I wanted to let anyone wondering whether this experience is worth it ... that it 100% is!!!…read more We had a fantastic time. We had Colt as our guide. And wanted to give him a shout out for going above and beyond. He knew so much about the area, where to get the best pictures, how to capture them. We were so impressed. And of course, the slots themselves were so beautiful. They really customize the trip to your groups need. We had several that couldn't do much hiking, so Colt took us to the areas that worked best for us. But we passed another group that went farther and deeper in the caves as they were a younger group. It was a great ride, great experience and it really got us in the mindset to ROAM while visiting this beautiful area!

What a great time we had on our excursion navigating through the high desert of "Pick a Boo…read moreCanyon", our guide was J.c. and let me tell you this gentleman was a fantastic guide/host of our excursion. J.c. holds a wealth of knowledge and experience of the lay of the land, we were a party of four in one utv and there was a party of two in another utv, with J.c. leading the way through twist and turns to get to the canyon, the ride to get there was a great experience in its self!, it was a bumpy ride but that's the lay of the land!, your going to get dusty and dirty so expect it, and you need closed toe shoes as well. It's about a 15 minute ride from the base to the entrance to the canyon and well worth the ride!!, but when you get to the canyon that's where nature and J.c. wow you with such grand beauty and the wealth of knowledge that J.c. shares with you and the hike that you take through the canyon, nothing strenuous or stressful at all. You spend time exploring through the canyon and that's where you can take great pictures of the walls and the different topography that is there!, the weather was mild, mid to high seventy's so your comfortable in light layers, but again you will be dusty/ dirty but it's well worth it, pricing if fair, so make sure you book with them for any specials or discounts that are available, it's about a two hour excursion, so you really get your $$$ worth. So do your self a favor and book with this company and book one of the many excursion that is available to you!, again or guide/ host was J.c. super cool guy, and I know everyone else there that are guides are great as well, but J.c. was our guy.

My daughter, grand daughter and myself decided to go for a trail ride while visiting family in Duck…read moreCreek. My granddaughter had not ridden before. Upon our arrival we noticed how well the horses were taken care of. Bright eyes, well feed, well cared for. Our guides are Austin and Lexi. Both were wonderful and supportive. We could not have asked for a better ride. If you're in the area go for a ride. The area is so beautiful. My granddaughter, 9 years old, loved it so much they went back for another ride. Thank you Austin and Lexi for giving us such a great experience. To our equine fiends, Quarter and Star, your the best!!!!!

We have been vacationing in Duck Creek for ten years, we rent a cabin, relax and always go…read morehorseback riding 1-3 times each vacation. This ride today with Abby was the best ever! She was great! My horse got quite feisty a few times and although I handled it well she was right there to make sure I stayed safe. I personally loved the adrenaline rushes but also want to be safe and she made sure I was and quickly took control. No complaints at all! Best ride in all of the times ever. It was a new path and beautiful as always. We always see a lot of deer too. Highly recommend!!! Just because I did have a feisty horse it was literally the first time ever in all of the years so don't let that sway you away.

My boyfriend and I went for a one hour ride and our guide was Kyle! We had the best time and Kyle…read morewas a perfect guide! In addition to that, the rest of the staff was kind, the horses were happy and healthy, and we saw a ton of bison and blue birds! Will definitely be doing business with Zion Mountain Trail Rides again!

We did the sunset tour. They had horses that easily walked, some needed slight guiding but mostly…read morewalked in a line. There are hills but the horses mastered them and slight trot (perfect for the novice) up one of the hills. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely worth every penny, every minute of our time spent on the ranch, and all the seconds over…read morethe phone with Jackson! There is a reason to everything that they tell you, and the process you go through to get to the most rewarding experience with these beautiful horses. If you lack patience, discipline, and are only looking for instant gratification, this experience is not for you. If you're not going to listen, and are not open - this experience is not for you. From the start, Jackson sets the pace for the process. Do NOT come here expecting your hand to be held. You need to hold your own and it's for good cause. This was the most beautiful experience that my family and I could ever have together with such amazing animals. You will be wrecked, because no other place does it like they do at Jacob's Ranch. What Josh, Michelle, and Annika do is so special. Jackson isn't lying when he says it's not a nose to tail experience. Be ready to get down and dirty, to work, and be a leader. We will never forget this experience and I don't recommend it for everyone but I do recommend it to those who are open and willing to learn and reap the rewards. My family and I never worked with horses, never been up this close to horses, and most especially never rode horses like this before. At the end of the day, we could proudly say that we did it! We rode them up and down hills, through narrow trails, trotted through open dessert, while the sun was high in the sky till it was beginning to set for the night. We were on this journey with a couple from SC, who have been on horse rides all over the world and they said they've never been to a place like Jacob's Ranch. Needless to say, at the end of the day- we were all so proud of ourselves and amazed at the adventure we had together!

Jakson will talk for nearly an hour yet tell you nearly zero details about the ride, he kept me on…read morethe phone forever without giving me any clear information. Instead, he insulted me, saying I "don't know anything because of my age," and bizarrely tried to convince me to read the Quran while speaking poorly about other religions, and political stances, totally unprofessional and inappropriate for a business call. After the call, he rang me back 20 minutes later acting like he didn't remember me and insisted I sit through a 30-minute "discussion" about what the experience entails. Yet every time I said I was ready to hear it, he wouldn't stop with his condescending and abusive remarks. At that point, I realized booking with them wasn't worth the frustration. Based on other reviews, this is clearly a pattern, very odd, avoid at all costs!!

The scenery on this ride is undeniably beautiful. Riding along the backside of the Zion mountains…read moreprovides incredible views, and that part of the experience was something I genuinely appreciated. That said, a few things took away from what could have been a great experience. The horse I was assigned, Dash, had a very nervous temperament throughout the ride. She would frequently get startled and suddenly run forward, which made the ride feel unpredictable and unsafe at times. At one point she jolted so abruptly that I was almost bucked off, which ended up causing a pinched nerve that I'm still dealing with. Because of Dash's temperament I also couldn't ride near my partner, so we spent most of the ride separated. As first-time visitors to the area, I was also hoping to hear some history or information about the landscape we were riding through. Instead, there was very little guidance or storytelling during the ride. If it weren't for the light conversation from Wendell, the wrangler riding toward the back with me, the ride would have been largely silent. Another issue came at the very end of the experience. During the ride, the front wrangler offered to extend our original one-hour ride. No one in our group had asked for an extension -- it was presented to us as an option while we were already out on the trail. After we had finished the ride, gotten off our saddles, and were preparing to leave, we were then informed that the extension came with an additional $140 charge on top of the $224 we had already paid to book the ride. That cost had never been disclosed when the extension was offered. Had we known there would be an additional charge, we absolutely would have declined. Learning about it only after the ride was finished made the situation feel misleading and left us feeling taken advantage of. I don't want to disregard the beauty of the scenery or the time spent on the trail, but between the unsafe temperament of Dash, the lack of information shared during the ride, and the undisclosed charge for an extension that had been offered without mentioning the cost, it significantly impacted the experience. For those reasons, I feel a three-star review is fair. Hopefully this helps future guests make a more informed decision when booking.

What an amazing last minute planned treasure find, it was lots of fun. JR took great care of us and…read morewe loved every second of it. The family and kids are just precious and so friendly and the hardest working crew. Please check them out next time you are close. You will not regret it.

I was a little worried about a potential scam with the payment being electronic and no receipt…read morebeing sent... BUT... we had an amazing experience! They were even able to accommodate my half-giant of a husband with a large, sturdy horse! The guide took pictures for us any time we wanted, and was very flexible. I also loved how all tours are private, so we could hear our guide at all times. Moral of the story: She's a legitimate business. Horses showed up. We had a great time. Money well spent!

Offering guided tours in Paria, Grand Escalante Staircase Monument and surrounding areas!…read more We did the guided tour through Paria Canyon and it was a once in a lifetime thing. Our guide, Sierra, was sweet and knowledgeable. It was a little over 2 hours and takes you through flat wide open space, a couple steep spots, and a few narrow canyon spots. Can not recommend this business enough! Our guide even took pictures for us and air dropped them at the end! B.Y.O.H. (BRING YOUR OWN HORSE) OR USE ONE OF THEIRS! - Customized 1 to 2 hour experiences for guests of all levels. - 1/2 and Full day guided tours based on you and your horses abilities. For pricing and availability... Call or Text: 435.689.0690 Email: rides@staircasestables.com

What an amazing time we had riding our mules today with Wyatt! He took great care of us, telling us…read morestories and pointing out all of the names of everything we were seeing! Highly recommend the 3 hour trail adventure in Zion!!

Rode with Wyatt, he led on a horse, but my friend and I were on mules, thank God, would not have…read morehad it any other way. Wyatt told some great stories, pointed out highlights and kept us engaged the entire time.

Great way to see the Hoodoos! They take extra care and…read moresafety for everyone. We did the 1.5 hr and as a beginner it was just fine.

What a great trail ride, even to someone who has their own horse. I rode because I wanted to see…read moremore of Kodachrome Basin than I can hike. The two hour ride did not disappoint. I learned about the history and geology from Hap and his wife, Emily. Hap led our small group of three absolute beginners who had absolutely no fear and took pictures with the reins around the saddle horn, and me a trail rider and rockhound with great diplomacy. All while keeping his horses safe and comfortable. Not to be missed.

Addy was great leading us through peekaboo, such a beautiful place, I recommend the 3 hour ride,…read moreloved every minute!!

In theory, the ride offers unique views of the park. The reality is Bryce Canyon trails are steep…read moreand narrow resulting in one painfully long panic attack for me while my eyes were glued down on the trail, not the scenery. If you are an experienced rider and aren't afraid of heights, you'll be fine.