We've been on a few rides with Snow Canyon Trail and I highly recommend them. Mike is an awesome guide. But most importantly, you can tell they take great care of their beautiful horses. We have taken our young kids (at age 7) on these rides and they take great care of them, letting them ride alone, but guiding with the rope. read more

Snow Canyon Trail Rides - Horseback Riding Near Me

If you haven't seen Snow Canyon from horseback, are you really living? Well, yes, probably. But I'd daresay that you aren't living life to the fullest. This is an experience you won't soon forget, and one that anybody can do! What are you waiting for? Booking our reservations was painless. I made a phone call and spoke with Patty, who gave me a few options of times for our ride. We had a group of three-two adults and a teenager. (On the day of the ride, we we met another group of three that joined us.) She gave me instructions on where to go on the day of our ride, and sent them again via text with GPS coordinates so we could easily meet our guide. Mike, our guide, was fantastic. He was friendly, took some time up front to give us a quick orientation and then asked each of us about our horse riding experience so he could match us up with an appropriate horse. He was patient with us, as some of us had very little experience. The trail itself was not all the way flat, but not so challenging that a novice rider would struggle. There are a few areas where we went up hill and then a few where we went down. Mike advised us on proper posture to make it easier on the horse as we navigated some of that hilly terrain. At one point, he recognized that the teen in the group was getting a little frustrated with his horse. He gave him some instruction and then engaged him in conversation about music-something they had in common. I appreciated that Mike was able to include everyone in the group in some way. He's a good dude. After the ride, we were given some carrots to feed our horses. I loved that part! I think the horses appreciated it too. This may not be an activity that we will do every time we visit St. George, but it will definitely be on that we remember forever and bring along some friends to show them the beauty of Snow Canyon from a different perspective. read more

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Amazing experience . We called late Saturday evening to book a spontaneous trail ride and it was after hours but Patty answered and was super helpful ! She quoted us the price (extremely reasonable) , let us know to wear pants (when she tells you she means it for your protection against the brush, so wear them!), and sent us the directions and coordinates. The process was flawless. We made it to the location she sent us with no issues & met our tour guide Mike. I'm a first time rider and had no concerns with my horse, Iffey. Mike was a great guide and asked us questions while sharing geographical and historical information of the area. The views were breath taking & the overall ride was fun ! Take the ride with them, it's worth it . read more

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Beautiful ride. Trail was alittle scary. Horses were well trained. Lots of fun. Money's worth read more

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My family took a group of 6 this week (June, ie hot), on a ride during the mid morning around 8:30-10am. My party was mostly inexperienced riders, with a few with a bit more riding background. There were two pre-teen riders and the rest of us were adults. When we arrived at 8am the trail head the trailer and horses were already being tacked up. Our guide, Mike, was very patient with us and did an excellent job of explaining what to expect of the ride and our horses. We rode using western style tack and neck reining technique, with a good description by Mike. I appreciate that Snow Canyon Trails offers helmets for the full party (Optional for adults) which fit well and were comfortable, as well as little bags to carry water and valuables. There was not much downtime after our 8:30 start time when Mike assisted my party with mounting and we were off! The ride itself was fantastic; even with the hot sun, the location of the selected trail offered some shade, and there was a nice breeze. The only open areas where we were in mainly direct sun was the start/end of the trail as we were near the trailer parking. Mike offered commentary of the local area at a volume loud enough to be perfectly clear even to the last rider. There were some moments of downtime, but we were not only entertained by the beautiful scenery, but also expert information regarding our riding animals, the plants and animals we came across, and the local rock formations. The horses were very easy going without any incident, spooking or tiring out. Just in case other reviewers are wondering, this is a walking pace ride. We stayed at the same speed for the duration of the 90 minute ride. I wouldn't have expected otherwise, as the trail was quite rocky, dusty and between quite a bit of brush. After we arrived back at the trailer and dismounted there was a bit of confusion regarding the payment, which I believe was mainly due to the communication between who arranged the ride, and those who attended the ride. However payment was still handled pretty easily with a creditcard. Overall the ride was very enjoyable, and I would highly recommend it. As a side note, even though I never spoke with Patty the owner at all, I also heard that she was very helpful with our group to provide a lot of information regarding the area when we were setting up the event. Thank you again! read more

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We did this yesterday and really loved everything about it. Mike is a great guide who knows about the plants and history of the land; he's also very funny! He is also great with kids (my 6 yo daughter was getting led in the front and he was sharing facts about the plants and animal tracts with her). The scenery is breathtaking. The horses are all very sweet. It is also very clear that Mike loves his horses and they are well taken care of. He treats them gently and this is so important when horseback riding to support a company that is kind and treat their animals like family. Highly recommend. read more

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I picked Snow Canyon Trail rides to take my 13 year old granddaughter for her first ride ever. So glad I did. Patty was easy to work with and sent good directions. The trail head for the 3 hour ride was only 20 minutes out of St. George and fairly easy to find. Our trail guide Preston was great. He gave good instructions and was patient with us the whole time. He also pointed out interesting facts along the way. He obviously loves this job which always makes it more enjoyable. The ride is gorgeous. Cedar and pinion pine, sage and manzanita. The rock formations are beautiful and lots of them. The view at the top is incredible. There are some uphill and downhill places but nothing that a brand new rider couldn't handle. The horses were easy-going and obeyed commands very well. I would recommend this highly. read more

We had a great ride with amazing views and an all in all great experience. I called less than 24 hours before to make a reservation and we made one easily. Our guide, Mike, was very nice and courteous and talked us through everything. The horses were extremely well behaved and you seldom have to use your reins. This is an amazing business and I highly recommend it to everyone looking for a trail ride. read more

Snow Canyon Trail Rides - Horseback Riding Near Me

What a great experience!! Making reservations with Patty was easy and simple. Directions given to the site were also very clear and easy to follow. Mike, our guide, was awesome. I was a first timer and he gave clear and precise instructions, which made me feel at ease. The views of the canyon were also really fabulous! I'd recommend this company to my friends and family!! read more

Fun trail rides with gorgeous scenery. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. The horses are well cared for and gentle. We went as a party of four and had a blast. I would recommend this biz without hesitation. read more

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We went riding this evening for my father's birthday with my 6 and 8y old kids. My daughter was too short to put her legs in the stirrups. We asked him to pause just long enough for her to drink from her bottle. He refused to stop for 10 minutes, insisting she figure it out while holding on. My sons horse stepped about two feet out of line from the other horse and the man shouted at him to control his horse properly. My dad wanted to see the sunset and stopped his horse. The wrangler shouted at him that all the horses had to keep moving and couldn't even turn their heads. Never going back again! The plus sides were it was a beautiful area, the horses were gentle and good natured, and well cared for. read more

Super fun! It was just me and my sister on the whole tour. The guides were great at pointing out scenery, views, cool flowers, etc. Even remembered to take a picture of us at an overlook. read more

Beautiful horses and a fun trail! Mike was an awesome guide and Patty was super friendly and easy to book with on the phone! Gave detailed directions and coordinates so super easy to find. Highly recommend and would definitely do this again the next time I visit Utah! read more

First impression - great customer contact (phone & text) Second impression - these are not your typical trail horses (YEAH) Mike, our wrangler, took my Mom and I out on a nice 90 minute ride north of St George with another couple. Since the horses are trailered to the trail head, Snow Canyon can factor in the weather conditions (it was hot on our day) to choose an appropriate starting point (we went to higher elevation but still easy / short drive from St George). The horses are warmbloods who have had their show careers and are now happy to go for trail rides. Nice to see horses get a second career that they all seemed to be enjoying. All were in very good condition, healthy weights, quality tack, and you could actually neck rein, stop, or get them moving with ease. Even my Mom, who would be considered a beginner, felt comfortable and able to control her horse. Final impression - small operation with a personal touch. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Quick Overview : Lengthy ride, well worth the money, many different types of terrain, really easy to ride horses. This was one of the best trail rides I've ever taken. On our ride we rode along the eastern rim of Snow Canyon and then down into the north valley among the white rocks. The guide was super knowledgeable about the setting and answered any questions we had (one of the cool things was when he ground up some natural sage from the canyon for us to smell. The view are amazing and the changing terrain keeps the 2 hour ride interesting. One of the major points I want to underline is that the horses are very very easy to ride. Unlike every other trail ride I've ever been on, the horses never stopped to eat along the way and I had to do very little to keep them in line. This is a easy way to see the canyon and great for families. read more

This trail ride was awesome! We did a three hour ride (which was a perfect amount of time) that started at 9:30am. We were offered bags to store our water on the horses, which I thought was nice. I would recommend bringing a camelbak backpack that you can drink out of without having to take out a bottle because there weren't many stops along the way to do so. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history in Snow Canyon. He gave us a lot of fun facts while we enjoyed the scenery. Speaking of the scenery, it was absolutely beautiful. We saw lava caves and, of course, so many mountains. Great experience! read more

Our guide was fantastic and the ride was just what we expected. Would highly recommend this to all levels of riders.

My family has very little experience on horses. We immediately felt comfortable on the horses and with our guide, Mike. The ride was breathtaking and entertaining. Our ten year old very active son said this was one of the coolest thing he had ever done. read more

I did a horseback ride in August of 2016. The guide was very knowledgeable on the surrounding areas and had funny stories. My husband and I had a good time and this is well worth the price. read more

We had so much fun! The horses were very sweet and they were easy to ride. I was worried since we aren't very experienced around horses, especially my 8 year old, but everything went perfectly. Our guide was very nice and Snow Canyon is beautiful. read more

My family and I had a wonderful afternoon. The trailguide was friendly and knowledgeable. The horse ride was slow and easy which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Scenic view. I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who enjoys horse riding and the beautiful scenic views that southern Utah has to offer. read more

Great trail ride! Beautiful scenery that is second to none. The horses were impressively well behaved. Mike and Brock were two of the most friendly people I've ever met. I would highly recommend this ride through Snow Canyon. read more

Snow Canyon is the best trail ride I have been on. Patty and Mike are knowledgeable about both settings and facts of the area. Not only was it FUN, but we learned a lot about the area. The 90 minutes are the best 90 minutes of our vacation. The horses are easy to ride. Just a wonderful time had by all. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. We never had an idea that Snow Canyon was SO beautiful. This indeed is a pleasure. Thank You. read more