Ride easy-going trails across Cebolla Mesa with Rio Grande Gorge views
2 Hours
Trail ride, safety talk
Explore Cebolla Mesa on an easy-going walking trail ride with views of the Sangre de Cristo and Rio Grande Gorge walls. Follow your guide across terrain with elevation changes and gentle slopes.
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days before the ride date, or if the stables cancel the ride.
Product ID: VPHZPT
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Avoid shorts, leggings, sandals, and grippy hiking boots. Lightweight long sleeves and a rain jacket are recommended.
Bring 1–2 liters of water per rider in handheld bottles. Do not bring gallon jugs or backpacks on the ride.
Gratuities for your guide are not included in the listed price.
Rio Grande Stables
Rio Grande Stables offers a consistently solid trail riding experience through the stunning Taos landscape, with well-cared-for horses and mules that reviewers frequently praise as healthy, gentle, and well-trained. Guides like Shelby, Janelle, and Brad get enthusiastic shout-outs for being friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about both the animals and the area. The rides move at a relaxed walking pace through scenic mountain terrain, making them ideal for beginners or anyone wanting a peaceful connection with nature rather than an adrenaline rush. Most visitors had wonderful experiences, though a couple noted communication issues with specific guides or felt the ride wasn't as engaging as expected. One memorable detail: the reservation contact came across as unfriendly to at least one caller, though the actual guides more than made up for it. The stables also earned major points for helping rescue an injured hiker with one of their mules. Overall, this is a reliable choice for a mellow, scenic ride with animals that are clearly treated well.
Shelby was great! She was very personable and made the ride a fun experience. Horses were all well behaved (thankfully) and the scenery was truly beautiful. We took the 2 hour morning trail ride and it was just long enough before it got too hot out. Glad I added this to my trip!
Samantha Cyrs
June 21, 2026
Shelby was great! She was very personable and made the ride a fun experience. Horses were all well behaved (thankfully) and the scenery was truly beautiful. We took the 2 hour morning trail ride and it was just long enough before it got too hot out. Glad I added this to my trip!
Samantha Cyrs
June 21, 2026
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