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Encompassing over a quarter million acres, the 100-year-old Flitner Ranch is one of thelargest working cattle ranches in the American West.  Nestled at the base of the Big Horn Mountains in the tiny hamlet of Shell Wyoming is where you’ll find this pristine paradise. Like a sparkling jewel, this lush, high desert valley rests beneath azure blue skies; rolling hills unfold amid brilliant, painted hills and the world weary guest is offered unparalleled sanctuary in an authentic western setting.  Here is your chance to live the Cowboy Dreams of your childhood.

 

The Hideout is not your typical dude ranch… Third and fourth-generation Flitners’ along with dedicated staff, operate The Hideout guest ranch, the historic Trapper Creek Lodge & Guesthouse, the remote mountainside Snowshoe Lodge and the secluded Upper Hideout. Though we are an adult-oriented, upscale guest ranch where Guests come from around the world to actively participate in the daily cattle operations, families with older children can be accommodated, allowing you to create right of passage and a life long tradition to share among your family's’ generations.   

 

The Hideout can also be defined as a world class horse ranch. The Flitner Ranchproduces high-quality Quarter horses from top quality foundation and performance horse bloodlines.  You will ride alongside real working cowboys and cowgirls on well bred, highly trained horses, conditioned to negotiate the demanding terrain.  Rest assured, we take great care in matching horse and rider to ensure your ultimate riding vacation.

Guests may ride as much or as little as they'd like during their vacation with us. The Hideout offers its guests more authentic cattle work and cattle drives than any other working guestranch in the US.  Although Hideout Guests are always accompanied by at least one of our wranglers, this outfit is not a head-to-tail "dude ride." If spectacular scenic trail rides are what you’re after, then our 300,000 acres will provide you the perfect canvas to create memories of this visual masterpiece.  All that riding works up a tremendous appetite so we’ve got you covered there too.  Our culinary trained chefs prepare gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

For those in your party who would prefer to explore other activities here at the ranch, consider our world class trout streams, mountain biking, wildlife photography, geocaching or take an exploratory trip with Dinosaur Bob and discover current dinosaur digs throughout  ShellValley.  Whatever your definition of vacation is, you’re sure to find it here. 

You are neither customer nor client at this Wyoming ranch, but an honored guest of the Flitner family.  Each year, guests from around the world return to this, their home away from home.  Here they bask in the authentic Western experience and relax in the warmth of our hospitality. They play hard, work hard, revisit friendships, and rejuvenate.  Why not join us?  Staying at The Hideout is a renewing and spiritual experience. 

Find yourself at The Hideout. You deserve the vacation of a lifetime.

 

You too can find yourself at The Hideout. Contact Us to schedule the sojourn of a lifetime. Until we hear from you, we extend our warm Wyoming regards.