Last updated: July 22, 2025
Thing to Do
Horseback Riding from the Welcome Station
NPS/C. Lycopolus
Horseback riding from the Welcome Station is along the entrance road, either back up to the main entrance or up to the Cabin District.
Details
Activity
Horseback Riding
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Park entrance fee is required to enter Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Location
Welcome Station area
Park your horse trailer in one of the corners of ther parking area.
Reservations
Yes
Riding a horse within the park does require a free equestrian special use permit, which you can obtain from the Welcome Station.
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Due to the additional wear and tear that horse trailers can have on the gravel roads, there is a seasonal restriction of when equestrian permits are valid.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The parking area is a gravel lot.