So far this is my favorite hike. Not too long, not too short, not too hard. Just enough...well, for…read moreme. It located just south of Pineview dam. This is the Wheeler Canyon trail that follows Wheeler Creek. The trail is wide and heavily traveled. Great for hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing. I did the loop, it took me 2.5 hours and 5.73 miles. That was stopping frequently to take pictures because it's so pretty all over. From the beginning it's gorgeous. You're surrounded by towering, rocky mountains and the sound of the river below. As you get farther on the trail, the leaves are gold, red, and orange. One day we took our toddler to walk up the trail and explore a bit. It was easy and fun for her. Lots of birds, butterflies and caterpillars to check out. That's when I knew I had to come back and take a hike. After Wheeler Canyon there's a fork that takes you to Ice Box Canyon on the right or Art Nord trailhead to the left. I read about this trail and many prefer to go counterclockwise and go through Ice Box first. I also recommend going this route. It's a steady climb, not hard and shaded the entire way until you get to the south slope meadows. Ice Box Canyon was magical. The birds were singing, the sound of the water was hypnotic, and the red leaves blanketed the trail like a celebrity red carpet, minus the paparazzi and a little less narcissism. I had to stop and take pictures every second. I couldn't help it. If you're doing the loop, you'll run into another fork (on the south slope) once you're out of Ice Box Canyon. The sign is missing off the post. Go left. That will take you down through some meadows across a couple of bridges and then uphilll to the Art Nord Drive/trailhead. You will see Snowbasin Road on the right as you approach a trail map kiosk. Keep following the trail. You will descend on a windy trail towards a parking area. Keep going and you'll soon be back in Wheeler Canyon. I think about .65 miles. Take a jacket and plenty of water. When I went it started pouring the last quarter mile and the wind was awful tunneling through that canyon. It about knocked me over. I came out of the canyon only to find out there were 2 freaking tornadoes taht touched down. I'm not sure of the odds of that happening again but just be prepared for the weather. This would be a great hike for a family. Do the loop, go check out Ice Box Canyon, or just go up a little and back. No matter what you choose I think you'll enjoy it!

Horses were saddled and ready to mount for the first scheduled appointment of the day. It was well…read morethought out and matched horses for riders ability and ages. Our family of 6 went. We had two wranglers looking out for our group. That was perfect. One was in lead, one was last horse. I felt it was very professionally ran. The horses were in great shape despite the hot weather. The equipment was in good shape. We always felt we were in a controlled, knowledgeable environment. After hour ride they helped everyone individually dismount and led horse to water. It's a cute set-up and barn and stables were very nice. PS It was my 70th grandma birthday party starting there before the village. They made it fun and extra special.

As a surprise for my husband's birthday, I gifted him a 60 minute trail ride. When we left our…read morehouse this afternoon (in Layton) it was sunny and warm, but the weather quickly changed while we were on our way to SLC. By the time we got to the barn, the rain had stopped and the weather was perfect. We were happy to have cloud coverage during our ride. When we entered the barn, we signed some waivers and then we went around the side of the barn to be given a horse. They make sure you and the horse will be a good fit (horses have different personalities just like people). Mine was notorious for stopping and snacking (did they give me my spirit animal?), but he was such a sweetheart on the trail. He listened when I pulled his reins and was such a good horse. While we were riding the trail, we saw so many deer. I don't think I've seen so many deer in one sitting. The horses can get spooked by the deer, but luckily no one got spooked. Right as we got to the top of the hill, the storm behind us caught up. At first it was sprinkling...no big deal. Some of the horses didn't like rain in their faces, so they'd turn to the side. We just had to pull their reins a little to keep them going. As we started to slightly descend, my husband's horse was NOT having it. It wasn't too happy about the rain and didn't want to keep going. The trail guides were great with talking him through how to get her calmed down and moving again (not that she was acting crazy or anything, she just wasn't having the rain and didn't want to listen). The rain only got worse. It started coming down so hard that it was stinging my ears. At this point we all had to stop and have our horses face away from the rain because a lot of the horses didn't want to move. We stood there for a few minutes until more help arrived. The guides hopped off of their horses and helped those who needed some extra help with their horses. My husband's was definitely one of them (we call her Diva now). The rain calmed down once we were close to the end of the trail ride. Once we made it back to the barn, the trail guides helped us off our horses and then we headed home. We were absolutely drenched and had to use the heater on our way home. We were so drenched that we were pouring water out of our shoes when we took them off. It was absolutely crazy and never rains that much usually, but I swear my husband and I bring the rain everywhere we go. We seriously had such a great time, even while getting rained on! We would definitely do this trail ride again. It was a fantastic experience that we'll never forget.

I signed my daughter up for a Youth Empowerment Program at a farm out in Marriott Slatersville. It…read morewas just one class, but my daughter (8) learned so much and absolutely loved it. They had her practice being in the present moment, develop a powerful connection with a horse, and helped her find her confidence. She 100% wants to do this again! They have so many different programs/events going on! Check them out!

What a great find. They had options for us with little notice. Even on a Sunday they had multiple…read morerides and times. Amanda and Courtney, our guides were attentive and placed us on correct houses for our experience. The two hour ride was just right. We will definitely be back. Especially since high west is building a new distillery adjacent to the ranch. More than just horses, they also have cow herding and yurt to rent overnight.

SueAnn and her gang were awesome! Not your run of the mill trail ride but tons of expertise and…read moreinstructions and beautiful settings made this one of the best mountain rides I've ever taken and I've taken a lot. Thank you so much!

We've been riding with Suanne & her incredible team for three years now and we can't get enough!…read moreEach time we visit Utah, we try to schedule a ride. We have bought friends from Texas, Florida, Argentina & Miami to ride with us too & they all agree, this is a one of a kind experience in horse riding....it's magical!

If you are a city slicker visiting northern Utah you owe it to yourself to go on a horseback ride…read moreat MW Quarter Horses in Laketown. Overlooking beautiful Bear Lake the scenery is stunning. Marie led us out on the trail and we had a great time at this family-owned ranch. I highly recommend!

What an awesome ride! Marie and her daughters Rachel & Sarah did a great job on the ride with my 80…read moreyear old mother and me. Highly recommend if you looking for a one hour leisurely ride over looking Bear Lake.

Love this place so much! Highly recommend! Not only are the people here amazing but all the horses…read moreare great!

From the owner: We offer full-care horse boarding, riding lessons for all ages, training programs, and fun seasonal…read morecamps for kids and teens. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, we try to create a place where both horses and riders feel at home. It’s laid-back, hands-on, and all about helping you grow your connection with these amazing animals.

Please, if you love your horse, or even like them a little, do not take your horse there. I have…read moreseen first hand how she treats horses and it is nothing short of abuse. I have watched her ride and she is the one needing lessons. If you talk to her, encourage her to get anger management therapy. Watch how a person rides when the horse is not doing good and it will let you know if you should have your horse there. This stable is not the one.

From the owner: We provide training, leasing and riding lessons. We have safe, reliable lesson horses and teach…read moreboth English and Western riding. Our main goal and focus is to help build confidence to create a successful relationship between horse and rider. We want to continue to grow our team and help people achieve their goals in the equine world.

It was amazing! They were quick at responding and set us up for the next day. It was a private tour…read morewith a knowledgeable and attentive wrangler.

10/10 experience here. My boyfriend and I have gone horseback riding in a few different places as…read morewe enjoy traveling but this by far has been the most informative and professional experience. You can genuinely tell they care for their horses deeply. We had Meghan as our guide and she was amazing. We did an exercise before starting the trail to grow trust between us and the horses which I appreciated. I had Kahlua, such a sweet girl who loved her head scratches. If you're looking for a fun, intimate experience, definitely book here! Carrie helped us book and was also incredibly kind. Thank you Meghan and Carrie for a great experience! (: