Gentle Ride Around A Bison Preserve

Overview

This one hour ride from Rove & Ramble follows the Juniper Ridge trail at a walking pace, looping around a bison preserve. A guide leads the whole way, and the route is built for riders of any skill level. Reviewers have described the horses as very well trained and easy to ride even for inexperienced riders.

The scenery is the main draw. From the saddle you get views directly into Zion National Park, a wide look at the Grand Staircase, and Bryce Canyon off in the distance. The trail then circles the bison preserve, where the animals roam in their natural habitat.

There is no hotel pickup. You drive yourself to the Zion Mountain Ranch area, park at the ranch front desk, and check in inside before meeting the guide on site. The ride suits families, couples, and solo travellers. Booking an early slot is a good idea in warm months, since one reviewer noted temperatures climb fast.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Park and check inPark at the Zion Mountain Ranch front desk and check in inside.
2. Meet your guideThere is no pickup for this tour. Meet the guide on site before the ride begins.
3. Ride Juniper Ridge trailSet off on a 1 hour guided ride along the Juniper Ridge trail at a gentle pace, with views into Zion National Park and across the Grand Staircase.
4. Circle the bison preserveThe trail travels around the bison preserve, giving you a chance to see the animals roaming in their habitat. Bryce Canyon is visible in the distance.
5. Return to startThe ride finishes back at the starting point, where you dismount and head off on your own.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this ride.

• Skill and pace. The listing calls the ride suitable for all skill levels at a gentle pace. Several reviewers confirmed the horses are well trained and easy for complete beginners to ride. You will not need any prior experience.
• What to bring. Sunscreen and closed-toe shoes are the two items the listing asks for. The listing specifically flags sun protection for this ride, so apply it before you mount up.
• Group feel. A guide leads every ride. One reviewer reported having the trail nearly to themselves, with just their party of three plus the guide, so small groups are possible though not promised.
• Go early. A reviewer specifically recommends the early ride because temperatures rise quickly later in the day.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included. You park at the Zion Mountain Ranch front desk, check in inside, and meet the guide on site, so factor in your own driving time.
• Who it suits. The listing describes the trip as family-friendly and open to families, couples, and solo travellers. Guides lead the whole ride at a pace described as gentle and relaxing.

Common issues. The main limits are practical ones from the listing. There is no hotel pickup, so you need your own transport to the ranch, and the listing asks riders to bring sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. One reviewer raised heat as a concern, recommending the early ride because of how fast temperatures climb. One reviewer noted a very small group, but group size is not something the listing guarantees.

Questions About This Ride