Red Rock Canyon Trail Rides: 2-Hour Horseback from Las Vegas

Saddle up and ride the desert floor at Red Rock Canyon

You ride through Red Rock Canyon for two hours with professional wranglers who adjust the pace to your experience level. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all riding equipment and instruction. The 45-minute drive out is part of the experience, and you're back in Las Vegas by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback Riding in Red Rock Canyon

• Travel 45 minutes to Red Rock Stables
• Receive riding basics and safety training
• Mount horse and begin canyon ride
• Enjoy desert views and learn history
• Ride back down to valley floor

The experience

You're climbing into the saddle about 45 minutes after pickup from your Las Vegas hotel, the desert air already warming your face as the wranglers check your stirrups and go over the basics. Red Rock Canyon opens up in front of you: rust-colored cliffs rising sharp against the sky, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people come here. The professional wranglers know how to read their riders, whether you've been on a horse before or this is your first time, and they'll adjust the pace and the route so you're not fighting the animal or bored out of your mind. Two hours in the saddle means you get past the initial stiffness and actually feel the rhythm of the ride, the horse moving beneath you, the canyon walls getting closer as you descend back toward the valley floor.

The route itself is the whole point. You're not circling a corral or trotting along a paved trail. The wranglers talk about the area as you ride, pointing out the geology and the history without turning it into a lecture, and most people find that the ride becomes the high point of their Las Vegas trip, which says something when you consider what else is happening in the city. Beginners get the same professional instruction and the same two-hour experience as experienced riders. The difference is just in how the wranglers pace the group and which horse they match you with. All the equipment is included: saddle, bridle, helmet if you want one (required for anyone under 18), so you show up with boots and a willingness to spend the morning on horseback.

The 45-minute drive from your hotel to Red Rock Stables is part of the day, not a hassle you're paying extra to avoid. Pickup and drop-off are included, which means you don't need a rental car or a separate transfer to get there. Just give them your hotel information when you book, and the driver will meet you in the morning. Bring water, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and don't overthink the physical side. The wranglers have worked with seven-year-olds and people in their seventies, and they know how to keep everyone safe and moving forward.

What’s included

Your morning includes hotel pickup from select Las Vegas properties, a 45-minute drive to Red Rock Stables, professional instruction in riding basics and technique, a two-hour horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon with a professional wrangler guide, all necessary riding equipment, and hotel drop-off at the end of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday

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

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Cowboy Trail Rides

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a real desert ride without arranging transport or equipment yourself: the pickup and two-hour pace mean you're in the saddle long enough to settle in and actually enjoy the canyon, not just snap a photo and leave.

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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.

Do I need riding experience to book this tour?

No. The wranglers teach proper technique to everyone, whether you're a beginner or experienced. They adjust the pace and horse selection to match your skill level.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the two-hour horseback ride, all riding equipment, professional instruction, and a guide who explains the canyon's history along the way.

How long is the drive from Las Vegas to Red Rock Stables?

About 45 minutes from select Las Vegas hotels.

What should I wear?

Long pants, closed-toe boots or shoes, and layers if it's early morning. Helmets are available and required for riders under 18.

Is there a minimum or maximum age?

Minimum age is 7 years old. There is no maximum age, but the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Do I need to tell you my weight when I book?

Yes. Please include the body weight of each traveler at the time of booking so the wranglers can match you with the right horse.