Sasperilla Saloon where marshmallows and root beer are served around a campfire, providing a warm, social finale.
THE VISTAS
Framing the Continental Divide
Throughout the route riders encounter views of the Continental Divide, a recurring visual highlight of the trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hayride suits—and where to check for limits or requirements.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The hayride lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Marshmallows and root beer will be served around the campfire; no additional gear requirements are specified in the source.
The experience is operated by Winding River Resort Stables; confirm meeting point and any booking details directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the hayride?
The hayride is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What pulls the hayride wagon?
The wagon is pulled by a team of Percherons.
Where does the hayride go?
The ride goes to the Sasperilla Saloon.
Are food or drinks provided?
Marshmallows and root beer are served around the campfire at the Saloon.
What scenery can I expect?
Riders will take in views of the Continental Divide along the route.
Who operates the hayrides?
The operator is Winding River Resort Stables.