Rocking Horse Ranch
About Rocking Horse Ranch
A nostalgic Hudson Valley institution where families trade screens for a rowdy, all-inclusive dose of Cowboy-style Americana.
Highlights
- Unlimited horseback riding
- Western-style cookouts
- Year-round outdoor pools
- Classic family entertainment
Key Facts
- Altitude: 172m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 9
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Rocking Horse Ranch
- Today: 10 to 21 °C, partly cloudy, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3907 m (3720 to 4320 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 10 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 13 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 12 / 14 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 12 / 12 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 12 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 14 / 24 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 15 / 25 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 17 / 25 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 17 / 26 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 19 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Rocking Horse Ranch
Hikes nearby — Rocking Horse Ranch (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Rocking Horse Ranch, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Poughkeepsie to New Paltz)
This route begins a walk on an historic railroad bridge high above the Hudson River. The route continues runs west on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. The final 2 miles into downtown New Paltz, is an on-road section.
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River-to-Ridge Trail
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Yellow Trail
Getting to Rocking Horse Ranch
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), 22 km away, about 39 min by road
Where to stay in Rocking Horse Ranch
31 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 249 EUR per night, median 270 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Rocking Horse Ranch page.