Where to Ride: the 5 Best Sunset Horse Rides in the USA

1.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Leave the Strip for a beginner-friendly sunset ride with Cowboy Trail Rides. Wranglers pair you with a calm horse or mule, guide you through Red Rock’s rocky terrain, and serve steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian BBQ by the fire. Guides such as Hayley, Denise, Katie, and Reilly may lead your group.

“this is honestly a must do! first off, the workers here specifically pair you with a horse that seems fit for you, then guide you the entire way which has different terrains, hills, and sceneries. then you end the night with AMAZING food hot chocolate and a fire! ps, bring a jacket!!!! it gets very cold.”

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2.Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,031 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159Best value

Leave the Strip for a peaceful 1.5-hour horseback ride through open desert, guided by wranglers such as Hector or Gecko. Expect calm horses, sunset views, a country-style dinner, optional roping, and a campfire under the stars. Pickup is available from select Strip hotels.

“I booked this as part of my daughter’s 21st birthday holiday and can’t praise the trip enough. Hector & co were amazing, friendly, supportive and their training of us as novice horse riders was exceptional. The food cooked by the chef Dylan was lovely and he was informative on the trip to the ranch, pointing out spots of interest. I would definitely recommend to anyone and would do it again. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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3.Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Leave the Strip for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride with wranglers such as Hector, Cesar, Chanel, and Chencho. Afterward, enjoy steak or mesquite chicken, campfire sides, apple pie, drinks, and a chance to meet the ranch animals before returning to Las Vegas.

“Such an enjoyable experience The guide and the ranch hands were so friendly it was my first time riding and they were so helpful and supportive I would definable recommend this trip”

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4.Sunset Horseback Ride With Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Ride gentle horses through Brazos Bluffs Ranch to a scenic overlook above the Brazos River. Guides such as Maddie, Savannah, Ruthie, and Mike provide riding instruction, while a carriage option helps non-riders enjoy the sunset, snacks, and campfire atmosphere.

“Amazing trip. Long beautiful trip to the bluffs. The horses were great and Ruthie and Savanna did an excellent job with my two daughters (11 and 13). The sunset was awesome. This is one of the best things I have ever done. Totally worth it”

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5.Oahu Sunset Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

At Gunstock Ranch in Laie, you’ll spend about 90 minutes on horseback along North Shore trails, guided by wranglers such as Raegan, Cooper, Summer, or Mateo. Expect calm horses, rolling ranch paths, ocean glimpses, and a scenic lookout timed for sunset. No riding experience is needed.

“I had a great time with my 2 granddaughters. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The views were awesome and the weather was clear and cool.”

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