WEBCAMS
Sleigh Rides
Enjoy the magic of horse-drawn sleigh rides through winter wonderland!
Picture this: horse-drawn sleigh and unobscured views of the Tetons, all the while elk herd numbering in the thousands right before your eyes. It's all possible with the National Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride Program. With a record number of visitors last season, the sleigh ride at the National Elk Refuge is one of the most popular educational programs. Elk Refuge sleigh rides are extremely accessible and fun for the whole family. You can even book a private sleigh for friends and family.
During the season, the sleigh rides typically operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from December to April, including all weekends and holidays except Christmas Day. New rides depart from the Jackson Hole Visitor Center parking lot every 20 - 30 minutes between 10:00 and 4:00. Reservations are available and highly recommended during any Holiday time. The sleigh rides last approximately one hour, and accommodations for visitors with disabilities are available.
Steps to plan your adventure
1. Purchase tickets: Get tickets at the National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center and depart from the parking lot at 532 North Cache Street.
2. Dress warm: This year, blankets will not be supplied for the safety of your health. Feel free to bring your own blankets and dress warmly with a winter coat, hat, gloves, and boots! The Elk Refuge is unobscured, open land, so it often feels significantly colder than weather reports due to wind.
3. Arrive Early: Arrive at the visitor center 15 minutes before your ride for a no-stress experience.
Rates:
Adults: $38
Children ages 5-12: $20
Children 4 and under free
Private sleigh rides are available through contact. Group rates are available for parties of 20 people or more. Further information on group reservations is available below.
Contact information or to book a sleigh
The sleigh rides are operated by Double H Bar, Inc., a private contractor working with the National Elk Refuge. To inquire about a sleigh ride or make a reservation by phone, please call 307.733.0277 or 1.800.772.5386. To contact us via email, please use info@bart5.com.
A sleigh ride is not to miss! There are many other winter activities in Jackson Hole to experience, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or a wildlife tour.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TONY CROSS.
