Moderate · 1.5–2.5 hours
Bryce Canyon — Queen's Garden / Navajo Loop
The single best loop in Bryce — through Wall Street's switchbacks, past Thor's Hammer, into the Silent City of hoodoos.
Guided Adventure
Horseback — Bryce Peek-a-boo Loop
Descend into the hoodoos on horseback — the only motor-free way besides hiking.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 or 3 hours
- From the lodge
- ~1 hr 45 min
- Type
- Horseback
The Bryce Peek-a-boo Loop on horseback is one of the most distinctive experiences in the National Park system. Two- and three-hour rides depart from the Bryce Canyon Lodge stables, descend into the amphitheater on the dedicated horse trail, and follow the Peek-a-boo Loop through forests of pink-and-cream hoodoos that rise above and below the trail.
The view from horseback is unique — you're at hoodoo eye-level for most of the ride, with the sound of horse footfalls on dirt as the only ambient noise. The horses are bred for the climbs and very experienced; even nervous first-time riders relax within ten minutes.
**Booking:** 1-2 weeks ahead in summer. Operates April through October. Same operator as Zion (Canyon Trail Rides) — high consistency between locations.
Before you go
- Altitude — Bryce is at 8,000+ ft; affects rider stamina
- Sun is intense at altitude — sunscreen and hats essential
- Book 1-2 weeks ahead in peak summer
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Ready for your horseback day?
Book your cabin and discover the area at your own pace. The trails start at the door.