East Zion Checkerboard Evening Shadow Horseback Ride

No sunset surpasses the spectacle from horseback, observing the sky transition to hues of orange and crimson over the Zion Cliffs. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime chance slip by! Ensure to dress warmly as the weather can be chilly during some seasons!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort - We have a strict weight limit of 220lbs.
    Saddle up on the back of one of our majestic horses and experience the Zion Ponderosa views on this incredible 1-hour trail ride that will take you off into the sunset. Whether it is your first night or your last, come soak in the views as you bid an amazing day farewell. Please…
What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Horses, saddles, reins
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • All riders must be under 220lbs
Location
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Twin Knolls Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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U5608pejohnnym
Nov 19, 2025
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort . . Trev is the best guide ! - Our recent trip to Zion was amazing ! The Sunset Canyon ride was breathtaking . . Trev is a funny guy and we really enjoyed his stories . The ride is well laid out and truly gives you an insight into how the beautiful the southwest is and a hint of how life would feel for the early pioneers riding off into the sunset in a old western movie . . We would definitely recommend and will be back !
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B1289shnatef
Oct 31, 2025
Best first time horseback riding! - Tree was an amazing guide! Horses are well trained and the trail was just perfect! Filled with stories and beautiful scenic views, will definitely do this again!
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Gomezsean43
Oct 30, 2025
Excellent - Trevor was an amazing guide and story teller. He was very friendly. The horses were great & easy to ride. Perfect way to end the day!!
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Jolyndad
Oct 18, 2025
Highly recommend - The guides, the trail, the horses, the scenery were all above and beyond what we expected. Well worth the price. Would highly recommend!
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Mikendebrah
Oct 12, 2025
Great ride - We had a wonderful ride in the cool evening. Trevor and Parker were a great comical team and made the ride interesting. They explained well how to control our rides and made any necessary adjustments to our saddles as we rode. The trail was nice along the hills and gave a great view of checkboard mountain.
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Dottielougreen
Oct 6, 2025
Great ride Awesome Guide - This was as a great ride. Our guide Parker was a kind gentleman. He shared great stories. Awesome ranch. Thank you for your service Parker.
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846edanw
Sep 11, 2025
Evening ride from Zion Ponderosa to Checkerboard - Parker took us on a stunning ride from Zion Ponderosa horses were great and he was very good. Edan and Kevin Wilson Queensland Australia
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L8568xlshawnp
Aug 18, 2025
Amazing Ride - Both guides were terrific and made the experience fun! Trevor was in front of me during the ride and was very professional, polite, and made us all feel at ease. I would do this again!
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Sammyprieto
Aug 9, 2025
STUNNING !! - I went on a ride with my sister. The drive to get there was absolutely beautiful. The check in area had really sweet and caring staff! My sister had big john and i had rooster. They have some well trained horses that are so beautiful. The 2 guides we had are the most amazing, caring, knowledgeable, and sweet guides we ever had. They talked about their experiences, what they do, and talked to us about horse facts. They would check up on us throughout the ride and make sure we felt comfortable at all time. This was the best and most beautiful experience. I recommend going here, they will take good care of you! We love big john & rooster :)
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Fearless717127
Jul 25, 2025
Guides were amazing, we had a great time! - Trev and Rissa were amazing guides! They made sure we were all safe and comfortable and then gave us great info about the area during the ride. They were super easy to talk to and laugh with and they made sure to keep checking in on the group and answered all of our questions. The ride was more adventurous than I was expecting but I never felt unsafe. It was beautiful! Highly recommend!
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From $105
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).