• Ride Descriptions
• About Scenic Rim Rides
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1 Hour Ride:

Visit an area of Bryce Canyon viewed only by this horseback ride. Our 1 hour ride departs from Ruby’s Inn and follows a 3 ½ mile loop through the Dixie National Forest to the beautiful rim of Bryce Canyon National Park. From the rim you will view the hidden Water Canyon Amphitheatre, then back along the stream of Hidden Falls.

1 ½ to 2 Hour Ride:

If you’re looking for a longer and more scenic tour of the Bryce Canyon area, our 1 ½ to 2 hour ride takes in the Dixie National Forest and the rim of Water Canyon Amphitheatre, the first canyon in the National Park. Leaving the rim, you climb Bristlecone Pine Ridge with standing 1500 year old Bristlecone Pines. (One of the oldest living things on the North American Continent.) From this ridge you will also see Boat Mesa and Sinking Ship Peak, some of the higher points in Fairyland Amphitheatre. This is a 4 ½ mile loop.

Half Day: Henderson Peak. Departs 8:30 a.m. About 3 ½ hours of riding.

Henderson Peak is the north boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park. This ride can be tailored to your riding ability and travels through beautiful meadows and along unique mountain trails. The only way you can view the north end of Bryce is to take this ride. Yes, there are hoodoos! This area is rarely visited and as a result you'll enjoy untouched beauty at every turn. We depart Ruby’s Inn at 8:30 a.m. It’s only ten minutes to the trailhead.

All Day or Overnight: Mount Dutton. Departs 8:30 a.m. About seven hours of riding.

Mount Dutton trailhead is 15 miles north of Bryce Canyon. This ride is for the wildlife enthusiast. We ride through many different landscapes from black rock formations, lakes and streams, and lush forest. You will usually see elk, deer, bald eagles, and an occasional bear or mountain lion. At the summit, (approx. 9,500 feet) the panorama is spectacular.

Powell Point. Departs 8:30 a.m. About eight hours of riding.

Powell Point is the highest timbered plateau in North America. We also ride through many different landscapes to a south-facing summit with elevations around 10,000 feet. If you are limited on time and would like to see the whole area in one day this is the ride for you. This plateau is the focal point of our area. Here at Bryce Canyon we say the sun sets on the east. You’ll see what we mean after a day on Powell Point.

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Departs 8:30 a.m. About 8 hours of riding.

This trip rides east of Bryce Canyon National Park beginning at the Sheep Creek tributary of the Paria River. You will view pictographs hundreds of years old. Ride through the colorful narrows of Willis Creek. Stop at the grave of Elijah Everette, a Calvary man killed by Indians. We travel about 16 miles through water, beautiful beaver tail cactus, and wild flowers.

About Scenic Rim Trail Rides

Scenic Rim Trail Rides has been outfitting and guiding by horse, mule, and buggy in the Bryce Canyon area since 1972. A family owned and operated business offering the best in western related activities with a five star safety rating.

Clint has grown up on a horse and is an expert trainer, rider, and packer. Clint, Lori and their three boys, Brannon, Hayes, and Wyatt with the rest of the wranglers at Scenic Rim Trail Rides want to show you the hidden beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park and surrounding points of interest. We are constantly looking for new areas to explore with our clients. Call or E-mail us for other information or trips tailored to your interests.

We can be contacted by:

Phone: 435-679-8761, Anytime
Phone: 435-834-5280, March-October
Toll Free: 800-679-5859, Anytime
Fax: 435-679-8778
E-mail: horses@color-country.net