The route is reversed in the fall. Begin the cattle drive from the summer range high on the Bryce Canyon Plateau to the winter range on the Arizona Strip country. Riders will be working with the cowboys to move a large herd of cows south through Long Valley, around the southern edge of Zion National Park and across the sagebrush flats of the Strip toward the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The ranch s winter headquarters is located 13 miles from the north rim near Toroweap, and their southern boundary is the canyon. Head northwest of Casper through the red hills to Buffalo Creek Canyon, where camp is set for the next two nights.
Afternoon ride in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.
The terrain changes as you approach the Red Wall. Camp is at the old headquarters of the Buffalo Creek Ranch, where there is much of historical interest. There will be a long canter back to camp, or a shorter ride as an alternative. Ride south following the Red Wall. Transfer back to the motel.