enjoy the trails of one of the most beloved parks in Los Angeles.
Will Rogers guided trail rides are available every day, except Mondays.
PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE EXTREMELY BUSY. THE FASTEST WAY TO SCHEDULE IS THROUGH EMAIL. YOUR RIDE IS NOT BOOKED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION CALL OR EMAIL
Saturdays and Sundays trail rides are available every hour on the hour,
from
9AM-5PM. Pre-scheduled rides are also available on weekends.
It's always recommended to pre-schedule first, to be sure we have a horse available for you.
Price is $55/person.
Minimum age is 8 years old. No riding experience is necessary. Max. weight is 210 lb.
HOW TO FIND US IN THE PARK:Will Rogers State Historic Park is around 180 acres, so it is a good idea to check a map out, before you arrive.
Please park in the main parking
lot, by the polo field. Walk up past Will Rogers ranch house, towards
the main barn and the riding arena. We are either on the trail, riding,
or by Jimmy's Barn, located a little to the right of the arena. You can
download a brochure about the park, which includes a map, by clicking
this link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/mediagallery/?page_id=626&viewtype=7
PARKING:Please note that Will Rogers State Historic Park charges
$12 parking fee (cash or check only). You can buy annual day use pass
for $125, valid at all California State Parks, either at the toll booth
in the park, or at
http://store.parks.ca.gov/passes.aspxTHE RIDE:All our horses have western tack, and it is mandatory that all riders
wear
helmets. We have helmets you can borrow for your ride.
The ride is approximately 50 minutes long, starting at the main historic
barn in the park. We ride on the the historic Inspiration Point Loop
trail,
with a stop at Inspiration Point, where you have one of the most amazing
views in LA. On clear days you can see from Mountain High, across the
Los
Angeles basin to Catalina Island, Palos Verdes and Malibu.
Will Rogers State Historic Park is the former estate of Will Rogers.
Please note, if you are running late you will be charged $10 extra per 15 minutes or can risk to lose your spot. Please call us, if you are running late, and we'll do our best to wait for you or book you for a later ride.
The
address is
1501 Will Rogers Park Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Links:
If you are interested in riding lessons, English or Western, go to our web-site for Westside Riding School:
www.westsideridingschool.com
