Guided Horseback Ride to Rainbow Falls

Saddle up for a guided horseback ride to Rainbow Falls and the San Joaquin River. Travel in style and comfort while exploring the route with your guide.

• Explore Rainbow Falls and the San Joaquin River on horseback
• Follow your guide on a relaxing two-hour ride
• Carry a phone, water, small snacks, and sunscreen in a provided small saddle bag
• Request a helmet on site or bring your own

Important details

• Arrive 30–45 minutes before your scheduled ride
• Sign an acknowledgement of risk waiver before riding
• Ages 8+ only; children must ride with at least one adult
• Maximum rider weight is 250 lbs
• Requires mounting and dismounting from a stump and sitting safely in the saddle unassisted
• Wear long pants and full-coverage, closed-toe shoes or boots; no sandals
• Leave purses, backpacks, camera bags, and other dangling items behind
• Expect a $10 Forest Service entrance fee per vehicle at Minaret Summit; it is not included in the listed price
• On Monday through Wednesday, drive with an escorted convoy: outbound at 7:00 am, 11:00 am, or 3:00 pm; inbound at 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 4:00 pm
• Vehicles require at least 4 inches of ground clearance and a maximum combined length of 25 feet