Horseback riding in Bryce Canyon: 3-hour red rock trails

Ride the red rocks where Butch Cassidy once hid

A guided horseback ride through Red Canyon near Bryce Canyon National Park, lasting approximately three hours and covering about six miles of red rock trails. The ride passes an old outlaw hideout and winds through Losee Canyon, where you see HooDoos up close and the same country Butch Cassidy traveled over 100 years ago. Rides depart daily at 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. and suit all skill levels from first-time riders to experienced horseback travelers. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate.

The experience

The ride covers roughly six miles through Losee Canyon in Red Canyon, a landscape of red rock formations and mountain shade. You'll pass an old outlaw hideout and see the dark red HooDoos up close: the distinctive rock spires that define this part of southern Utah. The terrain varies. Some trails are more rugged than others, so the operator pairs you with a horse suited to your experience level and the route's demands.

Departures run at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily, so you can fit the ride into either end of your day. A live guide in English leads the group and handles the route, leaving you to focus on the riding itself. The ride suits first-time riders through experts, though children must be at least 7 years old.

What’s included

• Guided horseback ride with a live English-speaking guide.
• horse matched to your skill level.
• access to trails through Losee Canyon and Red Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

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

Low 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 guide speaks English and leads the group, so you follow along at the pace set for the whole party rather than choosing your own route. Pick this ride if you want a structured introduction to the terrain with someone who knows the trails and the history, or if you prefer not to navigate on your own.

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Top questions

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.

How far is the ride and what's the terrain like?

The ride covers approximately six miles through Losee Canyon in Red Canyon, mixing shaded mountain trails with open red rock country. Some sections are more rugged than others, so the guide matches the pace and route difficulty to the group's skill level.

What time do the rides leave each day?

Rides depart at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily, so you can choose the departure that fits your schedule.

Can children ride, and is there an age requirement?

Children can participate, but they must be at least 7 years old for safety reasons.

What's the old outlaw hideout you pass on the trail?

The ride follows country traveled by Butch Cassidy over 100 years ago and passes an old outlaw hideout from that era, giving you a sense of the landscape's history.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No. The ride welcomes first-time riders through expert horseback travelers, and the guide pairs you with a horse and route suited to your skill level.