Quick Details
It is difficult to imagine a more scenic excursion than a kayak paddle out to Wild Horse Island State Park!
The trip starts with a gorgeous two-mile paddle across the clear waters of Flathead Lake to the trailhead on the island at Skeeko Bay.
Once on the island, there is a 2.5 hour allotted time for a self-guided hike and lunch.
Group Rental- Per Person
includes paddle and life jacket
$ 225
Single Person
includes paddle and life jacket
$ 225
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Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana is 28 miles long, 15 miles wide and bordered by the beautiful Mission Mountains. The Largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Located just 20 minutes from Kalispell, Montana and a short hour from Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake offers predictable winds for amazing sailing experiences. There are several islands close to our launch.
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 Skeeko bay is our recommended landing site on Wild Horse Island. There are several trailheads and a welcome sign. It is a great place to swim and relax in the cool glacier green water. Water temperatures range from 60 degrees to 74 degrees.
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.
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We are open Memorial Day to Mid September.
The best paddling area is in the bay between the Dayton shoreline and Wild Horse Island. 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 trip to verify the conditions are safe or if we need to cancel or reschedule.
We recommend using the Flathead Lake Bio Station for the most accurate water temperatures and weather conditions.
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This tour is best suited for the adventurous minded explorer. You will be required to wear a life jacket while paddling but strong swimming skills are recommended.
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Kayaks and all gear necessary to paddle safely to Wild Horse Island. In addition, we provide the items needed to help you enjoy your self-guided hike including: a backpack, trail map, binoculars, a snack-lunch and water for each paddler/hiker.
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9:30am: Meet at 43546 C street Dayton, Montana 59914
10am – 11am: Paddle to Wildhorse Island
11am-1:30pm: Island exploration and lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Paddle back to Dayton
This timetable is a rough estimate based on what the regular trips consist of. The tour takes roughly 5 hours, but that will vary depending on the groups physical abilities.
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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.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.
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We offer a full refund if we must cancel your rental due to the weather.
You may cancel or no show, the Sailboat, Kayak and/or Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Rental at anytime subject to the following penalties:
Any cancellations more than 7 days prior to the start time of 0% of the payment collected.
Any cancellations between 7 and 2 days prior to the start time 50% of the payment collected.
Cancellation or now show, less than 48 hours prior to the start time 100% of the payment collected.
Cancellations must be notified to us by phone 406.515.9585 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. Refunds will be issued if an alternative date or time cannot be met. We reserve the right to cancel a rental at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.