Riding Packages & Pricing

Additional Information

Elk Mountain Trails is sanctioned by the Girl Scouts of the National Capital Area.
Girl Scouts Badge work offered: "Horse Fan', "Horse Rider", and "Horse Sense" Badges for additional fee.
Boy Scout "Horsemanship" Merit Badge offered for additional fee.

Limited Camping (information available upon request)

Helmets are required for anyone 17 years or younger.

Suggested Wearing Apparel:
Long pants, hard-soled shoes with heel preferable or sneakers or boots.
NO open-toed or open heeled shoes, clogs, flip flops, watershoes, sandels, etc.

Minimum Riding Age: 6 years old and must be able to control own horse and to follow guide directions. 10 years old for 2 hour and longer rides.

Maximum Weight Limit for Riders: 250 pounds

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 ONLY. NO Credit or Debit cards accepted.

NOTE: Prices do not include 5% Maryland Amusement Tax (Non-Profit organizations exempt) or Guide Gratuity.

Deposit, Refund and Cancellation Policy
DEPOSIT: Deposits must be received within ten (10) days after reservation is made. For reservations made within seven ( 7) days of ride, no deposit is required.
REFUND: Four (4) hour Moonlight Ride and All Day Ride deposits 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.

2010 Riding Packages

One (1) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Fun and safe for children and beginners
Price: $30.00 per person, with $15.00 deposit

One & one -half (1 ½) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Ride around National Parks through scenic wilderness areas with wildlife and overlooks.
Price: $45.00 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 18yrs of age.
Price: $65.00 per person, with $40.00 deposit

Two (2) hour Mountain Top Trail Ride
Mountain top trail ride to the base of Elk Ridge.
Riders must be 10 years or older.
Price: $60.00 per person, with $30.00 deposit

Two (2) hour Potomac River Trail Ride
Morning Potomac River ride along C&O Canal Towpath.
*Not Available 10/2 or 11/20 due to Marathons
Riders must be 10 years or older.
Price: $65.00 per person, with $40.00 deposit

Four (4) hour Potomac River Lunch Ride
Rides go out Saturday & Sunday, April 3 to November 14, leaves 10am to 2pm or 11 am to 3pm (see riding times). For adults and experienced youth.
Complete lunch served on the river* (see sample menus below).
Price: $90.00 per person, with $45.00 deposit.

Four (4) hour Potomac River Moonlight Dinner Ride
Rides go out on Saturdays around the full moon (see dates below). Dinner is served along the River* with dessert and beverages at EMT's Campfire at the conclusion of the ride.
May, September, October & November: Ride leaves at 4 pm, returning around 8 pm.
June, July and August: Ride leaves at 5pm, returning around 9pm.
Price: $100.00 per person, with $50.00 non-refundable deposit due to limited number of riders.
*We reserve the right to have dinner back up on the Mountain due to weather conditions, traffic on the canal, or other factors beyond our control. If this happens you will be notified at the beginning of the ride.

2010 MOONLIGHT RIDE DATES
May 1 & 22
June 19 & 26
July 24 & 31
August 21 & 28
September 18 & 25
October 16 & 23

Sample Menus for Lunch & Moonlight Dinner Rides
Meatball Subs/Buffalo Wings/Homemade Chili
Grilled Hot Dogs or Hamburgers/Chicken Parmesan Manicotti
Tossed Green Salad/Texas Toast
Fresh Fruit Platter/Vegetables (in season)
Homemade Desserts
Assorted Beverages
Vegetarian meal available upon request

All Day Ride
An all day (9am to 5 pm) adventure ride along the Potomac River for experienced riders.
Snack lunch and Steak dinner included. (7 riders minimum)
Price: $200.00 per person, with $75.00 non-refundable deposit.

Other Rides
Weekday rides available for groups by special arrangement.

Group Discounts
Available for groups of 8 or more with the exception of the four (4) hour rides or the all day ride.
Discounts for Girl and Boy Scouts, Church and Recreational Groups.