Since 1915 when first established as Rocky Mountain National Park, millions of visitors have come to marvel at the natural beauty. Fewer have discovered the magic hidden in the high country trails that you will experience on horseback. You can truly feel the spirit of the Rocky Mountains on a ride from Glacier Creek Stables. As you ride throughout the park, note the difference in vegetation as the elevation changes. Blue spruce are found along streams and rivers with groves of aspen scattered here and there.
Colorful wildflowers decorate the meadows.
In higher elevations are forests of Englemann spruce and subalpine fir. Look for the glorious blue Colorado columbine wildflowers. At higher altitudes, twisted and grotesque trees are on display, eerily clinging to the ground for life. And above the tree line is the alpine tundra. Come explore the park from Gracier Creek Stables and learn more about the earth we live on.