Easy · 1–1.5 hours
Riverside Walk to the Narrows
Zion's most beloved easy walk. Paved riverside path under hanging gardens. Wheelchair-friendly.
Guided Adventure
Horseback — Zion Canyon Trail Rides
NPS-authorized concessioner since 1959 — 1-hr Virgin River ride to Court of the Patriarchs, or 3-hr Sandbench climb.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 or 3 hours
- From the lodge
- ~45 min (Zion Lodge stables)
- Type
- Horseback
Canyon Trail Rides has been the NPS-authorized horseback concessioner inside Zion since 1959. They run two trips out of the stables next to Zion Lodge: a 1-hour Virgin River ride to the Court of the Patriarchs ($65 typical), and a 3-hour Sandbench Trail climb ($120 typical) that climbs ~500 feet to a Zion ridge with sustained canyon views.
The horses are trail-broken, slow, and patient — ideal for first-time riders. Minimum age 7 for the 1-hour, 10 for the 3-hour. Maximum rider weight 220 lbs. Both rides operate seasonally (March–October typically). Reservations recommended 1-3 days ahead.
This is a great pairing with a Zion Lodge breakfast or lunch — the stables are right next door, and the experience feels like the Old West version of seeing the canyon.
Before you go
- Booking 1-3 days ahead in peak season
- Bring a hat and sunscreen — the Sandbench climb has limited shade
- Closed-toe shoes required
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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.