Bryce Canyon Horseback Riding

Across Bryce Canyon Country, riders will find trails that wind through national parks, forests, and monuments, offering everything from short scenic rides to full-day backcountry adventures. Whether you're exploring canyon trails beneath towering hoodoos or riding across alpine plateaus with sweeping desert views, horseback riding provides an unforgettable way to experience the Wild West.

Outfitters near Bryce Canyon offer guided horseback rides and equestrian trail information, making it easy for visitors of all experience levels to enjoy the ride.

Guided Horseback Riding Near Bryce Canyon

Visitors looking for guided rides will find several outfitters throughout Bryce Canyon Country.

Ruby’s Inn, located at the gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park, offers a variety of half and full-day guided horseback rides. From Panguitch Lake to Escalante to Boulder Mountain, riders can join up with outfitters for true Wild West horseback riding adventures.

Popular Horseback Riding Trails in Bryce Canyon Country

The Bryce Canyon region offers a wide variety of equestrian trails ranging from short scenic rides to longer backcountry routes. Many of these trails provide incredible views of southern Utah’s red rock landscapes.

Thunder Mountain Trail

Thunder Mountain is one of the most popular trails in Bryce Canyon country, the 8-mile Thunder Mountain trail follows a dry wash before climbing a series of switchbacks leading to a ridge overlooking Red Canyon and the Sevier River Valley. The trail ends at the Coyote Hollow Trailhead, a shorter 2-mile riding trail.

Cassidy, Rich, and Ledge Point Trails

These trails loop together for a total of eight to ten miles of scenic riding trails. These moderately difficult equestrian trails climb to Ledge Point for views of Red Canyon, the Sevier River, Brian Head, and the Markagunt Plateau. There’s an incredible view of Losee Canyon from Brayton Point, where hitching posts are available.

Losee Canyon Trail

The 3-mile Losee Canyon trail winds through the canyon floor amongst red rock hoodoos and sandstone cliffs, leading into Red Canyon. Explore this outlaw territory, once a hideout for Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch, located just 12 miles west of Bryce Canyon.

Fremont Trail

The Fremont Trail is one of the most spectacular horseback trails in Bryce Canyon Country. This high-elevation, 50-mile trail winds through forests and plateaus, with an elevation range of 7,880 feet to 9,030 feet and incredible red rock canyon vistas. The Fremont Trail begins at Tropic Reservoir and heads north across Highway 12 to the Paiute Trail.

Golden Wall, Castle Bridge, and Buckhorn Trails

Combined into a 3.1-mile loop, these trails wind through yellow-gold limestone walls. The horseback trail climbs up from the Golden Wall through a series of switchbacks, climbs, and descents, to the Buckhorn Trail.

Paunsaugunt Trail

The Paunsaugunt Trail offers up to 75 miles of riding trails, with views of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, the Pink Cliffs of the Grand Staircase, and the Kaibab Plateau. This trail also begins at Tropic Reservoir, with the main loop heading south and intersecting the Great Western Trail. This high-elevation trail peaks at 9,200 feet.

Horseback Riding in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Other popular horseback excursions include riding in Bryce Canyon National Park amongst the incredible red rock hoodoos and ancient bristlecone forests. Riders are permitted to bring their own horses or mules but there are guidelines that must be followed. 

Read more about bringing your own horse or mule here.

Plan Your Bryce Canyon Horseback Riding Adventure

Horseback riding offers a memorable way to experience Bryce Canyon Country’s dramatic landscapes, combining outdoor adventure with the region’s rich western heritage.

Whether you choose a guided ride near Bryce Canyon National Park or explore longer backcountry trails across southern Utah’s high plateaus, horseback riding provides a unique perspective on this incredible landscape.

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