Our guides will lead you past roaring Bow Falls where you will cross the tranquil Spray River, followed by a partial climb up Sulphur Mountain.
Breathe in the pine-spiced mountain air as you approach the Bow Falls. You’ll also pass by the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course on this ride – one of the most immaculately manicured courses in Canada.
Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross through the waters once more. A partial climb up Sulphur Mountain brings you through a wooded residential area and back to the corrals.
The most unique feature of this trip is crossing the Spray River. On hotter days, your horse may even decide to cool itself off by splashing water onto its belly – it’s an experience unlike anything else.
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Kim's Pick
"Passing by the Bow Falls leaves me breathless each time. The power and beauty of the falls is truly amazing." - Kim , Trail Guide, Banff Trail Riders
1Hr Horseback Ride Review – Spray River, Banff Trail Riders
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Bow Falls
Cross the Spray River
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Kim's Pick
"Passing by the Bow Falls leaves me breathless each time. The power and beauty of the falls is truly amazing." - Kim , Trail Guide, Banff Trail Riders
1Hr Horseback Ride Review – Spray River, Banff Trail Riders
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Kim's Pick
"Passing by the Bow Falls leaves me breathless each time. The power and beauty of the falls is truly amazing." - Kim , Trail Guide, Banff Trail Riders
1Hr Horseback Ride Review – Spray River, Banff Trail Riders
Please see the below map for the location of the Spray River Corrals:
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Kim's Pick
"Passing by the Bow Falls leaves me breathless each time. The power and beauty of the falls is truly amazing." - Kim , Trail Guide, Banff Trail Riders
1Hr Horseback Ride Review – Spray River, Banff Trail Riders
- Guests participating in horseback riding will need to be 8 years or over and a maximum of 250lbs. Banff Trail Riders is committed to the health of our horses and the safety of our guests, which means that the minimum age and maximum weight requirements are strictly enforced. As part of the check-in process, guests may be required to confirm their current weight on a scale and provide proof of the child’s age. In the event that these requirements are not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.
- Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse.
- For our foreign visitors we require an understanding of basic English for our horseback rides, so that you can understand simple instructions from our guides.
- Children aged 15 years and under must have someone 18 years and older with them.
- For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders.
- Riders must wear closed toed shoes – no open toe shoes or shoes with big heels.
- All adult riders must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any rider under the age of 18.
- Riders must be physically capable of controlling the horse during the ride without assistance and for the health and safety of all riders we regrettably cannot accommodate any disabilities or special needs riders. We recognize that disabled riding is a unique and respected skill set that we at the barns do not have the appropriate equipment or skills to safely execute.
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Kim's Pick
"Passing by the Bow Falls leaves me breathless each time. The power and beauty of the falls is truly amazing." - Kim , Trail Guide, Banff Trail Riders
1Hr Horseback Ride Review – Spray River, Banff Trail Riders