Las Vegas Horseback Trail Rides

Price
Coyote Canyon Ride $69/person
Red Springs Ride $99/person
Canyon Rim Ride $129/person
Red Rock Canyon Overlook $250/person
WOW Ride $329/person

Prices include all fees, taxes, and surcharges.
Gratuity, however, is not included and may be paid in cash.

Operation
We operate 7 days a week, weather permitting, and most rides leave between 8am and 12pm.

Coyote Canyon Ride
Ride Length: 1 hour
Ride Times: Morning and afternoon times are available.
Hotel transportation is not available for this ride.

Red Springs Ride
Ride Length: 1.5 hours
Ride Times: 8am and 12pm (call for other times)
Hotel transportation is available twice daily.

Canyon Rim Ride
Ride Length: 2 hours
Ride Time: 8am (call for other times)
Hotel transportation is available, please call to schedule pickup

Red Rock Canyon Overlook
Ride Length: 3.5 hours
Ride Start Time: 8am (call for other times)
Hotel transportation is available, please call to schedule pickup

WOW Ride
Ride Length: 5 hours
Ride Start Times: 8am (call for other times)
Hotel transportation is available, please call to schedule pickup

About Las Vegas Trail Rides
We are located only a few minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, in the heart of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. With miles of riding trails in a magnificent desert setting, a herd of beautiful, well-trained horses, and a staff of professional wrangler-guides, our Red Rock Ranch beckons to our guests who want to leave the city and the 21st Century behind. If you are interested in a horseback adventure and a taste of real Western hospitality, we invite you to look through these pages at our exciting daily rides. Experienced rider or novice, we have a ride--and an adventure--that is right for you.

The Best Horses, Scenery, and Staff
We are a family-owned and -operated horseback riding and tour company in Las Vegas and have been providing horseback rides for 13 years. Our ranch, hidden in the high desert mountains west of the city and minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, offers guests an authentic and adventurous Old West experience in one of America's most scenic protected environments.

Our site in the beautiful Red Rock National Conservation Area is operated under a license agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Guests are surprised by the vegetation -- many varieties of cactus, yucca, Joshua trees, grasses, bushes and flowers -- and the wildlife. Wild burros watch our riders from rocky hillsides, quail and chuckar abound along the trails, hawks sail above the canyons as they hunt ground squirrels and smaller birds, coyotes sing in the twilight.

Guided by friendly professional wranglers and mounted on our beautiful, well-trained horses, our guests enjoy spectacular back-country trail rides that many say are the highlights of their Southern Nevada vacations. We don't exaggerate when we say Cowboy Trail Rides has the best horses, the best rides, the best scenery, and the best staff you are likely to find anywhere.

The Trail Rides
Coyote Canyon Ride
This ride leaves our camp and heads north down the wash toward our corral, then turns east through the desert. Watch for cottontails, chuckar, quail, and ground squirrels as you and your horse weave through a landscape of cactus and Joshua trees. You'll circle Overlook Mountain, taking in the views down into the Las Vegas Valley and across the desert to the red sandstone formations that give Red Rock Canyon its name. This one-hour ride is a good introduction to back-country horseback riding and a great opportunity to enjoy our horses and scenery for those who don't have time for one of our longer rides. The Coyote Canyon Ride leaves camp at several times during the day and can be timed to fit your schedule.

Red Springs Ride
The Red Springs Ride swings around behind the mountain east of our camp, then drops down into a narrow gorge. As your sure-footed horse carefully carries you through the gorge, keep an eye out for wild burros watching your progress from above. You will emerge onto a sandy trail through the Joshua trees and yuccas. The view of the Spring Mountains is outstanding. Your party will dip into a dry river bed and circle Overlook Mountain before returning to camp. This ride is a bit more challenging than Coyote Canyon, but still well within the reach of even first-time riders. More experienced riders will love the scenery and enjoy the time spent with our horses and wranglers. This ride leaves camp between midmorning and mid-afternoon and can be timed to accommodate your schedule.

Canyon Rim Ride
Ride your well-trained, gentle horse along a canyon rim high atop Fossil Ridge. View the colorful Red Rock Escarpment and Spring Mountains. Watch for desert wildlife. See ancient caves, fascinating geologic formations, and breathtaking views of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in the morning light. This ride leaves camp at 8 a.m. in the summer, 9 a.m. in the cooler months.

Red Rock Canyon Overlook
This is an exciting ride. Your party will leave camp on the Canyon Rim Ride trail. You will quickly reach the top of Fossil Ridge and follow the edge of a 1,000-foot-deep canyon. Views are breathtaking all around. Instead of taking the turn where the Rim Ride begins its long descent back to camp, the Canyon Overlook Ride continues to climb along the rim, eventually rounding the head of the canyon. At this high vantage point, the Red Rock National Conservation Area will be spread out below you. You will find a place to rest and enjoy a lunch among the rocks and desert vegetation. Then you'll mount up again and make your way through the high desert to an old mining road before turning back toward the ranch.

This trip will give you a real taste of back-country riding. You don't need a lot of time in the saddle to take the Canyon Overlook Ride, but you will definitely feel experienced after you have completed it. If you are seeking a rewarding adventure ride, this one could be for you.

WOW Ride
The WOW Ride is our premier back-country horseback excursion -- and an adventure you'll never forget. A recent guest described this ride as "like being in a dream."

The Wow Ride starts at our Red Rock Canyon camp in the morning (the exact time depends on the time of year). We will pack a lunch of sandwiches and drinks into our saddlebags, then we'll introduce you to your horse and mount up. The first few minutes of our ride will give both horses and riders a chance to warm up and get to know one another. Soon, the adventure begins.

As we ride into a near-by canyon, the trail becomes steeper and the canyon closes in, leaving a passage that climbs between vertical sandstone walls toward the top of the ridge high above. The terrain becomes more challenging and more visually stunning. Huge boulders jumble at the bottom of towering cliffs or perch on the sides of the narrow canyon. Barrel cactus and cholla, creosote bushes and yucca fill the canyon with a surprising variety of desert vegetation. Wild burros, peering from behind Joshua trees, watch our progress. You'll want to keep an eye out for wildlife. It occurs to you that you are, indeed, Way out West.

We will stop several times to give our horses a breather, to snap photos, and to marvel at how high we have climbed. After about an hour and a half, we'll reach the top of the ridge and stop for lunch. This is where the WOW Ride really earns its name. The view is incredible - far below lies Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and, on a clear day, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. After lunch, we'll follow the trail along the cliff edge, soaking in the view. The desert appears untouched until we come across the remains of an old mining road, no more than a track through the sand and rocks. Across the valley, the pine-covered Spring Mountains tower behind the red and yellow sandstone of the Red Rock escarpment to form a backdrop for this amazing landscape.

This is how the Southwest must have appeared to its original inhabitants, to early explorers, and to 19th Century settlers. Seeing this countryside from horseback adds to the feeling that you have slipped back in time. It's no wonder the desert Southwest seems an enchanted place.

By mid-afternoon you will be back in camp. If you are like many of our guests, you'll find it hard to say good-bye to this beautiful country, to your wranglers, and, perhaps most of all, to the horse with whom you shared a unique experience.

This ride may not be for everyone. But if you have a spirit of adventure and the desire and stamina to challenge yourself with an extended back-country horseback ride, the WOW Ride is waiting for you.

A Learning Experience
At Red Rock Ranch, we offer a learning experience along with the enjoyment and comfort of knowing you're in good hands. Many of our guests come to us with little or no riding experience. If you are a first-time rider or have little experience on horseback, we'll take extra care to prepare you for your ride. Our wranglers begin each ride by helping you mount up, adjusting your tack to ensure a good fit, and providing pointers on how to control your horse and negotiate our trails. Your wrangler will tell you what to expect on your ride and, if you're feeling a bit apprehensive, he or she will make sure you are mounted on a horse that will take good care of you. Before you leave camp, we'll be sure you are feeling comfortable, confident, and relaxed---after all, that's what horseback riding in the back country is all about! There's nothing like the feel of a good horse beneath you as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Red Rock Canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are children welcome on the horseback riding tours?
A: Yes, children are welcome age 8 and older on most of our riding tours. Helmets are required for children ages 8 through 13. We do supply helmets.

Q: What kinds of clothes do I need to wear on the tour?
A: Please wear long pants and comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, closed-toe shoes, and, in the winter, layered clothing. (sweater or sweatshirt, jacket , and gloves).. Hats (other than ball caps) should have chin string.

Q: What else do I need to bring?
A: Please bring sunscreen!

Q: Do I need to bring anything to drink?
A: Water and soft drinks are available for purchase before and after rides.

Q: We are a group, how many people can be on a tour?
A: We can accommodate up to 40 people on our tours. For group tours of more than 40 please call for more information.

Q: How is the weather?
A: Winter months in Las Vegas:(Dec, Jan, Feb.) it can be cold in the mornings and evenings. Please wear layered clothing, a hat, and gloves. Spring and Fall months:(Mar, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.) are beautiful, but can be cool in the mornings and the evenings, with warm days. Summer months:(June, July, August) are warm but comfortable. Bring sun screen and a hat! Please, no shorts or open-toe shoes.

Q: Are there any weight limits?
A: We do not enforce a weight limit on any of our trail rides; however we do require our guests to get on and off their horses with only minimum assistance from our wranglers.

Q: Are all of the rides offered at Cowboy Trail Rides appropriate for everyone?
A: Although we offer rides for virtually every cowboy and cowgirl, some of our rides are more challenging than others. If you have any questions about what ride may best suit you or your group, please call for more information.