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: 7 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3637 m (3450 to 3780 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 9 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 11 / 14 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 12 / 14 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 13 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 12 / 21 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 11 / 24 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 13 / 21 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 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 2026-09-25, from 248 EUR per night, median 403 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Rocking Horse Ranch page.