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A Horseback Ride From Cowboy Trail Rides Offers A Unique Experience In Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon

Experience Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon on horseback with Cowboy Trail Rides for a unique and scenic adventure.

Updated Apr 28, 2023

Written by 

Emerson Curtright

See Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon the way it should be experienced…on horseback! Nothing beats viewing the vibrant sandstone formations and breathtaking desert flora while riding atop a horse. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking to try something new, Cowboy Trail Rides has your back. Visit their horseback riding ranch and take off on one of their guided tours. You won’t regret it as it’s truly one of the most unique things to do in Nevada.

Located just a few minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, Cowboy Trail Rides offers visitors a unique experience in a brilliant natural setting.

A wooden sign reading "Horseback Riding" against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
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Located in the heart of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this horseback riding ranch will make you feel like a real cowboy with their awesome trail rides. There are miles upon miles of riding trails through Red Rock Canyon, and they are just begging to be explored.

Four horseback riders traverse a desert landscape with striking red rock mountains in the background.
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On your horseback ride with Cowboy Trail Rides, you'll be led by a professional wrangler guide through the magnificent desert setting. This unique adventure company truly appreciates a different way of life - the cowboy way of life!

A brown and white horse stands near a fence in a dusty pasture with other horses grazing in the background.
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They boast several rides to choose from depending on the type of experience you'd like. The Canyon Rim Ride is a popular option. It lasts about two hours and consists of a gentle ride along the canyon rim. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of the colorful Red Rock formations and the Spring Mountains.

A group of horseback riders traverses a desert landscape with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
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Nothing beats digging into a delicious BBQ dinner after a trail ride! You can do just that with the Sunset Trail Ride and Western BBQ experience. Great for all skill levels, you'll enjoy an easy ride along the canyon floor before enjoying a real Western barbecue underneath the stars.

A scenic view of a desert landscape with mountains, a small settlement, and a clear blue sky.
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The Red Springs Ride and the Coyote Canyon Ride are 90 minutes and 60 minutes respectively. These two rides are great if you're looking for a shorter adventure that packs in just as much beauty.

A group of horseback riders traverses a rocky trail in a mountainous desert landscape.
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You'll see Red Rock Canyon in a whole new light when you take on one of these horseback experiences. Escape the 21st century for a few hours and settle into the simple life with Cowboy Trail Rides!

A group of horseback riders traverses a scenic landscape with mountains and clouds in the background.
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What do you think? Is Red Rock Canyon best experienced on horseback? Are you excited to take a horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon? Ever enjoyed a horseback ride through the canyon with Cowboy Trail Rides? If so, what do you think...is it one of the most unique things to do in Nevada? Share your thoughts with us.

Looking for more unique things to do in Nevada? Consider venturing to these wonderfully weird roadside attractions in Nevada.

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