Zion National Park Horseback Ride: Scenic Views

Experience the beauty of Zion National Park on a unique horseback riding adventure. Ride through desert forests, enjoy sweeping views, and learn about the area’s wildlife and history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort - There is a strict weight limit of 220lbs.

See incredible views of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, and the Grand Canyon National Park while riding to the top of Pine Knoll on horseback. With an excellent instructor, this tour is excellent for both the beginner and he experienced rider.

In fall and winter months, be prepared for cold weather! Make sure you bring hats, gloves, coats, etc. to keep you warm while you enjoy the tour.

What's Included
  • Animals and equipment included
Additional Information

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to explore Zion National Park from an uncommon angle. This equestrian activity is suitable for both novice and seasoned riders and goes beyond a regular trail ride.

Start off by getting to know the horses with a brief orientation. Get acquainted with their distinctive traits as you gear up to spend the forthcoming two hours together. Your tour guide will instruct you on the safe ways to manage your horse.

Commence your journey along a path that ascends up the side of Pine Knoll. As you weave through the desert woods, prepare for a sharp rise in elevation. The trail will eventually take you out of the forest, presenting you with grand panoramic views of Southern Utah and Zion National Park.

Once you reach the top, take a break to click some photos that will serve as a memento of this unforgettable journey. Afterward, descend the mountain while gaining knowledge about local geography and fauna and listening to captivating tales of western lore.

  • All riders must be under 220lbs
Location
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Twin Knolls Road
Meet at the desk in our recreation barn on Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort property
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom00373512512
Sep 24, 2024
Awesome - It was an incredible experience for me as a first time horseback rider. The guide was super professional and had some interesting insides and storys to share. The views are amazing! 100% recommend.
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Laurenln8881go
Sep 12, 2024
Horse back riding - Had a great experience with our guide Parker horse back riding! He was very kind and informative regarding the horses and Utah. He took the time to share additional stories of the area and make our experience very enjoyable! Definitely recommend others to do it!
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Tdunn924
Sep 11, 2024
Be a cowboy! - East Zion Adventures trail rides are a fabulous way to enjoy nature while feeling like a cowboy! The ranch is beautiful both in its buildings and in its vast natural landscape. Our wrangler, Justin, was very knowledgeable, helpful and he made sure that everyone was always safe while riding. Most of the people in our group had little riding experience and we all had a very positive experience. I would absolutely book this tour again when in the area.
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Venture61523878759
Sep 10, 2024
Awesome Riding Experience - Amazing views and our guide, Parker, was super friendly and fun! We learned a lot about the area and had a great time. The horses were very well mannered
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Ryanoz182ww
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent Horseback Riding - Very good horseback tour through forest and mountainside. Guide Carly did a very good job and knew what she was doing. Horses were very well trained. Slow tour, no trotting or galloping. It's more about navigating the terrain and the views. Very good overall.
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Experience649201
Jun 19, 2024
Awesome Experience - What an awesome adventure! My wife and I took the early morning (8:00 am) two-hour tour. The two tour guides (Jacob and Jolie) assigned to us did such an incredible job in making us feel comfortable even though this was our very first experience with horses. If you have never been on a horse before, this is the way to do it. I do not know how they could have made our experience any better. The views along their trail were breathtaking as well. This truly was an incredible and remarkable experience.
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X7487jmjosephm
Jun 15, 2024
Was a great trail and the guides were great. - Was a great ride on a challenging trail with great guides. Would do it again with these folks. Ride was at Noon on June 15, 2024.
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Bubblylion
Jun 5, 2024
awesome - the views were amazing! Jolie and Rissa were great leads! perfect for first timers. Rissa had facts about the land and the history which was really cool!
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433gaylam
Sep 6, 2024
Fun times - Views were great and horses were not the standard nags u get on these trips. Our guide Parker was great one in our group fell off the horse and he took great care of her.
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Wander61250182469
Aug 3, 2024
Enjoyable 2 hours in the saddle - Extremely nice guid horses were well behaved it is a trail that wonders through junipers ponderosa scrub oak and sage with views in the distance of Zion and several other land features
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