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THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch

Hill City
Meeting point: 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD 57745
Minimum age: 6
Rider weight limit: 230 lbs
Season: Closed for 2026 season; reopens May 29th, 2027 (2027 season May 29th - September 5th). Summer Season: June, July, August
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The Stables at Palmer Gulch is a horseback outfit near Hill City, South Dakota, in the Black Hills National Forest. Guides lead personalized one-hour and 90-minute trail rides into the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve for riders 6 and up. Guests can also reach a chuck wagon dinner show in a mountain meadow on horseback or by covered wagon, or join a wagon breakfast ride with pony rides for kids aged 3 to 7.

Closed for the 2026 season. Reopens in 2027, per the business website.

Rides and prices

Offer Duration Price Details Season
Wagon Ride + Dinner + Show 2.5 hours $83 per person (children $58) Meal included Summer
1/2 Hr. Trail Ride to Dinner + Show 30 minutes $116 per person (children $106) Ages 6+, Max 230 lbs, Meal included Summer
1 Hr. Trail Ride to Dinner + Show 1 hour $141 per person (children $131) Ages 6+, Max 230 lbs, Meal included Summer
Horseback trail ride (Norbeck Wildlife Preserve) Ask the business Ages 6+, Max 230 lbs
Chuck Wagon Breakfast Rides Ask the business Meal included

Prices and conditions as published by the business. Confirm with THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch before booking.

Sources: https://ridesouthdakota.com/rushmore-horseback-riding/, https://ridesouthdakota.com/rushmore-horseback-riding/chuck-wagon-dinner-show/

Location

12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD 57745

Where the rides start, as published by the business.