Cowboy Wow Ride

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• 5-hour horseback trail ride
• Roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas
• Experienced instructor/guide
• Lunch - Turkey, ham, Roast beef or Vegetarian sandwich

The Wow Ride starts at the Red Rock Canyon camp in the morning (the exact time depends on the time of year). Here you pack a lunch of sandwiches and drinks into your saddlebags and meet your horse. The first few minutes of your ride will give both horses and riders a chance to warm up and get to know one another. Soon, the adventure begins.

As you ride into a near-by canyon, the trail becomes steeper and the canyon closes in, leaving a passage that climbs between vertical sandstone walls toward the top of the ridge high above. The terrain becomes more challenging and more visually stunning. Huge boulders jumble at the bottom of towering cliffs or perch on the sides of the narrow canyon. Barrel cactus and cholla, creosote bushes and yucca fill the canyon with a surprising variety of desert vegetation. Wild burros, peering from behind Joshua trees, watch our progress. You'll want to keep an eye out for wildlife. It occurs to you that you are, indeed, Way out West.

Along the way there are several stops to give the horses a breather, to take some photos and to marvel at how high you have climbed. After about an hour and a half, you'll reach the top of the ridge and stop for lunch. This is where the WOW Ride really earns its name. The view is incredible - far below lies Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and, on a clear day, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. After lunch, follow the trail along the cliff edge, soaking in the view. The desert appears untouched until you come across the remains of an old mining road, no more than a track through the sand and rocks. Across the valley, the pine-covered Spring Mountains tower behind the red and yellow sandstone of the Red Rock escarpment to form a backdrop for this amazing landscape.

This is how the Southwest must have appeared to its original inhabitants, to early explorers, and to 19th Century settlers. Seeing this countryside from horseback adds to the feeling that you have slipped back in time. It's no wonder the desert Southwest seems an enchanted place.

By mid-afternoon you will be back in camp. If you are like many of our guests, you'll find it hard to say good-bye to this beautiful country, to your wranglers, and, perhaps most of all, to the horse with whom you shared a unique experience.

This ride may not be for everyone. But if you have a spirit of adventure and the desire and stamina to challenge yourself with an extended back-country horseback ride, the WOW Ride is waiting for you.

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Gratuities (a courtesy tip is expected)

Jeans or long trousers are required to be worn in addition to sturdy closed toe shoes, trainers or boots. During October – April a winter coat and layered clothing is strongly advised.

There is a minimum age requirement of 6 years.

No previous riding experience is necessary.

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Ticket	Quantity	Price
Adult	0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	£214.00
Child	0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	£198.00

  Child: 6-11 years

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