Things to do in Central Arizona, Central Arizona: The Best Horseback Riding Tours

February 5, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona

1. Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Tours

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Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Tours

Canyon Creek Ranch is nestled on 130 breathtaking acres in Cold Water Canyon, just twenty miles north of Phoenix in Black CanyonCity, Arizona. The ranch is surrounded by 71,000 acres of National Monument land, featuring rugged hills, fantastic volcanic formations, ancient Native American petroglyphs and the Agua Fria River. The ranch offers great views of the surrounding mountains and miles of natural Sonoran desert to explore and enjoy.

2. Cave Creek Outfitters

31313 N 144th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-6875 +1 480-471-4635 [email protected] http://www.cavecreekoutfitters.com/
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5.0 based on 585 reviews

Cave Creek Outfitters

Cave Creek Outfitters is a riding stable offering rides into the Tonto National Forest and the Scottsdale Preserve. Also available Group activities such as Corporate Events, Teambuilding, Cowboy Cookouts, and Cowboy Games.

Reviewed By yek531 - Boston, United States

Our 2 hour ride was amazing, we ALL loved it, from Mom & Dad to our 3 kids, 21 16 & 13 years old. The sights were spectacular and Pam our guide was amazing! She gave us so much great fun educational information, she was kind, informative, engaging and just a great person to be with! We enjoyed every minute, then after we went had an amazing meal, bon fire, heaters ( it was chilly in Dec) then axe throwing and bow and arrow shooting, horse lassoing,, my kids all wanting bragging rights for the win! It was an awesome day that my kids and husband and I will always remember! Thank you Pam and everyone at Cave Creek!

3. M Diamond Ranch

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M Diamond Ranch

M Diamond Ranch provides guided horseback rides, cookouts and a Guest House on a historic 35,000 acre working cattle ranch near Sedona, AZ. Fiirst-timers, novices and experienced riders all find true western adventures and hospitality...Guest House sleeps up to 6 people for a unique vacation experience. Lunch and Dinner cookouts are offered for all; horseback rides are for kids 7 and older.

4. Cave Creek Trail Rides

37019 N 32nd Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 +1 623-742-6700 [email protected] http://www.cavecreektrailrides.com
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Cave Creek Trail Rides

Located just north of Phoenix, we offer a variety of horseback rides through the beautiful Sonoran Desert. All of our horses are gentle and experienced and take great care of our guests. We specialize in family friendly, safe horseback rides that are perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike. Our trails provide an excellent view of the Go John Mountains and the Phoenix valley below. We offer THE best horseback rides in the Phoenix area. Here at Cave Creek Trail Rides, we are known for our warm hospitality and our well cared for horses. Our guides are always friendly and courteous and love to share their knowledge about horses, the Sonoran Desert, and Cave Creek's history. Our horses are gentle, well mannered and always well cared for. Cave Creek Trail Rides offers a true western experience! We even include cowboy boots, hats and chaps to wear on your ride or just for great picture opportunities. We are dedicated to making your trail ride with us the highlight of your trip.

Reviewed By mifried - Chicago, United States

We had a wonderful one hour trail ride with Kailie. What set this ride apart was the path we went on-- it was quite hilly, narrow, and full of beautiful scenery, one of the more interesting trails that I have done on a beginner recreational ride. I also enjoyed learning about the horses that we were riding-- we learned some silly and interesting facts about them. Kailie was lovely to chat with in general. We had a small group and it did not feel like a "factory" although it was a busy period!

5. Fort McDowell Adventures

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Fort McDowell Adventures

You may have seen us on TV's The Amazing Race! Acres of pristine Arizonan foothills play host to a one-of-a-kind real wild west experience with something for everybody! We are the premier outdoor activity and event venue in the great state of Arizona and feature four unique event venues and tons of activities for families and groups! Experience the Sonoran Adventure Center, Friday Night Franks (an authentic western campfire cookout), The Yavapai Experience (a Native American cultural heritage tour, a festive Tequila Bus, horseback riding, cattle drives, off-roading adventures and more!Perfect for weddings, groups, parties and corporate events -- we can accommodate groups of 10-2,000. We've hosted 1,400 guests for a sit down plated dinner at La Puesta del Sol and intimate cowboy cookouts for groups of 10, cattle drives for 400 and team-building events for 20. No matter what size your group and no matter what the occasion, Fort McDowell Adventures has the experiences, venues, and staff to create memories that will last a lifetime.

6. Wild West Trail Rides

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Wild West Trail Rides

Trail Riding Provided in the Phoenix, Scottdale, Anthem, New River, Surprise, Glendale area. We also provide ponies for parties and at Christmas we provide Santa and ponies and elf to go to your house. Our Horses are gentle we do rides and parties.

7. OK Corral

5470 E Apache Trl, Apache Junction, AZ 85119-8654 +1 480-982-4040 http://www.okcorrals.com
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OK Corral

Saddle up for an incredible horseback ride with Superstition's O.K. Corral Stables! Venture out with our guides and horses into one of the most iconic mountainous regions of the Southwest. The history, diversity and beauty of the Superstition and Goldfield Mountains are second to none! Choose from Hourly rides up to All Day.

Reviewed By celendermp - Cleveland, United States

Beautiful ride through the Goldfield mountain area. We had a great guide. He was knowledgeable about the different cactus and other plants as well as the trails and history of the area. Great ride and cannot wait to do it again next year

8. Trailhead Ranch

35013 N 49th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-9021 +1 480-488-2251 [email protected] http://www.trailheadranch.net/
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Trailhead Ranch

Trailhead Ranch is a trail riding facility that takes guests horseback riding around the beautiful Sonoran desert. Whether you are an experienced rider or have never ridden before, our horses (and guides) will take great care of you and give you an amazing experience in Arizona!

Reviewed By bearsfanxo - Troy, United States

My mother and I have been riding together since I was a small child and we decided to book a ride with Russ while we were in town. It was one of the best we have ever had! Russ is incredibly friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and his horses are well taken care of. Definitely recommend going with Trailhead Ranch if you are looking to ride.

9. Arizona Adventure

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Arizona Adventure

HOWDY PARDNER,By golly pardner, looks like Arizona Adventure done gone “City "Slicker” on us. Dat’s right. Now we got air conditioning. One other thing Pilgram, 4 or more folks get you a dang fine discount. Heck!! Gather up a bunch of folks and climb on in and enjoy our cool tours.You can now book a “Private Tour” With ARIZONA ADVENTURE at no additional cost. But Remember! The more folks you gather up the bigger the DISCOUNT! Whether it’s the Apache Trail Tour, Red Rocks of Sedona Tour, Tucson Tour, Ghost town of Jerome Tour, Horseback Riding Tour, or just a Wild West Tour of Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona Adventure is waiting to make Arizona a place for all your Wild West memories. We use Cowboy guides and run cowboy orientated tours, because that what Arizona is about. GERONIMO, WYATT EARP, BAT MASTERSON, JOHNNY RINGO are an infamous few who made Arizona home. Let’s not forget “THE TOWN TOO TOUGH TO DIE”.

10. Los Cedros USA

8700 E Black Mountain Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266-1346 +1 480-575-6100 [email protected] http://www.loscedros.com
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Los Cedros USA

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