Ride horses at sunset on a Texas ranch near Palo Duro Canyon
2 Hours
Explore Los Cedros Ranch on a guided 2-hour sunset horseback ride offered on select spring and fall weekdays. Ride with cowboys and cowgirls across varied terrain along the rim of Palo Duro Canyon.
Available most spring and fall weekdays; not offered in summer due to extreme heat. Ages 3+ and weight limit 250 lb. Arrive 15 minutes early, and gratuity for your guide is encouraged.
Full refund with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Product ID: K95WT2
Wear appropriate shoes (leather-soled boots preferred). If you wear tennis shoes, wear socks and keep them laced. Avoid flat-soled shoes, and do not wear open-toe shoes or flip flops. Wear a long-sleeved cotton shirt and denim jeans; do not wear shorts or capris while riding.
Arrive 15 minutes early.
Ages 3+ can ride. The weight limit is 250 lb.
Los Cedros Ranch
This horseback riding outfit near Amarillo is about as close to a sure thing as you'll find for travelers passing through the area. Guides like Allison, Rebecca, Violet, and Randy consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely engaging, often sharing historical facts along the trail that add real depth to the experience. The horses are well cared for, the scenery includes beautiful canyon views, and the pace works well for complete beginners without boring those with more experience. One thing worth noting is that weather cancellations can happen, and at least one traveler felt the notice came a bit late. That said, the team has a strong reputation for being flexible and accommodating when plans need to change. If you need to reach them, calling is more reliable than email, and punctuality matters since rides run on a schedule. Morning rides are a particular highlight, with several guests calling them a vacation standout worth the early wake-up.
Kaycee, Brooke and Alison were amazing guides for our 2-hour trail ride. The views were lovely and the trail was very fun. Even being an experienced rider it was a lot of fun. Tono, my horse for the ride was such a good boy and an awesome trail horse. 10/10 would trail here again!
Keira Barinov
July 4, 2026
Kaycee, Brooke and Alison were amazing guides for our 2-hour trail ride. The views were lovely and the trail was very fun. Even being an experienced rider it was a lot of fun. Tono, my horse for the ride was such a good boy and an awesome trail horse. 10/10 would trail here again!
Keira Barinov
July 4, 2026
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