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.
Sleigh Rides begin December 11, 2006 and end April 1, 2007, 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 may be made ONLY for groups of 20 or more. Visitors must purchase tickets at the Visitor 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, 10:00-4:00 daily, from the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center at the north end of Jackson , WY , on highway 26/89/191. Visitor Center hours are 9:00-5:00 during sleigh ride season.
Rates
Adult $16
Children, ages 5-12 $12
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)