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JOIN US FOR OUR 2026 SEASON<\/h2><\/div>
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Opening Day: May 23rd, 2026<\/b><\/div>\n
Final Day: September 6th, 2026<\/b><\/div>\n

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<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]\"\"<\/a>Ranked #1 of 7 outdoor activities in Hill City<\/strong>, The Stables at Palmer Gulch<\/strong> has earned a reputation for unforgettable horseback riding experiences. With over 500 five-star reviews<\/strong> and a long-standing streak of Tripadvisor\u2019s Certificate of Excellence and Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards since 2017<\/strong>, The Stables proudly received the coveted Best of the Best Award in 2020<\/strong> \u2014 a testament to the exceptional service and memorable adventures we offer every guest.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]

HORSEBACK RIDING<\/h2><\/div>
The Stables at Palmer Gulch operates with a USFS special use permit.<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Take a guided horseback trail ride into the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Centrally located in the Black Hills National Forest, just minutes from Rapid City, Deadwood, and Custer State Park!<\/p>\n

Join us for a customized hour or hour and a half horseback tour of the renowned Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. <\/strong>Established by Congress in 1920 the Preserve and Wilderness area provides spectacular scenery that no other trail ride barn can match. Why ride anywhere else?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CHUCK WAGON DINNER & SHOW<\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Experience an award-winning old west chuck wagon dinner show in the fresh mountain air of the Black Hills.<\/strong><\/p>\n