There is something magical about gliding through a winter landscape behind a horse-drawn sleigh! Family members of all ages can enjoy the sleigh rides in Chelan County and explore snow-covered forests and meadows.

Located in the charming town of Plain, Leavenworth Sleigh Rides takes visitors on a 40 to 50 minute ride through fields and forests. Take your choice between a classic one-horse open sleigh that’s perfect for a group of six people, or larger sleighs for groups of 12 to 16. Each ride stops at a barn for visitors to warm up by a fire and enjoy hot apple cider. The first rides of the season began on December 3rd. Check out leavenworthsleighrides.com to learn more!

If you are looking for a sleigh ride minutes from downtown Leavenworth, consider booking tickets with Icicle River Outfitters and Guides, Inc. Their sleigh rides glide along the Icicle River and through meadows offering epic views of Sleeping Lady Mountain. After taking in fresh winter air, warm up with provided coffee, apple cider, or hot cacao next to a wood stove. Visit icicleoutfitters.com/wintersleighrides to get all the details!

8 miles from Leavenworth is the Eagle Creek Horse Ranch. Once snow covers the landscape, Eagle Creek brings out old-style sleighs pulled by Belgian or Percheron draft horses. Their sleigh rides take visitors on a 2-mile journey through remote pastures and evergreen forests. Once visitors arrive back at the Eagle Creek homestead, a roaring fire and hot cider are waiting. Plan your visit and see the horses at eaglecreeksleighrides.com

3 miles from Leavenworth is Red-Tail Canyon Farm, a working draft horse ranch that offers authentic sleigh rides throughout the Winter. The sleighs were built by owner, Ross Frank, using traditional designs with undercarriages and runners from the 1920s. After the ride, a teepee with a wood stove and hot cocoa is a perfect spot to warm up. Learn more and meet the owner at https://www.redtailcanyonfarm.com/sleigh-rides