- Up to 6 Hours
- Ages 12+
These kayaks are very stable for beginning paddlers. They are great for enjoying the sun and paddling around the edges of the lake.
Quick Details
We are the closest access to Wild Horse Island, 2 mile paddle takes about 1 Hour, on Flathead Lake in Dayton, MT. Rent a kayak on a self-guided tour to primitive Wild Horse Island state park!
Rent a kayak on a self-guided tour to primitive Wild Horse Island state park! We provide a 9 ft (4 )and/or 8 ft (2) sit on top comfy kayak for every guest and all the gear to keep everyone safe while paddling. Maps and all the information necessary for you to safely complete your 3 hour self-guided exploration paddle and hike of Wild Horse Island. Depart from Dayton, MT, to Skeeko Bay on Wild Horse Island where the trailhead begins. Book now!
We are the closest access to Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake in Dayton, MT. Rent a kayak on a self-guided tour to primitive Wild Horse Island state park! We provide a 9 ft (4 )and/or 8 ft (2) sit on top comfy kayak for every guest and all the gear to keep everyone safe while paddling. Maps and all the information necessary for you to safely complete your 3 hour self-guided exploration paddle and hike of Wild Horse Island. Depart from Dayton, MT, to Skeeko Bay on Wild Horse Island where the trailhead begins.
The kayak tour is approximately two miles each way and takes approximately 60 minutes each way for most paddlers.
We provide all kayak and paddling safety equipment and life jacket for the trip to and from the island. We recommend you bring your own water bottle.
Paddle Clothing Wear something on your feet that you don’t mind getting wet such as water shoes and bring shoes suitable for hiking. A bathing suit can be worn under synthetic, exercise-type clothing. For cooler weather wear a synthetic base layer and/or fleece top, hat and gloves. Please do NOT wear jeans or cotton clothing. For safety reasons we are unable to paddle with individuals wearing jeans, heavy boots, etc.
Bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are also recommended. Also bring socks and tennis shoes or hiking boots to navigate the rugged terrain on Wild Horse Island.
Please bring a refillable water bottle with you. We have Drinking Water in the shop for you to fill your bottles. ***Help us save the planet, one bottle at a time!
This tour is best suited for the adventurous minded explorer. You are on your own so we recommend some paddling experience and comfortable navigating a 2 mile paddle round trip. You will be required to wear a life jacket while paddling but strong swimming skills are recommended.
To begin with, Wild Horse Island State Park is one of the larger islands on Flathead Lake. It is a primitive 2,200 acre State Park that is only accessible by boat. A Kayak is perfect calming way to get there. The hike is optional and can be challenging depending on the route. The bay where you land is very beautiful and great place to swim and relax in the cool glacier green water.
Wild life can be spotted from the water as well as the shore. We typically see osprey, big horn sheep, deer, bald eagles, and the 6 wild horses that call this remote state park home.
Bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are also recommended. Also bring socks and tennis shoes or hiking boots to navigate the rugged terrain on Wild Horse Island. a WATER PROOF BAG IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Please bring a refillable water bottle with you. We have Drinking Water in the shop for you to fill your bottles. ***Help us save the planet, one bottle at a time!
We provide all kayak and paddling safety equipment and life jacket for the trip to and from the island. We recommend you bring your own water bottle.
Paddle Clothing Wear something on your feet that you don’t mind getting wet such as water shoes and bring shoes suitable for hiking. A bathing suit can be worn under synthetic, exercise-type clothing. For cooler weather wear a synthetic base layer and/or fleece top, hat and gloves. Please do NOT wear jeans or cotton clothing. For safety reasons we are unable to paddle with individuals wearing jeans, heavy boots, etc.
We are open Memorial Day to Mid September. The lake level must be high enough to launch the boats.
Most of the summer the best wind is 10–15 knots out of the east on high pressure days—blue skies and light white fluffy clouds. This condition causes a thermal from the warming land pulling the cool air off of the lake.
The best sailing area is in the bay between the Dayton shoreline, Wild Horse Island, and Big Arm Bay where the winds are fairly consistent. However; this is Montana weather and it can change and there can be weather events that may change the daily schedule. We closely monitor this and will be sending you a confirmation 7 days before the lesson to verify the conditions are safe or if we need to reschedule.
You may cancel or no show, at any time subject to the following penalties:
Any cancellations more than 24 hours prior to the start time of 0% of the payment collected.
Cancellation or no show, less than 24 hours prior to the start time 100% of the payment collected.
If YOU choose to change the date of your reservation to a different date within 24 hours of scheduled departure a $25 rebooking fee will apply.
Cancellations must be notified to us by phone or email and confirmed for approval. The penalties will be calculated from the date we receive your cancellation.
We may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or natural events outside the control of Go Sail Partners, LLC including but not limited to lake wind advisories, thunderstorms, heavy rain, extreme cold, or high wind areas. We send you a gift card of the value so you can book an alternative date.
We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.