Bailey, Colorado
Adventure feels better with a donkey buddy at your side.
Guided miniature donkey hikes through the mountains outside Bailey, CO. No experience needed — just a good attitude and a love for the trail. Book your hike in minutes.
$95 per person ($45 deposit) · up to 14 guests per hike · open 7 days a week, pending availability
Planning a bigger group? Request a larger adventure
Why CRATES Colorado
A brand-new business, built on a lifelong love of these animals
We're less than a year old and growing fast — every hike is led personally, and every donkey is trained and cared for like family.
Award-winning donkeys
Our herd races competitively across Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona — and brings that same spirit to every guided hike.
Small groups, real guiding
Up to 14 guests per hike means personal attention on the trail, not a crowd. Kevin leads every hike himself.
Beyond the trail
Burro-race coaching, race director services, and more — CRATES covers the full spectrum of Colorado donkey adventures.
What we offer
Pick your adventure
Guided Donkey Hikes
$95 per person ($45 deposit)
Hike through the beautiful Colorado wilderness outside Bailey with your very own award-winning miniature donkey buddy by your side. Gentle, good-natured, and full of personality, our donkeys turn a simple trail walk into a story you'll tell for years.
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Burro-Race Coaching
$85 per person, per 2-hour session ($45 deposit)
Thinking about running your first pack burro race — or trying to shave minutes off your time? Get hands-on coaching from someone who trains and races these animals every season.
Sign Up for CoachingWhat guests are saying
“I can't recommend Crates Colorado enough.”
“We had an absolutely incredible experience on a donkey hike with Crates Colorado! My cousins came into town to visit and this was the perfect adventure to showcase what living in CO is all about. Hiking through Payne Gulch in Bailey was breathtaking, and each having our own donkey buddy to hike with made the adventure so unique and memora…”
— Facebook Review
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Rent one of our donkeys for an event through our partner Rocky Mountain Beverage Burro — offering a variety of burros available for hire to carry beverages or party favors for any occasion, in any theme you desire.
Ready to hit the trail?
Slots fill up fast, especially on weekends. Grab your spot and we'll see you and your donkey buddy on the trail.