Kanab horseback riding: three rides, three landscapes
Kanab horseback riding is a short outing rather than a day-long expedition. The three rides last between one hour and 90 minutes: a slot canyon ride from Orderville, an evening ride near East Zion and a trail through a private canyon at the edge of Kanab.
Two of the rides take riders from 8 years old, and the evening ride starts at 10. Prices run from $70 to $105 per person.
Bring long trousers and closed shoes.
Our picks: horseback rides near Kanab
A one-hour ride to a slot canyon, a 90-minute evening ride with Zion views and a trail through a private canyon.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Checkerboard evening ride near Zion
- Certified guide
- Horses, saddles, reins
A guided evening trail ride with views toward Zion. From 10 years.
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Cave Lakes Canyon horseback ride
- Horses
- Guide
A trail through a private canyon past meadows and lakes. From 8 years, groups up to 10.
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White Mountain horseback ride to a slot canyon
- Animals and equipment
Ride to a slot canyon entrance, walk a short way inside and ride back. From 8 years, no experience needed.
Check availability →Horseback rides near Kanab
Three rides: a slot canyon ride, an evening ride with Zion views and a trail through a private canyon.
White Mountain ride: horses to a slot canyon
It starts in Orderville with a briefing, then the group rides to the entrance of a slot canyon. You get off the horses, walk a short way into the canyon and ride back afterwards, so it is not a pure trail ride: the walk is short.
Riders must be at least 8 years old and under 220 lb, and no experience is needed. The ride runs outside Zion National Park, so no park pass is required. In heavy weather the tour can be cancelled, and the provider offers a rebooking or a full refund. Bring at least 2 litres of water, long trousers and closed shoes you can also walk in, plus warm layers in autumn and winter.
Checkerboard evening ride: Zion views at dusk
The Checkerboard ride is a guided trail ride of 90 minutes in the evening, starting in East Zion, with views toward Zion. Riders must be at least 10 years old.
The price includes a certified guide, plus horses, saddles and reins. Bring at least 2 litres of water and sturdy shoes, and add a hat, gloves and a coat when evenings turn cold. It suits anyone who would rather ride in the evening.
Cave Lakes Canyon: a private canyon near town
The Cave Lakes Canyon ride starts at a ranch in Kanab and lasts 90 minutes. The trail enters a private canyon a quarter mile in and passes meadows and small lakes on the way to a meadow at the back. Groups are limited to 10 riders.
Riders must be at least 8 years old and under 220 lb. The operator asks you to report health problems or special needs in advance, and recommends a doctor's advice if you have back or heart conditions. It suggests spring and autumn, or early morning and late afternoon in summer, for the most comfortable ride. Horses and a guide are included.
How the prices compare
Prices as of November 2026: White Mountain costs about $70 per person for one hour, while Checkerboard and Cave Lakes Canyon cost $105 each for 90 minutes. The price follows the length of the ride.
Choose White Mountain for a short outing with a slot canyon walk, Checkerboard for evening scenery, and Cave Lakes Canyon when you want the easiest start from Kanab.
If you would rather see the slot canyons and White Pocket by vehicle, our Kanab tours page compares the 4x4 day trips.
Kanab horseback riding: questions and answers
Do I need riding experience?
The White Mountain ride needs no experience. For the Checkerboard and Cave Lakes Canyon rides the listings state no requirement, so read the booking page for details.
What are the age and weight limits?
The White Mountain and Cave Lakes Canyon rides take riders from 8 years old and under 220 lb. The Checkerboard evening ride starts at 10 years old.
What should I wear and bring?
Long trousers and closed shoes for all three rides, and at least 2 litres of water for White Mountain and Checkerboard. Add warm layers for autumn, winter and evening rides.