Dan was a great tour guide. The horses were well trained and patient. Dan was knowledgeable, calm…read moreand made this a such memorable experience. Thank you again!!

We had a two hour ride with Dan as our guide. He was friendly, calm and extremely knowledgeable…read moreabout our entire ride and horses. The horses were incredibly well trained and friendly. The training he gives to riders is exceptional and safety is at a very high standard. Would do again and would 100% recommend!

We decided to go to a ranch for a summer vacation with our family of 10. We were hoping for a…read moreworking vacation and of course having fun, our experience was 100 times better than we expected. We got a taste of what real farm life is like. The workers were incredible to the visitors and incredibly hard working. We rode horses for 3 days and saw some beautiful animals on our ride in the mountains and some amazing views. The cooking was incredible and our whole family enjoyed every second of the vacation. There was an activity for every kind of person. We also got to feed the animals in the morning and meet other animals from the ranch. The living conditions were great as well, every room was clean and spacious. This vacation was incredible in so many ways. We highly recommend this ranch to every family. Thank you Barron Ranch! - The Boutilier's

I'm not sure why they don't have a yelp yet. But my experience was so amazing I had to make one. My…read moredaughter is 4 turning 5 in a couple months Sharron was so patient and kind to her. (She had a few scares) Sharron had her calm and even smiling by the end of the 2 hr ride. We just moved here from CA for a different lifestyle and this was an amazing experience. Thank you to Sharron her daughter and Tiny for the great day.

The trail ride was great for beginners or those of us that haven't ridden in a while…read more Grandpa Tim is ALL business, but just wants everyone to be safe. Easton was a great guide,very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend Bear Paw Outfitters!!

Bear Paw Outfitters was outstanding. Mr. Bowers was great. The horses were very well trained and…read morethe scenery was amazing. Mr. Bowers provided great insight on the history of the valley...very cool. Truly grateful! Eddy & April from NC

We had a fantastic 2 hour horsemanship lesson with Maureen. She was so nice, made us feel at…read morewelcome straight off the bat. She was patient and very engaged with the kids, redirecting them as needed. The horses were beautiful and appeared to be very well cared for. Gorgeous property, can't wait to come back.

From the owner: Horsemanship lessons and training from experienced riders, specializing in natural horsemanship to…read morebuild a strong relationship to our equine friends.

This was such an experience! It was me and my bf's first time horse back riding and our guides were…read moresuper helpful providing how to and what NOT to do. The scenery was gorgeous and i was enjoying myself so much time flew by! Would definitely come here again and I absolutely recommend experiencing this for yourself!

First time horseback riding Wonderful experience and…read morefantastic tour led by Brad Thank you

I took the kids out for a horseback ride last month. We're city folk and it was a great experience…read moreto be out in such a wonderful valley with trail guides that were so friendly and helpful, we never felt out of our element. The cookout after was fantastic! I highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a great trail ride experience.

This is a very special ranch ran by a great family! The accommodations, food, scenery, horses and…read moreentire team of people working the ranch are 5 star! I can't wait to go back. This was truly a life changing place.

The best horses, food, and lodging excellent . Will return one day. Stunning horses and staff.read more

I called on 7/2, on the chance that they had two spots for myself and my daughter the next day. I…read morementioned that we were both experienced trail riders and they were able to find us a ride. Matt was so easy to communicate with and made everything smoothless! Remi was so gracious when we arrived. And the ride!!!! Absolutely spectacular! A 2 hour loop of the most amazing views... meadows, hills , creek crossings! I enthusiastically recommend Remington's for your next ride!

Service. Attention. The specific order. All terrible. Overpriced. Unable to take reservations…read moreand overbooked.. very sad after being a regular client over 50 years.

Our family had such a wonderful time at Hawley mountain ranch. There was something for everyone at…read morethis beautiful 160 acre property. The horseback riding was wonderful. They offer relaxing rides to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from meadows down to the rivers, or more advanced rides to hells canyon where you can experience rocky terrain and steep inclines. They pair you with your horse for the week so you can really establish a bond. The fly fishing is great! They offer lessons for first timers in their pond which does not require a license or you can head down to the boulder river and enjoy some of the best fishing in the area (license required). They offer other activities such as a Jeep ride, river floating, campfire dinners, and games (volleyball, horseshoes, and roping). There is a hot tub to soak your worries away in your spare time and lots of places to sit to take the beautiful views in. You will not go hungry during your stay here! The food is homemade, fresh and prepared for cowboys and cowgirls! Enjoy meals such as steaks, pastas, potatoes, brisket, full chicken, fresh veggies, seafood, salmon (fresh!), burgers prepared over a campfire, full breakfast spread of pancakes, eggs, bacon, homemade breads, muffin and more. We brought snacks with us that we purchased in big timber and did not touch them once so leave those in big timber and bring your appetite as they do not disappoint! The best part of our stay was the staff. This is a family run operation and it shows by the level of service they provide. I haven't ever experienced something quite like this before. The level of passion, care and concern they have for each one of us was so amazing. They just want each guest to have the best time and live their life to the fullest for the week they are at their property. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones so this is a time to truly disconnect. You can choose to get a phone card which will work in the main lodge for emergencies. The staff for the summer of 2019 hit it out of the park which is why all but two of the families were repeat guests who keep coming year after year. We can't wait to return to Hawley mountain and can't speak highly enough about this magical piece of the world.

Fantastic experience! The location and views cannot be beaten! The owners and staff treat you like…read morefamily and make every effort to ensure you have a Great experience. The horses were well cared for and surefooted on the mountain trails. Every ride was to a different location with AWESOME views. This was a week spent in "paradise". This is definitely one vacation I would love to repeat!

ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES IN MONTANA!!! I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Do not look…read moreanywhere else! Choose this place! Long review below but the highlights: amazing views and scenery, great animals all around, very sweet owner, great pricing, and some autonomy with the horses My group of 3 decided day of that we wanted to go horseback riding. Everywhere we looked or called was booked. One location that we called recommended Specimen Creek. I looked it up online and saw a number to call (or text) for reservations. I gave them a call and spoke with Ralph. He said he had availability that day for the afternoon and said we were booked for three people. He didn't take my name, number, or email so I was a little worried about confirming that we had the reservation. To get to specimen creek, it was going to be a 1.5 hour drive so I didn't want to show up and there be no reservation. We made the drive from Bozeman and showed up 30-ish minutes before our reservation. The last 15 min of the drive was on a dirt road that could be quite uneven at times. I would recommend an SUV but it is manageable with a smaller car. There's enough signage to get where you need to go but pulling up, we realized we pulled up to Ralph's home. This was where we were supposed to be but we were a little nervous at first incase we got the wrong place. Ralph welcomed up and even introduced us to some of his animals. He has animals of all type that just roam the property freely, and these animals want to be there. He has a turkey that was friendly enough to let us pet him and just chilled by Ralph's front porch. We met a mule named Joy that wanted ALL the attention and would make sure you were aware of her presence so she could get some pets. It was wonderful seeing Ralph interact with his animals because you could tell he cared about them and they cared about him. Ralph gave us a very brief education on how to ride (all 3 of us had maybe ridden a horse once every 5-ish years, so we're basically beginners). And then we set off with him in the lead. We rode on Whiskey, Blue, and Sunny and every horse was amazing. They were so calm and comfortable with us. These horses know the trail and what is expected of them so if you're looking to just sit on a horse and go along for a ride, you could get by. But, if you go in wanting to ride, you will get the BEST experience. Our horses walked majority of the trail, however they would occasionally trot and one horse got into a gallop to catch up to the others (after a quick snack break). So yes these horses can manage without any guidance from the riders, but they will let you ride and control them. We booked the 1 hour ride and the trail we took was AMAZING. We walked through creeks that the horses would drink from, we went over a wooden bridge, there were beautiful views of trees and the mountains of Yellowstone national park in the distance, beautiful wild flowers (even in June), and we even saw a deer frolicking through the tall grass. Majority of the trail was shaded and clear except for an occasional branch that was easy to dodge. The trail has plenty to see and enjoy but even the riding itself was enjoyable. Ralph also stopped to get a photo of us all. Ralph was very nice to us and told us a little more about what he does. He runs the place by himself and said he had been doing this his entire life. He looked very comfortable on his horse and around his animals so there was no concern there. Our 1 hour ride ended a little later than 1 hour but we didn't feel rushed by Ralph. Once we were done, we were able to pay for the experience with a card. Everyone on the ride had an absolute BLAST! I have maybe written one or two reviews but I knew I just had to write one for Specimen Creek. I cannot recommend this place enough. The drive was so worth it for the experience. All of us left so happy with the ride and smiles all around. Thank you Ralph for making it such a wonderful experience!

Soooo, I made reservations for horseback riding for 6 people a month and a half in advance of our…read morefamily reunion at Yellowstone. Two days before our ride, I received a call from Specimen Creek telling me they were canceling our reservation. No explanation was given. Then, as I pressed further, they told me they didn't have enough horses. They also offered no alternatives or other outfitters to call. If I could give them zero stars, I would.