Imagine taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride among an elk herd numbering in the thousands. At the National Elk Refuge, such an adventure is available to winter visitors from mid-December through early April. The 2008 - 2009 season is scheduled through the end of March/first weekend of April, tentatively, weather and herd conditions permitting.
Dress Appropriately
Appropriate dress for a sleigh ride includes a warm coat, hat, gloves, and warm boots. Surprisingly, the temperature can feel significantly colder on the sleigh ride in comparison to conditions in town. Chilling winds often blow up the valley, and snowstorms can happen anytime. Warmly dressed visitors take all of this in stride.
First Come First Serve
Sleigh rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are available for everyone, but not required for small groups. Reservations are requested for large gropus. Visitors must meet at the Visitors' Center and take a shuttle bus to the boarding area. Accommodations exist for visitors with disabilities.
Departure Location
National Elk Refuge sleigh rides depart 3-4 times per hour, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily, from the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center at the north end of Jackson , WY , on HWY 26/89/191. Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during sleigh ride season.
Rates
Adults 13 years of age and older: $18
Children, ages 5-12: $14
Children under 5 ride for free
For group bookings (20 or more) call National Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides (Bar T-5) at 307-733-0277 .
National Elk Refuge
PO Box 510 Jackson, Wyoming 83002 307.733.9212
Fax 307.733.9729 (Fax)