We (59/ 57 yo old couple) chose the Kettle Crest Trail due to the vista, location, and this ride…read morewas head and shoulders above our other rides in quality, duration and difficulty! It is NOT for the faint of heart. The trails are mostly narrow with steep drop-offs (ie no two tracks), but the horses handle it beautifully, and at the end of the day you will likely say "Wow!". The Schertenleib's were on time and ready to go as scheduled. The location is well-marked and easy to find using their instructions. They gave a short introduction for new riders, and pick the horses to match the riders ability and experience. The horses appeared to this newbie to be healthy and very well-trained. Blaze and Frankie were our mounts, and they were fantastic Rosie led the ride, which lasted ~4-1/2 hours roundtrip through very rugged and remote terrain. Temperatures were in the mid 90's which likely resulted in not seeing any wild game. Approximately 2/3 of the way through the ride there is a 20-30 minute rest time at a remote cabin (available for rent from the state). Anything you bring will be limited to whatever you can fit into a small saddlebag, so pack lightly. We highly recommend True West Trail Rides, and we are looking forward to riding with them again!

This was the BEST memory of our trip to Glacier National forest- we made a appointment for the…read moreearly morning ride and it did not disappoint ! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the horses were clean, strong and happy... We will definitely take our whole family up next trip and share this happiness with them!

For most part we really enjoyed this trail ride . We've been to several trail rides in different…read morestates . We consider ourselves to be at intermediate riding level so 2 hours of very slow riding was a bit boring after a while. This is absolutely perfect for beginners. If you're an advance rider you'll be bored. Horses were gentle and friendly. They were well groomed and appeared healthy. The ride is somewhat scenic. Most of the ride was through the forest trail . Our guide could be more personable. I didn't really care much for interacting with her. Also, horses are trained to be walking very close to one another which personally I didn't like. I prefer riding some distance away from the horse in front of me. My horse's head was almost in the butt of the horse in front of me.

I had a really good time riding! The horses were great and very cute. They're well groomed too so…read moreit was nice to see them getting proper care. The trail was pretty good but if you're more than a beginner it's a little boring. I also wish our guide was a little more social, she was a little intimidating. She was also pretty rough with her horse kind of awkward watching her get actually mad at her horse as the guide. Other than that it was still fun to get out and meet a new horse. Owner responded to another comment of someone in the group and this experience is definitely not like what i've done before. Went over zero safety and it was just like let's start riding! But it was fun if you're a beginner and can't find another place.

Such a great hike! I came here mid July so it was a decently hot day but there was still some water…read morein the creek to enjoy as we walked. It was so much fun to walk through the many different terrains on the different trails. We ended at the iconic bridge and played around in the river for a bit to cool down. The river was so serene and we saw lots of ducks, geese and fish. I highly recommend this trail! My only warning would be to make sure you bring water and watch it if you're allergic to bees because there were a lot of bees attracted to the water.

Nice area with multiple trails to explore. The area is less populated than some of the other trail…read moresystems around. Some of the trails are dirt and gravel others are rock Shale. I scared up a mule deer on my hike today. It's worth checking out.

My family and I had such a fun time on the trail! Minors are required to wear helmets, optional for…read moreadults. It was a perfect mix of a little uphill, downhill, very scenic with the mountain views. The horses were well behaved and we had a pretty big group too. The kids rode up front behind our trail guide and then my husband and I were behind them. My stepdaughter who's 11 had Gravy who was such a well-trained horse. She barely had to steer. I had Emmy Lou and she also was amazing, barely had to steer her. My husband had Shiner who took every opportunity to eat which was funny. Our trail guide was great! We also met the owner who was really nice. They have a lot of horses. Overall, highly recommend this horseback riding trail!

I had to go horseback riding because my stepdaughter is only 12 years old. The rule of the…read morehorseback riding trip is if the rider is a minor, then there has to be an adult accompanying him or her. My husband is probably scared of horses, so he made me signed myself up, knowing I am not fond of horse riding (the first time I was on a horse was when I was 9 years old). It was an easy find to go to the ranch. We walked into the meeting area, where we were briefed by the 2 guides about the horse and basic steps on how to maneuver with the horses in case they decide to stray off or something, but keep in mind these horses are able to keep up with single trail walking as long as they're feeling it and you as a rider aren't too nervous and tense because animals can sense your emotion, too! My horse just decided to stray off on his own for a bit, but I was able to guide him back to the group with the guide's help. My horse also decided that it was fun to run up the hill for a bit, and I was able to pull back on his reign to make him stop. Not the horse'a fault. It's animal's instinct. The part that really freaked me out most was when we all walked single line along the steep hill. I didn't want to look to my left because I didn't want to die. The horses are smart enough to not stray off from the path, so that was good. The ride is really 1 hour long like advertised in the payment. Remember that you will be greeted in the beginning, be introduced to your riding horse, be saddled up, be riding the whole way with 1 guide in the front of the line and 1 guide at the back of the line supervising, and be gone for about 1 good hour (ground level , up the hill, down the hill, then back to the ranch). The guides are really good about keeping up with the safety of the group, and the horses are good with their temperament. After the ride is over, the guides will help you get down from the horses and ask if you'd want some water and you are finished with your horse riding adventure. The horses around this ranch are muscular and well-taken care of, so .... No complain from me! Yes, my horse also wanted to snack some hay after the ride because he saw some hay from one of the stalls. I also got to see horse pooping and urinating, so how glorious was that ?

This was a lovely experience. There were 10 of us, from great grandparents to 2 year old. The old…read morefolks took a little effort to climb up into the wagon, but made it. We all enjoyed the short wagon ride. You go through a big field and back up the road. Then the kids got to do a little horse back ride. They prepared a campfire dinner where we roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. They also provided salad, fruit, drinks, chips. Nothing fancy but well prepared and kid friendly. The hosts were very kind and friendly, they answered all of our questions and were a joy to spend time with. It was a nice change during our vacation to get away from the lake for a few hours and see more of the real northern Idaho. Definitely recommend this activity!

My mom was visiting from out of town. We did the family dinner and wagon ride. Fabulous! My 5…read moreyear old and 10 year old boy loved it. They got to take a short horse ride. The wagon ride was bumpy but spectacular. Family owned and run. Not to far from CDA and right off the freeway,

We booked pretty last minute for a half-day guided tour of the CDL River. Our guide, Elijah did all…read morethe work for us. Quite an interesting fellow with lots of stories to share. He'll ensure your safety and gives plenty of opportunities for you to take a dive into the river. And if you really want he'll let you paddle as well. We encountered a bull moose, a cow and her calf which was pretty cool. Elijah also brought his German Shepard, Annie along for the ride too. She was the highlight. Such a beautiful, gentle, and intelligent dog.

Stole my money. I pre-paid for a horseback ride, but it ended up raining that day. Due to traffic…read morecaused by the rain we ran late and since it was heavily raining we wanted to reschedule. We spoke to both the horse people and the owner of CDA adventures about getting a "rain check" and rescheduling. Both CDA Adventures and the horse people denied us. They wouldn't reschedule, refund nor partial refund. They gave no solutions, they just took our money. This was the supposed to be the first of many adventures we planned with CDA Adventures. But now we won't have any. Instead we've now removed "the middleman" and will be scheduling with these "adventure" companies directly.

Michelle is a certified instructor. My teen has been riding here for 8 years. She started as a…read morenovice and is now winning events on the local and national level. A. is a member of the equestrian team there. This has been a great opportunity for teamwork and companionship. Mary and Michelle have consistently supported and mentored her. A. is learning not only horsemanship but how to care for the horses, equipment and the facility. She is actively involved in the summer camps as an assistant. She is acquiring skills for her future. She plans on a career in the equestrian field. The ranch is does selective horse rescue. The horses are well cared for. The well-being of the riders and horses is always Michelle and Mary's first concern. The program offers educational opportunities for the riders as well. This is an excellent program whether you are looking for beginner or advanced riding opportunities.

Love there program and how they have helped so many horses and riders !!!…read moreThey have made me understand the importance of balance and true unity with the horse to build a confident rider and horse!!