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Jolley Gulch Ride • Jolley Gulch is a cool, tree lined ravine that is home to large ponderosa pine trees and an old homesteader's cabin that dates back to the beginning of the 1900's. Jolley Gulch ends at the Cave Canyon dryfall, a spectacular 300 foot cliff in the Park and often has a small stream following thunderstorms. Riders can cross through the Gulch to the Park fence where they tie up their horses. Guests can then walk the additional 50 yards on foot to the stunning dryfall. This ride is excellent for beginners or more experienced riders and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Pine Knoll Ride •
Pine Knoll is the highest point in the Southern section of the ranch
and boasts an 360-degree, panoramic view of the East Zion area. The
trail up the face of Pine Knoll traverses a narrow spine of fractured
limestone and red sand. The horse knows the way, so sometimes its best
to close your eyes and hold on! Plenty of time is taken at the top of
the Knoll for some great photo ops! The deep canyons of Zion's Narrows
can be viewed to the west, with Checkerboard Mesa to the south and the
10,000-foot peaks of the Dixie National Forrest to the North. This trail
ride is not for beginners but can be enjoyed by anyone who has a few
rides under their belt. Wagon Rides • Our powerful team of Belgian horses will take up to 20 guests on a nightly hayride. Space is limited, so sign up early. |
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Checkerboard Overlook
Ride. This ride is mainly flat and takes approximately one hour.
Riders traverse the plateau that overlooks Checkerboard Mesa in the
Park. Many species of natural trees and shrubs line the trail. Riders
see Checkerboard Mesa from a number of different views. Photo taking
is encouraged. This is an easy ride for beginners and a good warm-up
for old timers.
Overnight
Ride • For guests who want to experience a taste of the real
Wild West, Zion Ponderosa can arrange a full-day ride with an overnight
camp-out. The ride begins in the morning with an ascent over Pine Knoll.
Riders then explore the remote sections of the Ranch, including the
remnants of an old sawmill and a deep canyon called Englestead Hollow.
The afternoon is spent riding through thick trees and shrubs en route
to the camp located in a quiet campground in the far northern section
of the Ranch. The evening will be spent playing games, eating a real
Dutch oven dinner, singing campfire songs, and listening to cowboy poetry.
Guests will sleep in tents under a beautiful, star-filled sky. After
a chuck wagon breakfast, shuttle vans will transport guests back to
the resort where the hot tub awaits! This ride is offered only during
the summer months and must be scheduled in advance. 
Pony
Rides • Kids under eight years old are too young for the horses
but they will love our pony rides. Ideally suited for the beginners,
our pony rides are led by wranglers and are very safe. 