Jackson, WY
Trail Creek Ranch
About the ranch
Step into a simpler, quieter time. With beautiful views all around, horses happily eating, wildlife coming and going, this is the real deal – an authentic guest ranch that has been greeting guests for over 70 years.
Summer or winter: there is no prettier place to be. Private one- and two-bedroom cabins, suites and simple guest rooms keep our guests coming back year after year – the cabins feature kitchens or kitchenettes, full private baths, comfortable beds donned with yummy pressed sheets and fluffy down comforters for the cool nights.
After a long day exploring, head out to your sitting porch to enjoy the clean mountain air – you're sure to find your home away from home in our mountains.
Also offers
Guest capacity
20
Best for
People of all ages
Months open
Jan-Mar, May-Oct, Dec
Watch the ranch
Trail Creek Ranch Overview
History & hosts
Elizabeth 'Betty' Woolsey bought the first parcel of Trail Creek Ranch in 1942 after discovering the incredible powder skiing leading down to what is now the Ranch's Main Lodge.
She soon discovered that the summer activities were just as appealing and quickly expanded the ranch property to the 270 acres it is today.
Upon her death in 1997, she had the Ranch placed in a conservation easement with the Jackson Hole Land Trust to protect it from development of any kind. Betty Woolsey was the Captain of the first women's Olympic ski team in 1936. An incredible athlete and individual, she had great determination to share the simple pleasures of the outdoor and western life with her friends and family.
Trail Creek Ranch has been a working Guest Ranch since 1946, entertaining guests from all over the world. In the early years, guests would come for a month at a time and enjoy their vacation at the Ranch and go on extensive Pack Trips into the Teton Range, the Gros Ventre Range and into Yellowstone.
Ranch founded
1942
Guest ranch since
1946
Owners
Elizabeth Woolsey
Managers
Alexandra Menolascino
About the managers
Your hosts, Muggs and Alex, share the amazing history of Trail Creek with their guests, and hope to help introduce you to the beauty and excitement of Jackson Hole. Muggs has been at Trail Creek Ranch for 70+ years (wow!) and is one of a kind. She remembers the 'good old days' and is happy to share her stories. Alex has been at Trail Creek for 30 years and she and her husband, Mike, are raising their family of four boys in this valley paradise.
Your manager
Gene Kilgore's notes
When to go
Year-round!
Why we love it
- Just 12 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Trail Creek Ranch is tucked away in the mountains, surrounded by the most incredible scenery and wildlife: the majestic Tetons, Snake River, famous national parks and more…
- The cabins are simply yet comfortable and give the opportunity to sit back on the porch, relax and take in the mountain air. They have kitchens or kitchenettes, full private baths, comfortable beds covered with crisp pressed sheets and fluffy down comforters for the cool nights.
- There is SO much to do: in summer or winter you are in for a treat. Try whitewater rafting and spectacular scenic floats on the Snake River, world-class fly fishing trips, the JH Rodeo every Wednesday and Saturday night between Memorial and Labor days, galleries, arts festivals sprinkled throughout the summer, entertainment and lots of shopping. Explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, or schedule a trail ride at the local riding center.
- Trail Creek Ranch is a perfect venue for a wedding: They have several locations for any special event. From a small dinner party to a large wedding, they provide the history and the landscape, and you provide the vision.
What to consider
- Unfortunately there is no horseback riding available on-site, however there is an exceptional riding center nearby, offering different types of riding.
- The ranch doesn't offer meals, however there are many varied dining options in the nearby town of Wilson, just minutes away, or Jackson Hole, 12 miles away.
