2019 RIDING SEASON
March 9th through December 1
****All dates and times are weather dependent****
March: Rides on Sat. 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 and 3/30 and on
Sun. 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 and 3/31
April 5th through November 3rd: Rides on Fri, Sat & Sun
Sat. Nov. 9th through Sun. Nov. 24th: Rides on Sat and Sun
&
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Friday, Nov 29th, Sat Nov 30th, & Sun, December 1st
2019 RIDING TIMES
March 24th to May 27th: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Memorial Day Weekend
Fri 5/24, Sat 5/25, Sun 5/26 & Mon 5/27
May 31st to August 25: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
August 30 to November 3rd: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Labor Day Weekend
Fri 8/31, Sat 9/1, Sun 9/2 & Mon 9/3
Nov 9th & Nov 10th: 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Nov 16th & 17th: 10am, 12pm, & 2pm
Nov 23rd & 24th: 11am & 1 pm
Thanksgiving Weekend
Fri 11/29, Sat 11/30 & Sun 12/1: 11am & 1pm
NOTE: All riders are to arrive 30 minutes prior to start time of ride.
2019 Trails Rides
One (1) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Price: $37.00 per person, with $15.00 deposit
Good ride for beginners
One & one-half (1 ½) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Price: $50.00 per person, with $25.00 deposit
One & one-half (1 ½) hour Experienced Horse Enthusiasts Ride
A ride for experienced riders; trot and canter.
Must be 16yrs of age. Limited Availability.
Price: $67.00 per person, with $40.00 deposit
Two (2) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Riders must be 10 yrs or older.
Price: $65.00 per person, with $30.00 deposit
Two (2) hour Potomac River Trail Ride
Morning Potomac River ride along C&O Canal Towpath.
Riders must be 10 yrs or older.
Price: $67.00 per person, with $40.00 deposit
*Not available when Marathons on C&O Towpath
Group Discounts:
Available for groups of 8 or more with the exception of any meal ride or Horse Enthusiast (must pay with one check).
Discounts for Military, Girl and Boy Scouts, Church and Recreational Groups.
Additional Information:
Elk Mountain Trails is sanctioned by the Girl Scouts of the National Capital Area. "Horse" Merit Badge offered for additional fee.
Boy Scout ����Horsemanship���� Merit Badge offered for additional fee
Minimum of 7 scouts for all badge work sessions.
Limited Camping for Non-Profit Groups - $7pp a night or $13pp for 2 nights
More information available upon request
Click here if you would like to print our consent form and complete prior to arrival.
Helmets are required for anyone 17 years or younger.
Suggested Wearing Apparel:
Long pants and hard-soled shoes with no higher than 1���� heel, sneakers or boots are fine.
NO open-toed, open-sided, open-heeled or soft-soled shoes ���� Examples include but not limited to: clogs, flip flops, watershoes, crocks, sandals, keens, etc.
Minimum Riding Age: 6 years old and must be able to control own horse and to follow guide directions. 10 years old with some experience for 2 hour and longer rides.
Maximum Weight Limit for Riders: 250 pounds**
(This is EMT Stable����s policy and will be strictly followed for the safety of our riders and our horses. Your cooperation is appreciated.)
Inclement Weather: Elk Mountain Trails will call to cancel a ride, otherwise assume the ride will be going out. If riders have any question about weather conditions, please call EMT prior to coming for the ride.
Payment Policy: CASH OR CHECK
NOTE: Prices do not include 5% MD Amusement Tax (Non-Profit organizations exempt) or Guide Gratuity.
Deposit, Refund and Cancellation Policy
DEPOSIT: Deposits must be received within ten (10) days of making your reservation.
REFUND: Meal Ride & Horse Enthusiast Ride Deposits (Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and All Day Ride) are non-refundable due to limited availability. For all other rides the deposit is refundable, with two (2) weeks notice given.
ALL DEPOSITS REFUNDABLE if Elk Mountain Trails cancels ride due to weather, etc.
For persons arriving late for their scheduled ride, the deposit will not be refunded.
Prices for rides are subject to change without notice.
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Call EMT at 301-834-8882.
When your ride is over, kindly remember to kiss your horse and tip your guide!