East Zion Checkerboard Evening Shadow Horseback Ride
Overview
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1 hour
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No sunset beats the view from the back of a horse as you watch the sky turn orange and red above the Cliffs of Zion. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime! Be sure to bundle up as it may be cold at certain times of the year!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All riders must be under 220lbs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We have a strict weight limit of 220lbs. All guests must understand English Saddle up on the back of one of our majestic horses and experience the Zion Ponderosa views on this incredible 1-hour trail ride that will take you off into the sunset. Whether it is your first night or your last, come soak in the views as you bid an amazing day farewell. Please arrive 20 minutes early for this tour to meet your horse and get saddled up. We can't be late for the sunset! ## Note - Please arrive 20 minutes early for this tour to meet your horse and get saddled up. We can't be late for the sunset! - Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall) - Wear closed toed shoes. - No double riders. All riders must be under 220lbs
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Horses, saddles, reins
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
East Zion Checkerboard Evening Shadow Horseback Ride
Reviews
191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort . . Trev is the best guide !
U5608PEjohnnym,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our recent trip to Zion was amazing ! The Sunset Canyon ride was breathtaking . . Trev is a funny guy and we really enjoyed his stories . The ride is well laid out and truly gives you an insight into how the beautiful the southwest is and a hint of how life would feel for the early pioneers riding off into the sunset in a old western movie . . We would definitely recommend and will be back !
Best first time horseback riding!
B1289SHnatef,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tree was an amazing guide! Horses are well trained and the trail was just perfect! Filled with stories and beautiful scenic views, will definitely do this again!
Excellent
gomezsean43,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trevor was an amazing guide and story teller. He was very friendly. The horses were great & easy to ride. Perfect way to end the day!!
Highly recommend
jolyndad,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides, the trail, the horses, the scenery were all above and beyond what we expected. Well worth the price. Would highly recommend!
Great ride
mikendebrah,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful ride in the cool evening. Trevor and Parker were a great comical team and made the ride interesting. They explained well how to control our rides and made any necessary adjustments to our saddles as we rode. The trail was nice along the hills and gave a great view of checkboard mountain.
Great ride Awesome Guide
dottielougreen,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was as a great ride. Our guide Parker was a kind gentleman. He shared great stories. Awesome ranch. Thank you for your service Parker.
Evening ride from Zion Ponderosa to Checkerboard
846edanw,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Parker took us on a stunning ride from Zion Ponderosa horses were great and he was very good. Edan and Kevin Wilson Queensland Australia
Amazing Ride
L8568XLshawnp,,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both guides were terrific and made the experience fun! Trevor was in front of me during the ride and was very professional, polite, and made us all feel at ease. I would do this again!
STUNNING !!
sammyprieto,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a ride with my sister. The drive to get there was absolutely beautiful. The check in area had really sweet and caring staff! My sister had big john and i had rooster. They have some well trained horses that are so beautiful. The 2 guides we had are the most amazing, caring, knowledgeable, and sweet guides we ever had. They talked about their experiences, what they do, and talked to us about horse facts. They would check up on us throughout the ride and make sure we felt comfortable at all time. This was the best and most beautiful experience. I recommend going here, they will take good care of you! We love big john & rooster :)
Guides were amazing, we had a great time!
Fearless717127,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trev and Rissa were amazing guides! They made sure we were all safe and comfortable and then gave us great info about the area during the ride. They were super easy to talk to and laugh with and they made sure to keep checking in on the group and answered all of our questions. The ride was more adventurous than I was expecting but I never felt unsafe. It was beautiful! Highly recommend!
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