Utah Horseback Adventures: Scenic Thunder Mt. Ride

Experience the thrill of horseback riding through the stunning landscapes of southern Utah. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, our scenic Thunder Mt. rides offer a unique opportunity to explore historic trails and discover ancient Native American remnants.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Red Canyon - Length: Approximately 4 hour ride

Recommended Riding Experience: Not recommended for first time riders. 230 lb weight limit.

The Thunder Mountain Trail starts at the bottom of Red Canyon and ends at the top of Red Canyon. This ride offers the most breathtaking scenery in Bryce Canyon Area as your backdrop. The Thunder Mountain Trail with its switchbacks and narrow backbones will leave you with an experience that you will remember for years to come. Leaves daily at 8:30 a.m. May 1 through September 30. Children must be at least 10 years old.

This ride is seasonal.

What's Included
  • Guided horseback riding with scenic views.
Additional Information

We offer rides for every level, from novice to seasoned pro. Our equestrian tours meander through some of the breathtaking landscapes southern Utah boasts. Venture out on the same routes once trodden by old west bandits, and avail yourself of the seldom opportunity to view relics of ancient Native Americans. Some paths are more challenging, hence we mandate a minimum age limit of 7 years for children’s safety.

  • weight limit 220lbs (100kg)
Location
Bryce Canyon City
We are located in the lobby of Ruby's Inn. you can check in with our desk and we will get you off on your ride.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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M9508lccarolj
Sep 23, 2024
What an amazing experience!!! - What an amazing experience!!! Breathtaking!! It was everything we hoped it would be! We had our awesome guide Jeff for both Thunder Mountain and our all day ride through Red Canyon. He took so many amazing pictures through our rides that he later shared with all of us. Also, throughout both rides he pointed out many interesting highlights and even had a few good stories to share!! Their horses were amazing, and very novice friendly! These trail rides will get you down in the riverbeds and up on the rims of the canyon that give you a completely different perspective of this beautiful scenery. Just do it!!! You will never regret it!
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_mdecoe
Sep 23, 2024
Breathtaking - This is a must do!! The scenery was beautiful, amazing and scary. I only put scary, because of the heights. You must have ridden before and not be afraid of heights. This is four hours that you won’t forget! Breathtaking!!
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Thomas_h
Jun 24, 2024
Views are spectacular, hard to describe the vast beauty! - Excellent experience. Our cowgirl was Anita and she was knowledgeable and carefully took us around Thunder mountain. WOW was that awesome. 5 guests in our group and all experienced except one who had never been on a horse. A horse named Wallin was assigned to her and between the great horse and Anita the whole experience was great. Everyone agreed that we would do it again.
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Julie_s
May 8, 2024
Best ever - By far, the most beautiful horse back riding I’ve ever done! This Thunder Mountain ride provides everything - breathtaking heights and fabulous views! Our guide, Jake, was a treasure. He shared some great stories of a lifetime of loving the great outdoors, especially with his beloved mules. The horses we rode were rock solid. This 4 hour experience is a must for riders!
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Aleta_e
Aug 26, 2023
Beautiful ride - The scenery was spectacular, and our guide was down to earth, and full of good jokes. The horses were well maintained and lovely to ride.
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Odyssey784091
Jul 15, 2023
Thunderback ride a highlight! You gotta do it! - We had an amazing experience yesterday on the Thunderback ride! Our guide, Jeff, was awesome! He had a lot of knowledge to share! There were only 3 of us on the ride and he was very relaxed and flexible and worked at our skill level, willing to stop as necessary. The views were breathtaking. I highly recommend the 4 hour trail! The panoramic views were all worth it! He even took photos along the way and airdropped them to us at the end!
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Srbyersx1
Jul 12, 2023
Thunder Canyon Horseback tour. - This was an amazing tour! Our guide Jeff was fantastic and I would highly recommend this!! We had an amazing time! The scenery was breathtaking!
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Scots322
Jun 16, 2023
Awesome Experience - Awesome experience great guide . Super experience for me and my daughter . Great going 1 way and not seeing same terrain twice.
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Boardingpass494693
May 26, 2023
Wonderful Bryce Trail - My husband wanted to take the horse tour even though we were in our senior years. It was really an awesome experience. Our guide Carter was very patient with us and watched us very carefully. He was so personable with such a pleasing personality. Tommy was also very helpful in getting us on and off the horses. Loved it!
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Kathyandbrad
Jun 22, 2022
Giddy Up - We wanted a true horseback experience and this did not disappoint. Tyre was our guide and made sure everyone was safe, comfortable (as comfortable as one can be on the back of a horse), and having fun. We highly recommend him. The trail provided amazing views and Tyre made sure everyone got all the photos that would be desired on this particular trip. Fair warning to other city folk, the 4 hour ride may test the limitations of what your rear end can handle. However, if a bit of discomfort doesn’t faze you, then giddy up.
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