GARDEN CITY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ridge Ride and Picnic: A 2.5‑Hour Lunch on Horseback Above Garden City
A guided, 2.5‑hour horseback outing by Logan Canyon Horseback Riding that climbs a mountain trail to a scenic ridge for a packed picnic — a concise field guide to what to expect and what to bring.
Ridge Ride and Picnic: A 2.5‑Hour Lunch on Horseback Above Garden City.
This is a guided horseback ride along a mountain trail that ascends to a scenic ridge where riders stop for a picnic; bottled water and sack lunches are provided and the route features only small trail inclines and declines, making it appropriate for riders of varying experience levels.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic Ridge Vistas
The ride climbs to a mountain ridge where the outlook is the focal point of the trip — a deliberate stop to take in the high‑country scenery from horseback before lunch.
Packed Lunch on the Trail
A sack lunch and bottled water are provided for every guest, allowing the ride to pause for a filling picnic at the ridge without logistics to carry your own meal.
Accessible Trail Experience
The route includes small inclines and declines and is staged as a popular ride for riders across skill levels, led throughout by a guide.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
Over roughly two and a half hours, a guide leads the group up a mountain trail; the pace and terrain are managed for comfort, the ascent opens onto a ridge where the party dismounts for a packed picnic, then returns along the trail — all accompanied by the rhythm of the horse and framed by expansive mountain views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride works for — and who should exercise caution.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 2.5‑hour lunch ride and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Long pants are recommended; closed‑toe shoes are required. Apply sunscreen and insect repellant prior to the ride. Equestrian helmets are available free of charge and riders 17 and younger are required to wear one.
Bottled water and sack lunches are packed for all guests for the picnic stop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lunch ride?
The lunch ride is approximately 2.5 hours.
Is lunch provided?
Yes — bottled water and sack lunches are packed for all guests on this ride.
What are the age limits?
Participants must be at least 7 years old to ride.
Are helmets required?
Helmets are available free of charge; participants 17 and younger are required to wear an equestrian helmet.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes — the maximum weight for horseback rides is 275 lbs.
Are there health or waiver requirements?
Riders must be in strong, healthy physical condition; health conditions and special needs should be disclosed before booking, and all guests must sign a liability waiver prior to participating (adults sign their own; minors require a parent or legal guardian to sign).