Horseback riding in Park City: Wasatch Mountains guided ride

Aspen groves, open meadows, and mountain viewpoints on horseback through Wasatch State Park

A guided horseback ride in the Wasatch Mountains near Park City pairs you with a horse suited to your experience level and takes you through scenic trails for 1.5 hours. You'll pass aspen groves, open meadows, and forest sections while your guide shares local knowledge and watches for wildlife. Riding equipment and a safety briefing are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided horseback ride in Wasatch Mountains

• Meet guide near Park City
• Get matched with suitable horse
• Receive safety briefing
• Begin Crow’s Nest Ride
• Ride through aspen groves and meadows
• Enjoy mountain viewpoints and local insights

The experience

You meet your guide at the trailhead near Park City, where you're matched with a horse based on your riding experience and size. A short safety briefing covers the basics of the equipment and what to expect on the trail. From there, you follow the Crow's Nest Ride through Wasatch State Park at a leisurely pace, letting the horse set a comfortable rhythm through terrain that shifts between shaded aspen groves, open meadows, and forest sections. Your guide navigates the route and points out local details (wildlife sightings, seasonal changes, the shape of the landscape), while you focus on the ride itself.

The 1.5-hour option gives you time to move deeper into the mountains and take in multiple viewpoints without rushing. If you prefer a shorter outing, the one-hour version covers the same terrain at a quicker clip. Either way, the guide stays with you the whole time, adjusting pace to the group and making sure everyone stays comfortable. Helmet use is required, and all riding gear is provided.

What’s included

• Guided horseback ride through Wasatch State Park.
• experienced trail guide in English.
• horse matched to your riding level and weight.
• helmet and all riding equipment.
• safety briefing before departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

1hGuide in English · 11:30 and 16:00Lasts 1 hour

1.5hGuide in English · 09:00 and 13:30Lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 15

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Sunday Stories

Is this one for you?Pick the 1.5-hour Crow's Nest Ride if you want time to absorb the landscape and wildlife sightings. The shorter version moves through the same terrain faster.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

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 Crow's Nest Ride like compared to other trails near Park City?

The Crow's Nest Ride is the extended option through Wasatch State Park, designed to let you explore deeper into the mountain landscape with multiple scenic stops and viewpoints. It takes 1.5 hours and moves at a relaxed pace, so you're not rushed between the aspen groves, meadows, and forest sections.

Do I need riding experience to book this horseback ride?

No prior experience is required. Your guide matches you with a horse suited to your skill level, and everyone gets a safety briefing before the ride starts. The pace is leisurely, and the guide stays with you throughout.

What should I know about the horses and the weight limit?

Horses are matched to your riding level and size. There's a weight limit of 230 lbs per rider. The guide uses this information during the initial matching to make sure you and your horse are a good fit for the trail.

Can I choose between the 1.5-hour and one-hour ride?

Yes, you pick your preferred length at checkout. The 1.5-hour Crow's Nest Ride covers more ground and includes deeper exploration of the mountains. The one-hour option follows the same scenic trails at a faster pace.

What's included in the ride, and what do I need to bring?

The ride includes your matched horse, helmet, all riding equipment, a safety briefing, and a guide who shares local insights throughout. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. The guide will advise on other gear when you book.