If you are ever in Montana and want to do a horse back riding tour Hood's the best!!! We called…read moreevery company around and they were not only the best at communicating, they accommodated us, have the best staff and recommended us to change our day of riding due to bad air quality and rain, they are the best. Kayley is the best and we will definitely be back to go ride with them. Thank you to the Hood fam

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated business, born and raised here in this great state of Montana!…read moreWe specialize in small, personalized rides where we get to interact with our guests and really focus on the guests experience and help them make authentic memories!

This is our go-to place for hiking. Known simply as "The Rattlesnake" to locals, here you can find…read morea variety of hiking trails for people of all ages. This area is gorgeous and full of natural beauty. Regardless of which hiking trail you decide to explore, you will be taken back by the beautiful Montana scenery. My family and I have been coming here for 13 years now, and it still remains our favorite spot to soak up some nature. If you are just traveling through the area and came to this review, I promise you won't be disappointed. Here's a little secret: during huckleberry season, you will find there are plenty of huckleberry bushes scattered throughout the different trails. I would suggest grabbing a handful to snack on while you are hiking. If you aren't sure what they look like, Google "huckleberry bushes." The second you taste the sweetness of one, you will know. Be sure to bring some water with you if this is your first time. Also, don't forget to take lots of pictures!

Wonderful hiking area with abundant wildlife! Fortunately we did not come across any bears!read more

Perfect! This place was great - food, horses, staff! Great place to relax! Excellent for groups!…read moreHighly recommend this Ranch!!

Spent a week at Rich's Ranch July 2025 for myself and 21 year old daughter. This was our 5th dude…read moreranch experience at varies ranches around MT and WY. In a nutshell, the owners and staff are very nice folks, our cabin was clean and comfortable, however we both thought there are better dude ranch options out there if you're looking for a full week stay. They cater more as an outfitter guiding 7-10 multi day pak trips, which leave and arrive at various times during our week stay. The guest that stay at the ranch, are more of an afterthought. They allow guests to stay & ride for just a couple nights/days and then continue on with their Montana vacation. If you're looking for a 2-3 night stopover, sleep in a cabin and ride a horse a few times this is your place! If you're looking for a full week stay at an authentic dude ranch there are better choices. We had a good time, and the scenery from the lodges patio is beautiful, but the quality of the lodge, food, cabins, barn corral area, spring fed ponds were furthest from "authentic dude ranch" of the five ranches we have visited.

Spending the day with a resident expert in her field was so extra special i can't even say enough!…read moreWenFei answered our myriad of questions perfectly and made our trip out to Bison National Park memorable! In addition to knowing all things (and i do mean all) about the local birds, including their sounds and habitats, she could also share information perfectly about the bison, the antelopes (that we saw that day) and the native grizzlies. The local donuts were amazing as well as our lunch out with some local Montana fare. All in all a superb day, chock full of information that will have your feeling like an expert too! Don't miss this opportunity!

Wenfei organized a full day trip for us to the Flathead Wilderness Area. We went driving on bumpy…read moremountain roads, hiking up the side of a mountain alongside a picturesque babbling brook and picnicked next to a sparkling lake with a view of the mountains. Our focus was photography, and our route did not disappoint on that score. We also stopped for fresh baked goods and coffee on our way out of Missoula which made the ride that much more pleasant. We are generally outdoor people but we chose to use a tour company because we were traveling with a baby and didn't know how to find routes that would be child friendly and not overly demanding. We would definitely recommend Wenfei's guiding services and have referred several friends to her Big Sky Safaris for Montana travel. In particular her being a biologist makes an outstanding enhancement to hiking - we are not very knowledgeable about birds and animal droppings, and Wenfei pointed out all sorts of interesting things for us as well as small details worth photographing that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. Wenfei made us very comfortable, gave us excellent gear advice, and spared us many hours of poring over maps to identify good areas to visit. She also was really knowledgeable about the local plants and birds during our early autumn MT trip. This was a great splurge during our MT trip and one we'd do again in a heart beat.

Kip took our city slicker group of six out early morning for a nice walk about. Half the group…read morehadn't ever been on a horse before (including myself) and we felt confident with Kip guiding us along the way. Horses were great, and the scenery was perfect. Highly recommend this outfit!

We booked a half day trail ride and had the best time. Kip did an amazing job taking care of us on…read morethe trails. He clearly loves his horses and they were very reliable. Great views, great company, sweet horses and a true Montana experience. We will be back!

Welcome Creek may not strike you as a very welcoming place, at least not at first glance. It's not…read moreunwelcoming, exactly, but it makes an impression - an intimidating impression. It's steep, rocky, rugged, and wild. Once you cross the swaying suspension bridge from the trail head parking to the other side of Rock Creek, you're really entering another world, in which humans rarely tread. As far as wilderness areas go, this one is tiny at just over 28,000 acres, but it doesn't feel tiny when you are there. It's a single watershed, a clear mountain creek whose headwaters are high above in the Sapphire Range, where snows linger into late spring and early summer. A rough hewn trail follows the creek all the way to the top of the dividing ridgeline. To the East is picturesque Rock Creek, brimming with trout fishermen. To the West over the ridge is the Bitterroot Valley. In between are wilderness, deep canyons, steep mountains, dense forests, and diverse wildlife. It's not a place that many people explore, and recent wildfires have rendered the landscape even less inviting. It looks and feels frightening. But these feelings are initial ones only. They will fade away, and what remains is an appreciation for the protected wildness that is Welcome Creek. You really are the leave-no-trace visitor here, and you'll know it. Whether you are clambering over fallen trees, negotiating a rocky talus field, or scrambling atop boulders to get a better view, the wilderness value of this place is abundantly evident. If you linger long enough, you'll detect the small things that reveal a healthy forest in the process of healing itself, hiding the traces of its gold mining past, and slowly replacing the burnt trees and scorched hillsides with new growth and green foliage. The sounds are minimal, but majestic. The wilderness can be a welcoming place, if you open your eyes, calm your mind, and respect the limits of man in a place that is not his alone to possess. The plants and animals can have Welcome Creek as a sanctuary. I'll play the role as guest, any day.

Thank you Erik and the team (especially Miss Luna) for providing an enjoyable first time. Initially…read moreI spoke with Robert and booked the appointment the night before, he was kind and very helpful, and a pleasure to meet in person. I was a bit nervous but so eager to get on a horse for the first time and appreciated Robert's guidance, as to not let the horse know I was nervous, and ride with confidence and peace. There were a couple moments when I was scared, but replayed his words in my head, took some deep breaths and took back control of the situation. The trail paths were beautiful and full of lush greenery, some which might whip you in the face depending on how the horse is feeling. Be sure to get to your appointment early to sign your waiver, and bring a camera or phone on trial so you can get photos.

We were visiting from California and Maps took us to their winter location so we called to let them…read moreknow we'd be about 45mins late, and they were so accommodating! Marissa was our guide and she paired us perfectly with our horses! She really made us feel comfortable and even captured some great pics and videos for us while we focused on directing our horses and enjoying the scenery. 10 out of 10 experience! Would definitely re-visit just to see Big Back Bo!

Equestrian therapy and perfect for a kiddo with cerebral palsy. Staff is great for families with…read morespecial needs that want to give their children a real experience. We have done the meet and greet experience and trail rides. This is the best place to get your kid on a horse if visiting the Missoula area or local.

I loved everything about our ride today! My horse was amazing, so gentle and sweet and such an easy…read moreride. We went all around the property through the fields. up into the mountains and even crossed a river! That was so fun!! Riding on the back of a horse through water is the best!!! All the horses are Tennessee walkers and the ride guides are very knowledgeable if you're in Missoula and looking for something to do this is a great daytime adventure. I believe our ride was about two hours.

Had the most awesome 2 hour trail ride last Sunday at Cheffs!…read moreBailey, our trail guide was so good with her knowledge and told some great trail stories! Did someone say Bear?? Bailey spotted a Black Bear on the trail ahead of us, and after staying still, it went on its way. What a bonus experience! Highly recommend this Ranch and all of their friendly and accommodating staff! Can't wait to go back!

This place was awesome! David our guide did a great job. We loved the 2 hour horse back riding tour…read moreand would come back again. Kaylee was very accommodating and greeted us with a warm welcome. Very nice family. The ranch is beautiful and the views were wonderful. Thank you for a great time!

Thresa Goldberg, on or about May 11, 2014, resigned from Misty Blu Trail Rides LLC, after her…read moreinteraction by telephone with Mary P. on May 10, 2014. On behalf of Misty Blu Trail Rides LLC, management would like to express their profound apology to Mary P. for any inconvenience brought about by Thresa Goldberg's interaction with her by telephone. This is not typical behavior that is tolerated or acceptable within the company. Thank you.

Ok, big fat red flag here....I called to get information on horseback riding and spoke with Theresa…read moreand this was what she said "How did you get my number?" And "I am not associated with that business." She was angry and accusatory and very strange and all I wanted to do was arrange for some horseback riding. This web site says "No credit cards - cash only" this is just another heads up because I don't think you'll ever receive either a horseback ride or get your money back. This placed is closed and I feel like its a scam - don't risk your dollars!