Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument Trail Ride


Willis Creek - Sheep Creek Ride

SPECIAL REQUEST ONLY.
Contact Activities Desk. 435-834-8032

Cost: $150 per person
Length: 5 to 6 hour ride

Rides from March through November – weather permitting. (For the months of March, April, October & November the rides will be closed Sundays)

This ride goes through Sheep Creek in the Paria River drainage area to the narrows of Willis Creek, where ancient Indian petroglyphs can be seen along the canyon walls. Sections of the Willis Creek narrows are barely wide enough for a horse to pass through! From Willis Creek, we’ll travel through Averett Canyon named for Elijah Averett, a young Mormon soldier who was killed by Indians in 1866. We’ll pass his grave and monument. Children must be at least  10 years old.

  • Children must be at least 10 years old
  • All riders 17 and under must wear provided helmet.
  • Beginner to experienced riders
  • Departs Ruby’s Inn at 8:30 a.m.

Ride Available With Your Own Horse

Horse Motel Available at Ruby’s Inn. Ruby’s Inn is a Permit Holder to the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

For reservations and pricing call or e-mail us at horserides@rubysinn.com


Call For Details

  • Some rides may have weight restrictions
  • Bring water, camera, and (jacket in spring & fall)
  • We happily accept last minute reservations, depending on availability
  • Closed Sunday

  • Winter Rides are by reservation only, 48 hours in advance
  • Group pricing is available and always welcome
  • Ruby's Inn reserves the right to change, alter or cancel any tours

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