easy
2 hours
Basic physical condition suitable for sitting and light riding; no prior horseback experience required
Discover Rock Creek Canyon on horseback with serene lake views or panoramic ridges on the 2 Hour Trail Ride—perfect for families and first-time riders looking for an easy mountain escape.
Everyday | 9:30am or 2pm | Most popular!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rock Creek Canyon on a memorable horseback ride. Choose between the serene 9:30am Rock Creek Lake Trail Ride or the stunning 2pm Panorama Ride, perfect for families and first-time riders. Enjoy panoramic views and create lasting memories in this unique outdoor adventure.
Riders - $99.00
2 Hours
Choose the 9:30 AM Ride for lake-side tranquility or the 2 PM Panorama for elevated vistas.
Protect your feet during mounting and dismounting; boots with a small heel are best.
The trail is exposed in spots; stay hydrated and shield skin from high-altitude sun.
Letting your guide know helps them assign a horse best suited to your comfort level.
Rock Creek Canyon has long served as a route for indigenous Paiute hunters and later settlers using horses in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The area emphasizes Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile high desert and forest ecosystems for future riders.
Provides secure footing and protects feet while riding.
Keeps you warm during cool mountain mornings.
spring specific
Protects from sun exposure at high altitude.
summer specific
Stay hydrated throughout the two-hour ride.