ORDERVILLE HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Trails and S'mores: An Evening Ride into Red Hollow's Slot
A 1.5-hour guided horseback ride from Red Hollow that winds into a narrow slot canyon and returns at dusk for a campfire and S'mores—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Sunset Trails and S'mores: An Evening Ride into Red Hollow's Slot.
Ride through stark sandstone country to Red Hollow, then leave the saddle for a short walk into a narrow slot canyon before heading back at sunset for a campfire and S’mores—an intimate, desert-evening horse experience outside Orderville, Utah.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sandstone Ridges and Red Hollow
The route threads through striking sandstone scenery on the approach to Red Hollow canyon, offering classic southern Utah textures and colors on horseback.
A Walk Inside a Narrow Slot
Part of the trip includes dismounting for a short walk up into the narrow slot canyon at Red Hollow, a concentrated moment of canyon exploration within the ride.
Sunset Return with Campfire and S’mores
The ride returns at dusk to the barn for a campfire; riders share S’mores with their wrangler as the sun sets over the desert.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The White Sands Sunset & S’mores Horseback Ride is a paced 1.5-hour outing that moves from the barn through sandstone terrain to Red Hollow, pauses for a brief on-foot exploration of a narrow slot canyon, then remounts for a dusk ride back to the barn where a campfire and S’mores close the evening.
THE LANDSCAPE
Sandstone Ridges and Red Hollow
The route threads through striking sandstone scenery on the approach to Red Hollow canyon, offering classic southern Utah textures and colors on horseback.
THE ROUTE
A Walk Inside a Narrow Slot
Part of the trip includes dismounting for a short walk up into the narrow slot canyon at Red Hollow, a concentrated moment of canyon exploration within the ride.
THE EVENING
Sunset Return with Campfire and S’mores
The ride returns at dusk to the barn for a campfire; riders share S’mores with their wrangler as the sun sets over the desert.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The ride meets at Red Hollow in Orderville, UT.
The full experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Long pants, closed-toe shoes, water, and a hat or sun protection are required or recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The White Sands Sunset & S’mores Horseback Ride has a duration of 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Red Hollow, Orderville, UT.
Is there a campfire and S’mores included?
Yes—the ride returns at sunset for a campfire where riders enjoy S’mores with their wrangler.
What should I bring?
Bring long pants, closed-toe shoes, water, and a hat or other sun protection.
Are there restrictions on who can participate?
There are several restrictions: pregnant women may not participate, maximum rider weight is 220 lbs, participants must understand English, and the ride is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.
Is this the same trail as the daytime ride?
Yes—this is the same trail used for the daytime 1-hour White Mountain Horseback Ride, conducted in an evening format that includes a sunset return and campfire.