Kanab Horseback Ride: Scenic Aztec Trail Adventure
4.8
55 Ratings
Kanab
Embark on a scenic horseback ride along Kanab's historic Johnson Canyon. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kanab countryside and the surrounding mountain ranges. Perfect for beginners and intermediates!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 78 E Center St - Please note, there is a weight limit of 220lbs per rider for this activity.

For this ride, we will meet in Kanab for introductions, then get on our way to the stables! The drive to the stables is about 20 minutes through beautiful and historic Johnson Canyon, where you will see many idyllic country homes and fields with grazing animals and sandstone cliffs. At the corral, we will saddle up and conduct a brief riding lesson, before departing into the beautiful backcountry of Southern Utah on horseback. As you wind through the hills, brush, and trees, your experienced wrangler will share information about the local demographic and geographic history. You will get to ride along the sandstone cliffs as you take in the beautiful views of the mountains and canyons surrounding Kanab. As the ride comes to an end, we will make the drive back to the meeting point before parting ways.

In fall and winter months, be prepared for cold weather! Make sure you bring hats, gloves, coats, etc. to keep you warm while you enjoy the tour. Please note that the 2 hour timing includes drive time to and from the stables. You will spend about 1.5 hours on the horse.

What's Included
  • Animals and equipment included
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting horseback riding journey as you traverse the hillside within Kanab’s stunning and historic Johnson Canyon. This excursion is fantastic for novice and intermediate riders, providing outstanding vistas of the Kanab rural landscape, the Kaibab Mountain Range, and the encompassing mountain ranges and canyons, including fleeting views of the Grand Staircase. Some participants might even spot some ceramic artifacts and gain insights about other captivating historical aspects.

This tour is idyllic during autumn and winter, given that the climate in this region is considerably warmer than higher up in the national park.

Come along for an exceptional horseback riding adventure!

  • All riders must be under 220lbs
Location
78 E Center St
East Center Street
Please check in at the East Zion Adventures desk inside Station Eighty-Nine.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marshah988
May 20, 2024
Fun multigenerational trail ride in Johnson Canyon. - We had a great ride with Blake as our guide. There were six family members spanning three generations. None of us were experienced riders. Blake provided good instructions as we were assigned to our horses and throughout the ride. It was a beautiful ride with good views of the rock formations and great stories about the history of the area.
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59tarynt
May 16, 2024
The best place! - THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The manager, Hahn, was wonderful! He was so helpful and accommodating to us. The entire staff here is great. You need to go!!
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Sharonvl3713av
May 10, 2024
Amazing experience. - What an amazing experience,Blake our tour guide was brilliant pointing out various facts to us,the group was small which made the experience better,all the horses were beautifully well behaved,would love to have time to do it again.
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Anne-katrin
May 9, 2024
Beautiful ride in a great landscape - Super nice tour guide - gave us lots of information about the country, people, wild animals and vegetation. The horses were super well behaved and sure-footed. I have never felt so safe and relaxed on a strange horse.
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Kirstin
May 9, 2024
Highly Recommended - The views, horses and nature was absolut amazing. Trev was a great Guide, who told us a lot about the nature and had always an Open ear - Thanks for the stunning Trip . Hope to see you soon. :-)
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Curiosity59402465273
May 9, 2024
Wonderful trip! - Excellent ride with Trev. He shared great facts along the ride and was very helpful. Highly recommend this tour. Horses were great as well!
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Hpokkiaz
Apr 19, 2024
Awesome horseback ride - Parker was awesome with his storytelling and assistance, the views were amazing, it’s a unique experience that must be done if you’re busting the area
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Explorer754029
Apr 18, 2024
Trail ride at Zion Ponderosa Ranch - Being a horse owner, commercial rides usually disappoint Not this one!!My wrangler, Parker, was excellent in his knowledge of horses, local history, the terrain and plant life. My horse was fit and well cared for. Two hours in the saddle with magnificent views, god horses, and the pleasure of Parkers company flew by. Highly recommend!
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Amandagd8901wk
Apr 3, 2024
Cols but fun horseback ride! - Margaret was so amazing! She was able to teach our whole family and was so sweet and funny. We loved our experience. We are on a 9 month trip around the US to see all the states and national parks, and this is one of the top 3 experiences we've had on our journey so far.
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Abbeyr518
Apr 1, 2024
Great ride with wonderful views and our guide was great! - Our ride was great! Our guide was Trev, and he was incredible!! We had so much fun! The views were incredible and it was a wonderful experience!
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