Horseback Riding Bryce

Boasting many recreation options, including horseback riding, Bryce Canyon’s Ruby’s Inn makes an ideal vacation headquarters

If you are searching for a scenic place for horseback riding, Bryce Canyon should top the list. Ruby’s Inn, located only minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park’s entrance, provides a variety of guided horseback rides. Its offerings include the popular Thunder Mountain Ride, a half-day ride, a 1.5-hour ride and a full-day ride. The full-day ride takes approximately six hours and explores Casto Canyon, Losee Canyon and practically the entire length of Red Canyon. The ride passes through country outlaws like Butch Cassidy roamed more than a century ago. Experience guides tell cowboy stories and fascinating tidbits about the area’s history and geology.

You should not stay at Ruby’s Inn only because of its horseback riding. Bryce Canyon is only minutes away, making its location incredibly convenient. It also provides clean, spacious rooms and amenities such as an indoor pool and hot tub. The hotel complex features two restaurants, a large general store, and a full-service car care center. Across the street, you will find the Old Bryce Shops, which sell an eclectic mix of souvenirs, from Native American crafts to mugs to T-shirts.

In addition to dining, shopping and horseback riding, Bryce Canyon area ATV tours and scenic flights originate at Ruby’s Inn. In the summer, Ruby’s Inn guests also enjoy the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo, held Wednesday through Saturday nights. All of these recreation and entertainment options, plus the opportunity to traverse Bryce Canyon’s trails and scenic drive make a Bryce Canyon Ruby’s Inn vacation an exciting, memorable one.