Horseback Riding at Bryce Canyon: 1.5-Hour Trail Ride

Follow outlaw paths and spot ancient Native American remnants on horseback

A 1.5-hour guided horseback ride through Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon in southern Utah, open to all ages and skill levels from beginner to expert. Rides follow walking trails only (no trotting or running), and pass through forest, canyon rim, and the terrain where Butch Cassidy once hid. Minimum age is 7. Weight limit is 220 lbs.

The experience

The ride lasts 90 minutes and moves at a walking pace the whole way, so you stay in control of your horse and can take in the landscape without rushing. You'll travel through forest to the rim of Bryce Canyon, or on longer routes into Red Canyon where the outlaw Butch Cassidy used to ride and hideout. The trails wind past remnants of ancient Native American sites, and the scenery shifts between dense trees and open canyon views. A live guide in English leads the group and handles the route.

Rides are available for all ages and skill levels, from people who have never been on a horse to experienced riders. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. The operator offers a few different ride options around the area. A shorter route that reaches the rim of Bryce Canyon, and longer tours that venture into Red Canyon. All rides are walking rides, which means the pace stays steady and manageable.

What’s included

• Guided horseback ride on walking trails.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to forest and canyon rim scenery in Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Mar 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Youth (under 1)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ruby's Inn Adventures Utah

Is this one for you?The 1.5-hour duration fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore other parts of Bryce Canyon or the surrounding area before or after the ride.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 1).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the short ride and the longer tours?

The short ride takes you through the forest to the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park. The longer tours go into Red Canyon, where Butch Cassidy used to ride and hideout, and cover more ground in the same walking pace.

Do I need horseback riding experience to book this?

No. Rides are available for all skill levels from beginner to expert, and the guide leads the group at a walking pace the whole way, so you stay in control.

Are there any weight or fitness limits?

The weight limit is 220 lbs. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What will I see on the trails?

You'll ride through forest and along the rim of Bryce Canyon, passing remnants of ancient Native American sites. On the longer Red Canyon routes, you'll travel the terrain where Butch Cassidy once hid and rode.