Horseback Ride through the Water Pocket Fold
Capitol Reef, Utah National Parks
About This Activity
Ride through the Waterpocket Fold area bordering Capitol Reef and Fishlake National Forest. Several local outfitters offer rides through washes and along ridges with views of red bluffs, the Windgate Tunnel, and petrified forest remnants. Rides range from 2 to 4 hours. Book ahead during peak season (May-October). Not suitable for children under age 7.
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