1 / 2Griffith Park Horse Rentals
📍 Riverside Rancho, CA
Guided horseback trail rides covering 3 miles of Griffith Park terrain, with shorter handled rides for younger children. Front and rear guides accompany every group; helmets provided; walk-ins accepted.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A strong choice for families wanting a genuinely supervised trail riding experience in LA. Beginners get thorough pre-ride instruction and patient guides; experienced riders can request a trot. The 3-mile route through Griffith Park delivers real mountain scenery, not a paddock loop.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Dee Block
10 months ago
“So many horses, so many options for times to go out on a one hour trail ride with a group, so many great views along the way. A great family option for things to do in the LA area. Friendly folks from check in through mount, to dismount. Care for each rider is important, instructions on "steering" the animal were provided, and a waiver is required for the activity. Helmets are available as preferred. A forward and a rear guide were with the group with ample warnings of how to behave going up, going down, branches in the way, and to provide space for other riders or walkers. Our rear guide, Ezekiel, was fabulous and he worked to keep the group together. Definitely a worthwhile afternoon's activity.”
Gretel Arenas
10 months ago
“My husband and I went horseback riding at Griffith Park and we had such a great experience. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable the whole time. The horses were well behaved and easy to ride. The weather was perfect and the views were beautiful. It was such a peaceful and enjoyable outing. We would definitely recommend it. 10/10!”
DENAI Jackson
7 months ago
“The whole experience was awesome. The staff is helpful and friendly. I watch on FB where t h e people are interacting with their horses. This was up close and personal for me to pet the horses, talk to them and feed them. The horses are God's creation and It felt so good to be able to touch something He made.”
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Overview
Griffith Park Horse Rentals runs one-hour guided trail rides covering 3 miles of scenic Griffith Park. Shorter 20-minute handled rides are available for younger children not ready for a full trail. Each group has a front and rear guide. Helmets are provided on-site. Waivers are required before mounting. Staff give pre-ride safety instructions on steering and horse behavior. The horses are consistently described as fit, well-behaved, and well-cared-for.






