Day Trips
Gunks Horseback Riding & Whiskey Tasting
Ride Through Forest and Fields, Groom Horses and Sample Whiskey
Join Outdoor Bound for a day of riding and wine tasting. Start with a lovely drive upstate to the stables, which sit on hundreds of private wooded acres and boast some of the best view of the Shawangunk Ridge.
After a short safety briefing, get acquainted with your horse. The lively but well-mannered horses will be waiting for you.
We will saddle up, then ride for two hours through fields and woods with an experienced wrangler. All skill levels are welcome and trotting is allowed. The land is a wonderful mix of rocky terrain, hills and some narrow paths as well as wide-open fields.
You will also learn to groom the horses and enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds (bring your own lunch). Afterward, we’ll visit a historic distillery and sample three New York State whiskeys.
Event Details
- Depart 8:00 AM at the corner of 73rd Street and Broadway. Arrive at 8:45 AM for check-in!
- Return Approximately 5:30 PM, same location
- Wear Pants or jeans for riding; jacket or coat, comfortable shoes or boots; hat and gloves in spring or variable weather.
- Bring Snacks and water; picnic blanket.
- Please note: all participants must weigh less than 250 lbs.
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Mount Defiance Hike
Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides
From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.
Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.
Diverse & Interesting Groups
There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.
New Experiences
Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.
Environmental Awareness
“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.
3rd of July Hike & Swim
Other Trips in This Category
- 3rd of July Hike & Swim
- 4th of July Hike & Swim
- Adventure Tri Clinic
- Autumn Glider Soaring
- Autumn Mohonk Scramble Challenge
- Autumn Waterfall Canyoneering
- Awosting Falls
- Backcountry Snowshoe on Russian Bear Mountain
- Backwoods Snow Sledding
- Backwoods Snowshoeing
- Backwoods Snowshoeing: Catskill Mountains, High Point
- Backwoods Snowshoeing: Catskills, Panther Mountain
- Backwoods Snowshoeing: Catskills, Slide Mountain
- Backwoods Snowshoeing: Surebridge Mountain
- Bearfort Mountain Hike
- Black Ash Mountain Hike
- Black Rock Hike
- Breakneck Ridge Hike & Scramble
- Breakneck Ridge Hike to Mount Taurus
- Bullets, Beer & BBQ
- Canoe & Kayak
- Canopus Lake Hike
- Castle Ruin Hike
- Catskills Hike & Rappel: Panther Mountain
- Catskills Hike: Indian Head Mountain
- Catskills Hike: Panther Mountain
- Catskills Hike: Slide Mountain
- Catskills Hike: Sugarloaf Mountain
- Catskills Snowshoeing & Rappelling
- Class V Whitewater Rafting
- Clay’s Private Rock Climbing, Hiking & Camping Weekend
- Columbus Day 6 Mile Hike: Gertrude’s Nose in Minnewaska
- Corporate Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting
- Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe
- Diamond Mountain Hike
- Dog, Beach & Vine
- Echo Lake Hike
- Empire Hotel Rooftop Cocktails & Gear Raffle
- End to End: Sterling Ridge Hike
- Evening Horseback, Hayride & Cookout
- Fall Foliage Hike, Apple & Pumpkin Picking
- Fall Foliage Horseback, Apple & Pumpkin Picking
- Fourteen Peaks Hike
- Fourth of July Skydiving!
- Full Moon Halloween Hike
- Full Moon Hike
- Full Moon Kayaking to Abandoned Castle
- Gertrude’s Nose 6 Mile Hike in Minnewaska
- Groundhog Day Hike: Russian Bear
- Gunks Hike & Whiskey Tasting
- Gunks Horseback Riding & Whiskey Tasting
- Gunks Winter Hike & Whiskey Tasting
- Half Day Hudson Valley Biking, Hiking & Pub
- Halloween Costume Hike & Pub
- Halloween Hangover Hike: Ramapo Ridge 9 Miles
- Halloween Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting
- Hang Gliding Adventure
- High Peterskill Hike in Minnewaska
- High Ridge Hike & Yoga
- High Ropes Climbing
- Hike & Art Gallery
- Hike & Hound 6-Mile Hike
- Hike & Hound Eight Mile Hike
- Hike & Pilates
- Hike & Wine Tasting
- Hike The Great Escape
- Hike the Hamptons
- Hike to High Point in the Catskills Mountains
- Hike, Swim & Wine Tasting
- Hike, Swim, Wine Tasting & Grateful Dead Tribute
- Hike, Swim, Wine Tasting & Harvest Moon Folk Festival
- Hike, Swim, Wine Tasting & Johnny Cash Tribute
- Hike, Wine & Charcuterie Tasting
- Hike, Wine & Fondue Dinner: Appalachian Trail
- Hike, Wine & Fondue Dinner: Ship Rock Ridge
- Hike, Wine & Fondue Dinner: Tom Jones Mountain
- Hike, Wine & Fondue Tasting: Tom Jones Mountain
- Hike, Wine & Shakespeare in the Orchard
- Hike, Yoga & Swim
- Hippo Rock Hike
- Hollywood Stunt Class: High Falls
- Hollywood Stunt Class: Trampoline
- Horseback & Art Gallery
- Horseback & Hike
- Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting
- Horseback Riding and Introduction to Polo
- Horseback, Hike & Swim
- Horseback, Wine Tasting & Apple Picking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hudson Half Day Sailing & Hike
- Hudson River Brunch Sailing Excursion
- Hudson Sailing & Hike
- Hudson Valley Biking, Hiking & Pub
- Ice Climbing
- Indoor Rock & Pints
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Intro to Dragon Boat Racing
- Iron Mine & Lemon Squeezer Hike
- Kaaterskill Falls Eight Mile Hike
- Kristin’s Private Hike, Wine & Fondue Tasting
Bringing a Friend or Two?
Please be sure to enter the total number of people in the Qty box. In addition, be sure to include your friends’ names and cell-phone numbers on the final Checkout page. The final discount price is the price per person, multiplied by the Qty you enter.
Reminder about Trip Conditions
We closely monitor snow, ice and related weather conditions before each trip. Lack of snow or similar, unsatisfactory weather/trail/river conditions may lead to changes to the trip or rescheduling or cancellation.
Please consult the individual trip description or Event Calendar for notice of any such changes. Refer to our full Policies page for more information about reservations and cancellations.
