Outdoor Recreational Pursuits Overview:
• Involving Horses: Horseback riding:
     (day, by the hour, pack trips, drop camps)

• Around, in, and On Water:
      (Fishing & Ice Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Tubing)

• Pertaining to Snow:
     (Snowmobiling, X-country Skiing, Snow Shoeing)

• About Wildlife:
      (Viewing, Photographing, Hunting)

• On Your Own Two Feet:
     (Trail Hiking & Running, Leisurely Walking)

• With Wheels: 
     (Biking, 4-Wheeling)

Enjoy your stay at Hunter Peak Ranch by experiencing the great outdoors. We are located high in the Absaroka mountains which provides excellent views and fun mountain outdoor recreation. Take a trail ride, fish the Clark’s Fork River, Cross Country Ski or Snowmobile the Beartooths. No matter what you do, you’re sure to be excited.

"Lead around rides" offer youngsters their first horseback ride. A guide will lead the horse and rider in the yard, along the river, and through the woods. A parent is welcome to walk along side a young or unsure child. They always return to the hitching rail with a really big smile across their faces, a perfect beginning to their horseback riding experiences.

Short Horseback Rides of one to two hours allow riders to get used to the saddle and the horse. This is a perfect length of time for new people (and for those who have not ridden in some time) to experience trail riding. Trails are easy with no significant obstacles. A popular trail ride from the ranch is on the Lewis and Clark Trail. This five mile loop is on relatively level ground with few ups and downs. The destination is the Middle Falls on Bear Creek, a spectacular and often photographed waterfall.

Longer Horseback Rides of up to four hours provide riders wih further exploration of the area. Trails can be progressively steeper, rockier, and more challenging than short rides. Our Clarksfork Canyon overlook is an example of this type of ride. This ten mile ride utilizes more of the Lewis and Clark Trail, crosses the Bear Creek Bridge, and climbs about 1000 feet in elevation to the overlook, where we enjoy peering down into the Clarksfork Wild and Scenic River.  Loops make the return ride just as interesting.

Day Horseback Rides provide the rider with a true western mountain experience. The high country views are awesome, and bush-wacking is involved on occasion. The North Crandall Trail is a spectacular ride taking guests to mountain tops with unforgettable views. Excellent fishing holes beckon those interested. Others opt for riding even farther and higher. A hearty lunch is provided. These rides depart the ranch after breakfast and return in time to clean up before dinner.

Fishing
Catch that big one right out your door! Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown & Grayling trout fill the Clarksfork River and nearby lakes & streams. Ride or hike a little or a lot to find the perfect spot for high mountain fishing fun.

Hiking
Hikers have options from easy tramps to challenging sojourns. Each outing provides participants with amazing sights, sounds, smells, and a feeling of oneness with the environment. One always has a good hiking experience in the mountains.

Swimming & Tubing
On those hot summer days, jumping in the Clarks Fork River or nearby Crandall Creek for a swim will surely cool you off! Relaxing on a tube while floating the river is a great way to spend a hot afternoon!

Winter Outdoor Activities:
Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing

The Absaroka Mountains and Beartooth plateau will soon become your favorite destination for winter recreation. Blaze your own trail in fresh powder on snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes