**Outstanding first horseback ride with a true cowboy guide.** Last night our family had an…read moreoutstanding experience at Zion Mountain Trail Rides. Our guide Kyle was the true cowboy professional. For most of us it was our first time on a horse. As someone just stepping into my senior years, I was a little nervous jumping on a horse for the first time. Kyle showed us the basics, made sure we were all connected to our horses, and away we went. The trail was very fun. We rode up steep mountain trails with beautiful vistas, and it was an extremely fun ride. By the time we were done, we were full of respect for real cowboys and looking forward to the next time. Thank you, Kyle!

My boyfriend and I went for a one hour ride and our guide was Kyle! We had the best time and Kyle…read morewas a perfect guide! In addition to that, the rest of the staff was kind, the horses were happy and healthy, and we saw a ton of bison and blue birds! Will definitely be doing business with Zion Mountain Trail Rides again!

What an amazing time we had riding our mules today with Wyatt! He took great care of us, telling us…read morestories and pointing out all of the names of everything we were seeing! Highly recommend the 3 hour trail adventure in Zion!!

Rode with Wyatt, he led on a horse, but my friend and I were on mules, thank God, would not have…read morehad it any other way. Wyatt told some great stories, pointed out highlights and kept us engaged the entire time.

Such an amazing experience! I've been back three times and plan on returning many more :) Joshua is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about his horses and the terrain. This is unlike any other trail ride I've been on and I have yet to find another ranch that offers the same or even similar experience

Absolutely worth every penny, every minute of our time spent on the ranch, and all the seconds over…read morethe phone with Jackson! There is a reason to everything that they tell you, and the process you go through to get to the most rewarding experience with these beautiful horses. If you lack patience, discipline, and are only looking for instant gratification, this experience is not for you. If you're not going to listen, and are not open - this experience is not for you. From the start, Jackson sets the pace for the process. Do NOT come here expecting your hand to be held. You need to hold your own and it's for good cause. This was the most beautiful experience that my family and I could ever have together with such amazing animals. You will be wrecked, because no other place does it like they do at Jacob's Ranch. What Josh, Michelle, and Annika do is so special. Jackson isn't lying when he says it's not a nose to tail experience. Be ready to get down and dirty, to work, and be a leader. We will never forget this experience and I don't recommend it for everyone but I do recommend it to those who are open and willing to learn and reap the rewards. My family and I never worked with horses, never been up this close to horses, and most especially never rode horses like this before. At the end of the day, we could proudly say that we did it! We rode them up and down hills, through narrow trails, trotted through open dessert, while the sun was high in the sky till it was beginning to set for the night. We were on this journey with a couple from SC, who have been on horse rides all over the world and they said they've never been to a place like Jacob's Ranch. Needless to say, at the end of the day- we were all so proud of ourselves and amazed at the adventure we had together!

We had an amazing experience with Red desert adventure!! My wife and I went canyoneering for the…read morefirst time on May 26, 2026 guided by Jack Towt. He was extremely knowledgeable, experienced in all aspects of canyoneering. He was patient and really was able to instruct us on using the ropes and how to maneuver over obstacles safely. We learned a lot and my wife felt very comfortable with his skill and knowledge. We would highly recommend Red Desert and JACK as your personal canyoneering guide. We loved it!

You are missing out if you don't do a canyoneering adventure with in Zion. Technically, there is no…read morecanyoneering within Zion but you'll be in the vicinity of the national park. We wanted to do something memorable during our trip to Zion and decided to go with Red Desert after our research online. Booking was easy, we were able to get same day reservation on the July 4th weekend. Our guide, Eric was amazing. He was calm, patient and pushed us just the right amount outside our comfort level for us to come back with great memories from the trip. Our kids, ages 9 and 11 did great. For one of the sheer drops, he did a tandem for our younger one. This was a private tour, the equipment felt clean and we felt safe and informed throughout our adventure. Can't recommend enough!

My son and I went out for a beautiful ride today with Dixie Trail Rides. I have not ridden a horse…read morein over 30 years, but Brittani was so helpful and made the experience easy and fun. The horses were so gentle. I highly recommend them.

I took my wife and daughters last minute trip lexi was very helpful and friendly horses were well…read morebehaved we all had a great time Gregory K and family

We decided to stop by and let my daughter try horseback riding. There's a ton of horses, they look…read morewell cared for. The staff was friendly and helpful. They do take cash, Venmo or Zelle. We had a great ride, would recommend! There's not a ton of information online. I did see that the kids need to be at least seven years old to ride alone or they can ride with a guide.

Matt was a great guide. Fun personality, very knowledgeable…read more Sites were incredible. Could not have gotten this experience anywhere else.

Spur of the moment 2hr guided tour in atv. We followed guide over the dunes, he gave great…read moreinstructions up front, since neither of us had driven one before and especially on sand. Took a short walk into the slot canyon too and slid down the sand dunes. The experience was a ten, would do it again. Guide was perfect, polite and made the experience memorable.

Tonya is a true cowgirl who loves what she does and it shows thru her desire to make this trail…read moreride one to remember. The scenery is spectacular and you are not just riding down some path nose to tail which makes it feel more like a true cowboy western adventure. We would recommend this to all levels of riders as Tonya makes everyone feel safe on this adventure. Tonya loves her horses and they are very well taken care of in our opinion. Don't look anywhere else, this one is top notch!

Stephanie was a wonderful guide. She is very personable and kept the conversation going. Our…read morehorses, Clementine and Juno, were wonderful. It's always fun learning about each horse's personality. We come to Cedar City a couple times each year and plan to make Rising K a regular stop.

It's our family's tradition to ride at Rising K ranch when passing through. They do such a good…read morejob! I rode again today with 2 of my kids. They are kind, the prices are reasonable and the location is beautiful. Clay helped us and was so great! I definitely recommend this place!

We booked two tours with East Zion Adventures during our June visit to Zion National Park, and both…read moreexceeded our expectations. I'd highly recommend both experiences. Sunset, S'mores, and Stargazing Jeep Tour- If you only have time for one tour, do this one. You'll hop in a jeep (holds 8 people) and head off-road through Zion Ponderosa Resort to several scenic points. Watch the sunset paint the Zion skyline in golden light, incredible photo ops. Then you're taken to an observatory deck at 7,000 feet where you'll enjoy s'mores, a telescope, and one of the most beautiful night skies imaginable. We saw the Milky Way, constellations, and shooting stars. Perfect for all ages and absolutely unforgettable. The Crimson Canyon tour is a fantastic way to experience one Southern Utah's slot canyon. After a short UTV ride, you'll hike through stunning canyon terrain with several points where you climb rocks and shimmy between narrow passages, it sounds intimidating, but it's actually quite manageable. The hikes are pretty easy for anyone with a reasonable fitness level, and the payoff is incredible views of towering canyon walls and stunning formations.

I reviewed these folks under Zion ponderosa ranch resort (where they are based out of) but this is…read morethe actual company you book with to get a shuttle ride to and from obs point/east Mesa trailhead. They are in the rec building on the Zion ponderosa property, and have lots of gear and gifts for sale inside the area where you check in to get your shuttle ticket. Note there are only two bathrooms and most folks wanted to use them before we left for our ride to the trail head so you may have to wait a bit to use it! The ranch folks also seem to have breakfast in an adjacent room so there were people coming to and fro. The check in area to get your ticket is easy to find and the staff explain where to go/get picked up etc both there and while driving you out to the trailhead (ie you won't be confused about where to go). They charge $8pp round trip and the roads are HORRENDOUS so definitely if you want to make the hike, I'd use these folks. They have a shuttle service to the cable car area too.