Zion Horseback Tours By The Numbers

A family walking beside their horses back to the corral after a trail ride at golden hour
Horses standing in a corral near red mesas outside Zion National Park
A wrangler leading a child on horseback along a dirt trail near wooden cabins
A guide leading two riders on horseback along a sandy trail between tall red rock canyon walls.
Mid-March to Oct 31
Guided Season In The Park · weather permitting; Canyon Trail Rides is the NPS concessioner
$32 to $105
Price Range · per person, from-prices across the 7 listings
$60 and $125
In-Park Ride Prices · per person, 1-hour river ride and 3-hour Sand Bench ride
100F+
Summer Heat · 38C and over is regular in summer
$35
Vehicle Entrance Pass · private vehicle, valid 1 to 7 days
1.5x
June Crowds · June visitation against the park's average month; January is about 0.3x

Zion Horseback Tours By Ride Type

Canyon rides

All 2 Canyon rides on one page →

Sunset and sunrise rides

All 3 Sunset and sunrise rides on one page →

Scenic and family rides

All 2 Scenic and family rides on one page →

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  1. 1-Hour Ride To A Slot Canyon

    1-Hour Ride To A Slot Canyon

    1 hour · Free cancellation

    from $75 ★ 4.8 (506)

  2. Green Canyon Ride Near Kanab

    Green Canyon Ride Near Kanab

    1.5 hours · Free cancellation

    from $105 ★ 4.9 (122)

  3. Evening Ride At East Zion

    Evening Ride At East Zion

    1.5 hours · Free cancellation

    from $89 ★ 4.7 (46)

  4. Golden-Hour Ride Past The Bison

    Golden-Hour Ride Past The Bison

    1 hour · Free cancellation

    from $103 ★ 5.0 (3)

  5. Gentle Ride Around A Bison Preserve

    Gentle Ride Around A Bison Preserve

    1 hour · Free cancellation

    from $68 ★ 4.7 (3)

  6. Sunrise Ride, Beat The Heat

    Sunrise Ride, Beat The Heat

    1 hour · Free cancellation

    from $85 ★ 5.0 (1)

More Zion rides to compare
  1. 15-Minute Hand-Led Ride For Little Kids

    15-Minute Hand-Led Ride For Little Kids

    15 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $32

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TourKindLengthMeetsFromRatingBook
1-Hour Ride To A Slot CanyonEast Zion Adventures Canyon rides 1 hour East Zion Adventures horse corrals, Red Hollow, Orderville $75 ★ 4.8506 reviews Check availability
Green Canyon Ride Near KanabRoam Outdoor Adventure Co. Canyon rides 1.5 hours Cave Lakes Canyon Ranch, Kanab $105 ★ 4.9122 reviews Check availability
Evening Ride At East ZionEast Zion Adventures Sunset and sunrise rides 1.5 hours Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, East Zion $89 ★ 4.746 reviews Check availability
Golden-Hour Ride Past The BisonRove & Ramble Sunset and sunrise rides 1 hour Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel $103 ★ 5.03 reviews Check availability
Gentle Ride Around A Bison PreserveRove & Ramble Scenic and family rides 1 hour Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel $68 ★ 4.73 reviews Check availability
Sunrise Ride, Beat The HeatRove & Ramble Sunset and sunrise rides 1 hour Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel $85 ★ 5.01 review Check availability

Best Month For Zion Horseback Tours

Guided Rides In The Park
Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail
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January

Guided Rides In The Park: Closed Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Open

February

Guided Rides In The Park: Closed Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Open

March

Guided Rides In The Park: Begins mid-March, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

April

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

May

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

June

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

July

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

August

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

September

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs, weather permitting Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

October

Guided Rides In The Park: Runs through October 31 Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Closed

November

Guided Rides In The Park: Closed Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Open

December

Guided Rides In The Park: Closed Personal Stock On Sand Bench Trail: Open

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MonthGuided Rides In The ParkPersonal Stock On Sand Bench TrailWeatherCrowds And ParkingCanyon ShuttleRiding Note
JanuaryClosedOpen-Quietest month, about 0.3 times average visitationHoliday run ends January 2No guided ride runs in the park; personal stock is allowed on designated trails
FebruaryClosedOpen---No guided ride runs in the park; personal stock is allowed on designated trails
MarchBegins mid-March, weather permittingClosedWildflowers bloom as daylight and warmer weather return-Daily serviceGuided in-park rides start mid-March, so early March is outside rides only
AprilRuns, weather permittingClosedWildflowers bloom as daylight and warmer weather return-Daily serviceIn-park guided rides and the outside ranch rides both run
MayRuns, weather permittingClosedWildflowers bloom as daylight and warmer weather return-Daily serviceIn-park guided rides and the outside ranch rides both run
JuneRuns, weather permittingClosedSummer heat, regularly over 100F (38C)Busiest month, about 1.5 times average visitation; parking often full by 9 amDaily serviceIn-park and outside rides run; book the earliest slots in the heat
JulyRuns, weather permittingClosedRegularly over 100F (38C); monsoon season brings flash flood riskSummer is the busiest season, about half a million visitors a month; parking often full by 9 amDaily serviceIn-park and outside rides run; book the earliest slots in the heat
AugustRuns, weather permittingClosedRegularly over 100F (38C); monsoon season brings flash flood riskSummer is the busiest season, about half a million visitors a month; parking often full by 9 amDaily serviceIn-park and outside rides run; book the earliest slots in the heat
SeptemberRuns, weather permittingClosedMonsoon season brings flash flood risk-Daily serviceIn-park guided rides and the outside ranch rides both run
OctoberRuns through October 31ClosedFall colors reach Zion Canyon by the end of October-Daily serviceIn-park guided rides and the outside ranch rides both run
NovemberClosedOpenFall colors reach Zion Canyon in early November-Daily service until November 28No guided ride runs in the park; personal stock is allowed on designated trails
DecemberClosedOpen--No service November 29 to December 25; runs December 26 onNo guided ride runs in the park; personal stock is allowed on designated trails
Storm clouds catching pink light above a wide desert valley near Zion
Winter
Red rock canyon walls above a sandy trail under a wide desert sky in morning light
Spring
Rider on horseback silhouetted against wide canyon walls at sunset
Summer
Golden late afternoon light on layered rock formations above an open sage plain
Autumn

Inside The Park Or Outside: Where Zion Horseback Tours Ride

In The Park (Canyon Trail Rides)East Zion And Mt Carmel (Outside)Kanab (Outside)
Where it startsEmerald Pool trailhead parking lot, across from Zion Lodge; arrive 30 minutes earlyEast Zion Adventures corrals in Orderville; Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt CarmelCave Lakes Canyon Ranch, Kanab
Ride lengths1 hour and 3 hours15 minutes to 1.5 hours1.5 hours
Price per person$60 and $125 (operator page)From $32 to $103From $105
Guest ratings on this siteNot listed here4.8 (506 reviews) and 4.7 (46 reviews) on the rated East Zion rides4.9 (122 reviews)
BookingNot listed here; book with the operator, or call 435-772-3810 within 7 days of the rideCompare and book from the listings on this siteCompare and book from the listing on this site

Where Zion Horseback Tours Start

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East Zion

Kanab

  1. Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt CarmelEast Zion
  2. East Zion Adventures horse corrals, Red Hollow, OrdervilleEast Zion · 15 km from Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel in a straight line
  3. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, East ZionEast Zion · 7.2 km from Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel in a straight line
  4. Cave Lakes Canyon Ranch, KanabKanab · 24 km from Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel in a straight line
  5. KanabKanab · 33 km from Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel in a straight line
  6. Zion Canyon Visitor Center, SpringdaleZion Canyon · 17 km from Zion Mountain Ranch, Mt Carmel in a straight line

What Riders Say After The Ride

“What a perfect way to see the canyon. Rachel our guide matched us to horses based on skill & comfort level.”
Tracy-Leigh, operator-listing review of 1-Hour Ride To A Slot Canyon
“The horses were super well trained! We had an excellent time and our guides were super good about making sure everyone felt good on their horse throughout the ride.”
Olivia, operator-listing review of Evening Ride At East Zion
“We really enjoyed this activity, as two novices it was perfectly paced, fun and we felt very comfortable with our knowledgeable guide! We loved the horses and their personalities!”
Sarah, operator-listing review of Green Canyon Ride Near Kanab
“The horseback ride was fantastic! We were the only ones, so there were just the three of us, together with the guide.”
Kim Marie, operator-listing review of Gentle Ride Around A Bison Preserve

Where To Stay Near The Trailheads

A parking area near a park lodge with a shuttle bus pulling up beside cottonwood trees
mid-range

Cable Mountain Lodge

Springdale, at the south entrance to Zion National Park

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Three tall red sandstone towers rising above green trees along a river bend
mid-range

Desert Pearl Inn

Springdale, near Zion Canyon

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Riders on horseback crossing a shallow river between cottonwood trees and canyon walls
in-park

Zion Lodge - Inside the Park

Zion Canyon, inside Zion National Park

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Zion Horseback Tours FAQ

Horseback riders crossing open sage rangeland toward wide stratified cliffs at dusk
Who runs the rides?

Three outfitters run the seven rides compared here. East Zion Adventures operates out of Orderville, with the White Mountain tour and the Checkerboard evening ride.

Which ride rates highest?

The Kanab Cave Lakes Canyon ride holds the top rating, 4.9 across 122 reviews. East Zion Adventures carries 4.8 on the White Mountain tour from 506 reviews, the most-reviewed ride here, and 4.7 on the Checkerboard evening ride from 46.

Can you book every ride?

Yes, all seven are live listings. No operator buys placement on this page, and nothing here pads the count.

What does a ride cost?

Published from-prices run $32 per person for the Little Wrangler kids ride up to $105 for the Cave Lakes Canyon tour, and all seven rides publish a from-price. What you finally pay depends on your date and any add-ons, and the live booking page spells out the full amount before you confirm.

How long do rides last?

One hour is the standard here: five of the seven rides run that length. Two go longer at an hour and a half, the Checkerboard evening ride and the Kanab canyon route, while the Little Wrangler kids ride is a short 15 minutes in the saddle.

Where do rides start?

East Zion Adventures runs its two rides out of Orderville, on the park's east side, while Roam Outdoor Adventure Co. starts the Cave Lakes ride from Kanab.

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