Welcome to Mountain Joe's Trail Rides southeast of Moab
Join us for an unforgettable western horseback experience in
the La Sal Mountains
Just 45 minutes southeast of Moab, Utah.
About Us
An Unforgettable Horseback Adventure South of Moab, Utah
WE SPECIALIZE IN PERSONALIZED TRAIL RIDING EXPERIENCES
BOOK IN ADVANCE TO GET YOUR RIDE SCHEDULED!
Mountain Joe's Trail Rides provides safe and enjoyable trail rides for visitors and locals in southeastern Utah.
Our mountain trail rides take you up to an elevation of 8,000 feet where
temperatures are 15-20 degrees cooler than Moab and surrounding areas
Located in the gorgeous La Sal Mountains south of Moab, Mountain Joe's offers spectacular views,
beautiful National Forest lands, and personalized hospitality.
- SMALL GROUPS of from 2 to 5 adults and/or children for the 1-hour ride and, for the 2-hour adventure ride up to 4 adults or children 8 years and older
- We do not recommend that young children ride tandem on the 2-hour adventure tour
- COUPLES
- FAMILY REUNIONS ask about our rates
- SMALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!
Open from snow melt to the first snowfall (mid-March through November)
For inquiries or to request a ride, email mountainjoestrailrides@gmail.com
call or text (435) 669-6585
GPS Coordinates United States 38°22'29.0"N 109°08'05.0"W
$85 for the 1-hour ride
for beginners and groups with small children.
Children ages 6 and older who have sufficient confidence and skill may ride their own horses.
Children ages 6 and younger or 50 lbs and under may ride with an adult.
(Limit 5 riders including adults who may ride tandem with small children)
$150 for the 2-hour adventure ride
for experienced riders
(Limit 4 riders total. We do not recommend riding tandem
with small children on the mountain trails)
Children ages 8 and up may ride on the 2-hour tour depending on size, experience and level of confidence.
No charge for babies or young children who ride with parents on the 1-hour ride
250 lb Weight Limit
WE ARE FULLY INSURED AND DEDICATED TO YOUR SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT
Please book your ride in advance so we can ensure the best experience possible.
What to Wear and How to Prepare for Your Ride
What to Wear
Please wear long, durable pants and closed-toed shoes. Boots with a short heel are best, but sneakers will do. Brimmed hats are recommended, and it doesn't hurt to bring along a jacket, especially in the spring and autumn months.
How to Prepare
It's essential that you are sufficiently fit to mount and dismount a horse with minimal assistance, although we will provide a stepping stool if you need one. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and any other necessities you desire for your pleasure and comfort. We provide saddle horn bags for you to secure such items while on the trail.
How to Pay
Payments
We accept CASH
transfers via VENMO
CREDIT CARD payments through the SQUARE Point of Sale
GPS coordinates United States 38°22'29"N 109°08'05"W
Wolf Springs Ranch in Old La Sal, 45 min. southeast of Moab
Head east on Hwy 46 at La Sal Junction. Go 16 miles to Lower Two Mile Rd and turn north. Drive 4 miles passing Buckeye Rd and Mountain Shadow and you will come to the entrance of Wolf Springs Ranch. Enter through the gate and continue for another .4 miles and you will find us just west of the Family Cabin.
We're in a remote location, so follow directions with care.
GPS coordinates United States 38°22'29"N 109°08'05"W
Hitch a ride with our team of Belgian draft horses
We now offer wagon rides!
$350 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour
Community Events
Weddings
Family Reunions
Birthday Parties
Retreats
Hay Rides
Up to 16 passengers per wagon ride
Email mountainjoestrailrides@gmail.com or Call (435) 669-6585 for more information
Stay and Ride!
Wolf Springs Ranch
If you are interested in renting a cabin, family lodge or wedding and event venue in the same beautiful location where we stage our trail rides, check out Wolf Springs Ranch.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Horseback riding has inherent risks
Although we will make reasonable accommodations for those with physical limitations who are able to ride safely, we cannot accept clients with physical, medical or mental health conditions that would bring unnecessary risk to themselves or other riders. Riders must be able to safely mount and dismount a horse with minimal assistance.
250 lb. weight limit
ALL RIDERS MUST BE SOBER
Actual Customer Reviews (found on Tripadvisor)
Miss L April 2025
Highly Recommend!
We were a group of 5 - two kids (ages 8 and 11) and three adults (including a 74 year old). We had a terrific time. It was a treat to have an excuse to drive up into the mountains outside of Moab - such a different environment and MUCH cooler! We were met by the team and fitted to horses that suited our needs. We had a big range of experience in our group, including total beginners, and everything went smoothly. Joe is an affable guy and made the ride fun for the whole crew.
Visited April 2025•Traveled with family
Brandi C. October 2024
Amazing riding experience for my kids and me. Mountain Joe has a small group of well care for horses that provide an fun ride. He will help customize the adventure for your groups experience level. We will be back.
Savannah P. August 2024
The best trail riding experience money can buy!
Coming from someone that trains horses for a living, this was the best guided trail ride I've ever been on. We were placed on fun horses and were able to do more than just nose-to-tail riding. His rides are better than any dude ranch, camp, or outfitter by a country mile. It is evident that Mountain Joe cares for his horses and their well-being, making them well behaved and physically fit for the challenging terrain. He has well kept tack that fits each horse, and adjusts it according to the rider's preference. We drove to Utah from the east coast, and it is easy to say that we will be back again. We love Mountain Joe!
Sara W. May 2024
A great ride, it's perfect because the mountains are far cooler than Moab and we had wonderful scenery to include a canyon views and the forest on the ride. Mountain Joe is super helpful to those who are beginners and experienced, We did the 2 hour adventure ride and enjoyed every moment. The horses are so good and in wonderful condition (which I felt was super important). This is definitely worth the drive up to ranch.
Andrea G. March 2024
What a wonderful couple. They were kind and genuine. Joe’s love for what he does was undeniable. The horses were perfect and the views were amazing. Can’t imagine having a better experience for our family!
March 2024 Sunrise B
Amazing experience, unmatchable scenery. Reasonable price.
Came out to Moab for Easter Jeep Safari, had some downtime and our daughter always sees horseback riding opportunities on various vacations, I'm so glad we decided to make Mountain Joe's our first family trail ride! Booking our 2 hour ride was seamless. The day prior to our ride the mountains got a fair bit of snow and they were great about communicating the need to shift us to a trail that wasn't snow covered. Weather turned out fair and the scenery was beautiful, mountains in the background. Joe is fantastic, horses were well paired with riders. We will book again next time we are in Moab!
Best ride ever!
Jul 2023 • Solo
I have done dozens of trail rides and this was by far the best experience I ever had. Mountain Joe and Marjorie were incredibly hospitable, taking me on a new trail they had just created and tailoring my ride to me. I love horses and they were gracious enough to let me help unsaddle my horse, give them some treats, and answer all of my questions.
Their horses are not just well taken care of, but loved.
The trail itself is unbelievably peaceful and very scenic at points. Besides some grazing cattle and a few deer, we didn’t see another soul the entire ride.
Marjorie and Joe are a very sweet couple and I loved spending time with them.
Best ride ever!
Jul 2023 • Solo
I have done dozens of trail rides and this was by far the best experience I ever had. Mountain Joe and Marjorie were incredibly hospitable, taking me on a new trail they had just created and tailoring my ride to me. I love horses and they were gracious enough to let me help unsaddle my horse, give them some treats, and answer all of my questions.
Their horses are not just well taken care of, but loved.
The trail itself is unbelievably peaceful and very scenic at points. Besides some grazing cattle and a few deer, we didn’t see another soul the entire ride.
Marjorie and Joe are a very sweet couple and I loved spending time with them.
Great ride high desert ride
Couples
March 2023
A great ride with Mountain Joe:
My wife and I were Mountain Joe’s first trail ride of the 2023 season and he was gracious enough to trailer his horses down to the high desert due to the heavy snow at his ranch. We rode over varying terrains and the horses were great.
It was a great ride through beautiful country and Mountain Joe was a fantastic guide.
A little girl's dream come true
Sharon F
Apr 2023
The. Entire. Thing. This was one amazing experience from beginning to end. Our ride had to be re-routed due to the presence lingering snow, and loads of it, so Mountain Joe and his wife and partner Marjorie, took just my husband and I for a lovely meander through sagebrush country. The day, the ride, the weather, this couple…all were magical. They made sure we had enough experiences in several different kinds of terrain, after ascertaining our level of equestrian experience (like, none). They selected horses who were gentle and smooth…..it was fantastic to be so high in the air, especially for me, a very short person. To stare over the neck and head of a gorgeous animal….to learn how to use the reins… to try to become some version of being “one with the horse”. Well, I personally never got there but the whole two hours made my vacation, itself a long long time coming,, into a magical realization of a little girl”s dreams. You cannot have it better than this: two people devoted to bringing absolute joy to people and who love their animals and their lives. I feel blessed to have met them and to have ridden with them.
Best Horseback Ride in Moab
San Diego
Loved this ride! I have been to Moab half a dozen times, and have tried every horseback riding operation in the area. Finally I found Mountain Joe's! All the other operations are nose to tail one-mile rides (glorified pony rides), or the operators are just going through the motions. But riding with Mountain Joe is heaven! The horses are gorgeous, healthy and well-trained. Joe himself is a pleasure to ride with. He's happy to let you gallop if you want, or take your time. The terrain is beautiful--we were riding through ponderosa pines with snow-capped mountains in the distance. We didn't bump into a soul out there: just trees, birds, and a few wandering cows. And I loved riding his Tennessee Walker, Ringo--what a smooth gait! Organizing the ride was super easy, and the price was great. I'll be back, thanks for such a wonderful ride, Joe!
FAMILY REUNIONS
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
We can tailor a deal to help your family enjoy our gentle saddle horses, giving everyone an opportunity to ride no matter what their age or ability.
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
Day and half day packages are available at a per-hour cost for our entire herd. Wranglers will be on site for the entire time to assist you. You can incorporate both trail rides and kiddie rides into your family reunion activities.
Call for more information (435) 669-6585
MAKE OUR HORSES THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FAMILY REUNION
Children of all ages can enjoy safe, supervised rides on our gentle saddle horses. Parents and guardians are welcome to participate!
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What We Offer
Authentic Western-Style Trail Rides
250 lb. weight limit
For inquiries or to request a ride
email mountainjoestrailrides@gmail.com
call or text (435) 669-6585
Located near Moab and Monticello, Utah
Mountain Adventures
horseback riding
trail rides
Moab
Monticello
Seasonal Availability
email mountainjoestrailrides@gmail.com
to request a ride
call or text (435) 669-6585
(reception up here can be spotty, so texting is the
best option to request a ride)
Please include the number in party, ages, physical restrictions if applicable, and horseback riding experience. You will receive a map and directions with the confirmation email for your ride.