Zion Ranch - Western Adventure Y ou and your group will find amazing western adventures during your retreat at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. Horseback Riding Experience the flavor of the Old West as our professional wranglers keep you riding high in the saddle. Zion Ponderosa has the best string of healthy horses in all of Zion. Our morning and evening horseback rides will take you to plateaus overlooking Zion's world-famous gorges. All riders must be eight years or older.
Pony rides are available for children under the age of eight.
Checkerboard Overlook Ride . This ride is mainly flat and takes approximately one hour. Riders traverse the plateau that overlooks Checkerboard Mesa in the Park. Many species of natural trees and shrubs line the trail. Riders see Checkerboard Mesa from a number of different views.