Ride a cowboy-trained quarter horse on rugged Moab desert trails
Wrangler guide, Horse, Tack
Saddle up for a guided desert trail ride on a gentle, cowboy-trained quarter horse. Ride with professional wranglers and enjoy brand-new tack and equipment.
Wear sturdy shoes (boots recommended) and avoid sandals. Long pants are recommended.
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a refund less a $25 booking fee. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable. No-shows are charged the full price. You receive a refund if the operator cancels due to weather, mechanical failure, insufficient reservations, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Wear sturdy shoes (boots recommended; no sandals). Long pants are recommended. Bring a hat or visor, a camera, snacks, and water.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure. The total trip time includes orientation, practice riding, and trail riding.
Allow about 30 minutes of travel time to reach Red Cliffs Lodge.
Moab, Utah
This Moab staple combines a riverside BBQ buffet with a narrated evening boat cruise along the Colorado River, and travelers consistently leave happy. The food gets strong marks, with a generous spread of chicken, pork, beef, and sides, and the guides are repeatedly praised for being both knowledgeable and genuinely funny. Rich, Greg, and Lee are among the names that come up in glowing terms, giving the whole operation a warm, family-run feel. The boat show itself leans more atmospheric than high-tech, featuring lit canyon walls and recorded narration covering Native history and local lore. A few visitors noted it feels a bit dated, and river conditions can occasionally limit how far the boat travels, though the team has shown a willingness to make things right when that happens. If you come in expecting a relaxed, educational evening rather than a flashy production, you'll likely walk away charmed.
For an exceptional evening experience in the Moab region, this river cruise is highly recommended. The historical insights provided regarding both the river and the Moab area were remarkably informative.
Tom Edwards
July 7, 2026
For an exceptional evening experience in the Moab region, this river cruise is highly recommended. The historical insights provided regarding both the river and the Moab area were remarkably informative.
Tom Edwards
July 7, 2026
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