The World’s 4 Best Bryce Canyon National Park Horseback Riding Tours

1.Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $105Our pick

Ride for about two hours through Red Canyon from Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant. Your wrangler pairs you with a suitable horse, teaches trail basics, and shares stories of Butch Cassidy and southern Utah. Guides such as Gayleen, Hap, and Austin have earned praise for their patience and care.

“My husband and I had 2 horses who were sweethearts Pepper and Bean. Both knew the trail so we could really trust them and enjoy the ride. Austin was a patient and knowledgeable guide. Strongly recommend this adventure,”

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2.Ruby’s Horseback Adventures Utah 1.5 Hour Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Best value

Ruby’s 1.5-hour guided ride follows a walking trail through Dixie National Forest to views of Bryce Canyon’s North Rim. Guides such as Bailey, Barry, and Lauren lead small to medium groups, match you with a calm horse or mule, and return to the Ruby’s meeting point. Expect forest riding, limited rim time, and no trotting or running.

“Bailey’s commentary regarding the history of the family operation & land was very interesting. The ride along the rim was amazing!”

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3.Ruby’s Horseback Adventures Utah Half Day Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Ride about six miles through Losee Canyon in Red Canyon, passing red hoodoos, pine-shaded trails, and an old outlaw hideout. Ruby’s guides match horses to riders from first-timers through experts. Morning and afternoon departures run daily, with guides such as Kevin, Paige, Cheryl, Jeff, and Skylar adding local stories along the way.

“Guides told stories and joked around making the ride enjoyable for both the adults and kids. Everyone from check in to guides had great personalities and made it so fun every one wants to go again soon!”

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4.Ruby’s Horseback Adventures Utah Thunder Mt. 4 Hour Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Ride from the bottom of Red Canyon to its rim on a four-hour Thunder Mountain trail ride. Guides such as Anita, Jake, Kevin, and Sylvana have led departures, with calm horses, dramatic switchbacks, and wide Bryce Canyon views. You need riding experience, moderate fitness, sunscreen, and water. The ride runs daily at 8:30 a.m. from May 1 through September 30.

“Very nice hiking horses super beautiful and very well trained we had a great time and our guide super niceAuto-translated”

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