Build confidence in the saddle on a shorter high-desert ride
1.5 hrs
Water, small-item storage
Explore La Sal's high desert on a guided horseback ride where dry terrain gives way to a welcoming oasis. This route offers a more manageable stretch in the saddle for younger riders or anyone who finds longer rides uncomfortable.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your ride to reschedule within the same calendar month. With less than 48 hours' notice, no rescheduling or refund is available. No-shows are charged for the ride. If severe weather cancels your ride, rescheduling is attempted first, then a full refund is offered.
Product ID: 9CMECW
No. There is no public restroom at the meeting point or on the trail. Use a restroom before you arrive.
Rides are canceled for severe weather such as thunder and lightning, heavy rain, hail, or sleet. The operator will try to notify you before your ride. If you haven't received a cancellation notice, assume the ride is going ahead; weather at the trail may differ from weather where you are.
Yes. Wearing a helmet is optional on your horseback ride.
Elk Mountain Ranch, 65 East Markle Rd, La Sal, UT 84530
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