About Canyon Trail Rides
Canyon Trail Rides is the long-established horseback riding concession operating inside Zion National Park, with its Zion trips departing from Zion Lodge on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. The company has run guided horse and mule rides in the national parks of southern Utah for generations, giving visitors a classic Western way to experience the canyon floor.
Their Zion rides follow the Virgin River and the sandy trails beneath the park's towering sandstone walls, with options ranging from a short one-hour ride along the riverbank to a half-day trip up the Sand Bench Trail with sweeping views of the canyon's great peaks. Gentle, well-trained horses and mules make the rides accessible to novices, and experienced wranglers lead every group while sharing stories and history of the canyon along the way.
As an authorised in-park operator, Canyon Trail Rides offers something no outside outfitter can: guided horseback travel on the canyon floor itself. For families and visitors wanting a relaxed, iconic Zion experience that trades hiking boots for a saddle, these rides remain a timeless park tradition.
