When you are looking for a unique winter day trip in Utah, head to the small town of Oakley. Here, you can hop on a sled pulled by a team of dogs, ride through gorgeous mountain landscapes, and experience winter’s beauty like never before. North Forty Escapes offers one-of-a-kind dog sled tours in Utah and it is one of the best ways to spend the chilly, cold, and snowy months in the Beehive State.
In the small town of Oakley is North Forty Escapes, an outdoor recreation company that offers various adventures all year long.
What sets this recreation company apart from others in the Beehive State is all of the activities are run on a private mountain. This means you will have less traffic and more quiet areas to explore.
While North Forty Escapes offers a variety of winter activities, one that you will not want to miss is its dog sled tours.
This custom tour will take you along private river trails and around a private mountain ranch while you are being pulled on a dog sled.
Each tour is approximately one hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy some of the most beautiful winter mountain landscapes that Utah has to offer.
This tour is available for individuals of all ages and the dogs are trained to be near the entire family.
Each sled has the space to carry a maximum of two adults and one child, but there is a 350-pound maximum weight limit per sled.
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If more individuals want to ride the sled, split dog sledding options are available. With this package, you will receive two rides for 30 minutes each. This will allow six people to experience the dog sleds.
Before or after your ride, you can spend some time on the ranch. You'll want to stop by the private lodge to find hot chocolate, snacks, warm fires, and restrooms.
If you want even more ways to experience the beautiful winter landscapes in the area, this outdoor recreation company also offers snowmobiling tours or a combination of snowmobiling and dog sled tours. There really is something for everyone.
To learn more about these dog sled tours in Utah and to book your own, visit North Forty Escapes website and Facebook page.
Have you ever been on a dog sled tour before? What was your experience like? We’d love to hear all about it in the comments!
If you are searching for another exciting way to view the stunning winter landscapes in Utah, how about a scenic hike? Here are 12 scenic hikes in Utah, one for each month of the year.
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