Horseback Riding Through Logan Canyon

Horseback Riding Through Logan Canyon

Logan Canyon Horseback Riding, based at 11808 N Highway 89 in Garden City, runs guided trail rides from 1 hour up to 6 hours through the meadows, aspen groves, and ridgelines above Bear Lake. Rides are built for beginners and families as well as riders wanting a longer, more scenic route, and no prior riding experience is needed.

What to expect

The standard lineup includes a 1-hour ride suited to beginners and young kids, a 1.5-hour scenic ride, and a 3-hour ride up through ridge and alpine lake terrain. For groups wanting more, specialty rides run 3 to 6 hours, including a Steam Mill Canyon route and a Bear Lake Overlook ride that climbs high enough to see the whole lake spread out below. Longer rides include a sack lunch and require a minimum group size (typically 4 riders) plus 24-hour advance booking. Along the way, trails wind through pine and aspen forest, open meadows, and creek crossings, with a real chance of spotting deer, elk, or the occasional moose. Guides give a safety briefing and basic instruction before you set out, so it works fine for someone who has never been on a horse.

A second local option, Beaver Creek Lodge near Beaver Mountain, runs a similar 4-hour ride through the national forest to a Bear Lake overlook with a boxed lunch included, worth knowing about if Logan Canyon Horseback Riding is booked up on your dates.

Hours and pricing

Rides run seasonally, typically late spring through fall, with departures scheduled through the day rather than a fixed open/close time. Shorter 1-hour rides cost the least, with price climbing for the 3-hour and specialty 4 to 6-hour rides that include lunch. Because lunch rides need 24 hours notice and a minimum headcount, this is one activity worth booking a day or two ahead rather than showing up same-day.

Location and parking

11808 N Highway 89, Garden City, UT, a short drive north of town along the main highway, with a corral and parking area on site.

Local tips

The 1 to 1.5 hour rides are the easy call for families with younger kids or first-time riders, while the Bear Lake Overlook ride is worth the extra time if your group is comfortable in the saddle for a few hours and wants the best photo of the lake you'll get all trip. Mornings tend to be cooler and calmer for the horses, so early rides are a good pick in peak summer heat.

FAQs

• Do I need horseback riding experience to book a trail ride near Bear Lake? No, rides are designed for beginners, and guides give a safety briefing and basic instruction before setting out.
• How long are the horseback rides through Logan Canyon? Options range from a 1-hour beginner ride up to 6-hour specialty rides like the Bear Lake Overlook route, which includes lunch.
• Do I need to book in advance? Standard rides can often be booked same day, but lunch rides and specialty routes require at least 24 hours notice and a minimum group size.

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