Zion Back Country Horseback Ride: Virgin River - 1 hour
Zion National Park, Utah National Parks
About This Activity
For a nice relaxing horseback tour, the 1 hour ride will follow the Virgin River for about one mile to the Court of the Patriarchs and return you back to the loading corral.
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