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Horse Riding

Cowboy Trail Rides

📍 Las Vegas, CA

4.8(799 Google reviews)

Beginner-friendly guided horseback rides through Red Rock Canyon, led by retired military veterans. Home to 55 well-cared-for horses and mules. Children from age 7 welcome; plus-size riders up to 300+ lbs accommodated.

Beginner friendlyVeteran guidesBeautiful sceneryWell-matched horsesFamily favouriteWild donkeys
★★★★★Featured review by Amanda Serrano

What an INCREDIBLE experience!!! Our guides Mike (Tyree) and Jim are both retired military Veterans who provide this AMAZING experience this for the love of people and their horses who are experts on the path. Cowboy Trail Rides Red Rock Canyon is home to 55 horses who are well taken care of, loved and spoiled! Through the inclined terrain, rocks sand and mud up 5,000 feet and coasting along the rim at the top of this mountain we rode. Home to mountain lions, coyotes, wild mules and horses. A priceless experience in nature with clean , crisp air—-hard to believe this area was covered in snow just a week ago! THANK YOU Mike (Tyree) and Jim for making this an unforgettable experience filled with smiles, laughter, songs and great people! I highly recommend Cowboy Trail Rides in Red Rock National Conservation Clark County, Nevada! If you’re looking for a unique, family friendly adventure…Just Book It….you won’t regret it!😉🐎

🏆 Family Action Verdict

The top pick for families with kids aged 7+ wanting their first horseback experience in a genuinely spectacular desert setting. Veteran guides are patient, thorough with safety instruction, and skilled at pairing nervous riders with calm mounts. Families with plus-size members will find the accommodation genuinely inclusive.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Be upfront about your riding experience — guides use that information to match you with the right horse or mule
Arrive with time to spare for the 30-minute pre-ride instruction session
🎟️Ask about the sunset ride option paired with a Western BBQ for a longer family outing
🚗Bring water and sun protection — the canyon trail is exposed

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

799 Google reviews

Exceptional guides and staff45%
Perfect for beginners and families30%
Stunning desert scenery15%
Gentle well-trained horses and mules10%
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Amanda Serrano

a month ago

What an INCREDIBLE experience!!! Our guides Mike (Tyree) and Jim are both retired military Veterans who provide this AMAZING experience this for the love of people and their horses who are experts on the path. Cowboy Trail Rides Red Rock Canyon is home to 55 horses who are well taken care of, loved and spoiled! Through the inclined terrain, rocks sand and mud up 5,000 feet and coasting along the rim at the top of this mountain we rode. Home to mountain lions, coyotes, wild mules and horses. A priceless experience in nature with clean , crisp air—-hard to believe this area was covered in snow just a week ago! THANK YOU Mike (Tyree) and Jim for making this an unforgettable experience filled with smiles, laughter, songs and great people! I highly recommend Cowboy Trail Rides in Red Rock National Conservation Clark County, Nevada! If you’re looking for a unique, family friendly adventure…Just Book It….you won’t regret it!😉🐎

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Elizabeth Shilling

4 months ago

I had a great time at Cowboy Trails! The guides were super helpful and kind — you can tell they really care about both the guests and the animals. The trail itself is absolutely beautiful, with incredible desert scenery all around. About half of the “horses” are actually mules, and they’re wonderful to ride; sure-footed and gentle. The steak dinner afterward was delicious and came in a very hearty portion, perfect after a long ride. This is a great experience for beginners, too! Just be honest about your riding experience level when you arrive; the guides do a fantastic job matching each person with the right horse (or mule) so everyone feels comfortable and safe on the trail. They also accommodate plus-size riders (300+ lbs), which is amazing and makes the experience accessible to more people! I would definitely do this again next time I'm in Vegas.

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Junjie Z

2 months ago

We had a wonderful experience with Red Rock Cowboy Trail Rides! Our ride started at noon, and before heading out, the guides spent about 30 minutes explaining how to ride and matching us with the right horses. The scenery along the trail was beautiful, and the horses were very gentle and well-trained. Our young lady guide was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive throughout the ride, especially with beginners and kids, which made us feel very comfortable and safe. Our 7-year-old daughter had an amazing time — highly recommend for families!

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Kelly Thayer

a month ago

One of my favorite trail ride experiences ever!! It was absolutely worth it! The communication from the staff was great, my sister had to cancel and they were accommodating to the change of plans. Friendly guides that were super nice and they even let me ride Sage, the mule I said I really liked 😁 the views were stunning for the entire ride and the food was cooked perfectly! I would come back and do it again.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Cowboy Trail Rides operates from Red Rock Canyon with a herd of 55 horses and mules matched carefully to each rider. Guides — many retired military veterans — spend 30 minutes on instruction before departure. Trail options include Canyon Rim, Sunset with Western BBQ, and Red Springs routes. Wild donkeys frequently appear on trail. The team accommodates plus-size riders and families with no prior riding experience.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 06:00
Wednesday08:30 – 06:00
Thursday08:30 – 06:00
Friday08:30 – 06:00
Saturday08:30 – 06:00
Sunday08:30 – 06:00

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