Guided Trail Rides

We offer rides from 1 hour up to 6 hours, for beginner and experienced riders. Groups are small in size, consisting of no more than 7 riders. This gives the opportunity for a more personalized tour and the ability to ask questions and discuss what you are seeing with your guide. We will gladly accommodate larger groups upon request with the addition of extra trail guides.

1 Hour Desert Ride

A guided walking ride that takes you into the Sonoran desert where you will see a great variety of plants native to the region, from the pincushion and hedgehog cactus, prickly pear, barrel cactus, ocatillo, mesquite, palo verde, to the giant saguaro cactus. Did you know the saguaro cactus flower is the state flower of Arizona, and the saguaro doesn't grow it's first arm until it reaches 50 years old? Just one of the many facts you will learn about the desert on this ride.

1 1/2 Hour Ride

The horses cooling their hooves in the creek and getting a well deserved drink.

We will take you through the valley of Saguaros, by an old prospectors claim, up and down slightly hilly terrain with great views and suitable for beginners. Bring a camera, you want to capture these images forever. Some of the animals living in our desert environment include; coyotes, javalina, bobcat, mule deer, tarantula, desert iguana, jackrabbit, gila monster and other assorted snakes and lizards. Keep your eyes peeled to see if you spot any of them on your ride.

2, 3 or 4 Hour Rides

2, 3 or 4 Hour Rides are moderate accommodating both beginner and intermediate riders. Enjoy the lush growth of the riparian area of Cave Creek, and the beauty of the Tonto National Forest.

Half day/Full Day Petroglyph Rides

Half day/Full Day Petroglyph Rides are all day rides through the Tonto National Forest. You'll stop to look at Indian Ruins, Petroglyphs, the worlds largest crested saguaro, a miners' cabin and lunch at an old stage coach stop. Wildlife sighting are more frequent on these wilderness trails, and you'll enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains and desert landscape. This ride is best for intermediate to experienced riders.

Corporate Group Rides

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Corporate group rides are especially popular, giving you and your colleagues an opportunity to take a well-deserved break from the office and experience together a fun, relaxing horseback riding adventure you'll never forget.

You may customize your group ride or choose from our six Trailblazer Rides, which range from 4 to 6 hours:

1. Native American Ruins Trail Ride, featuring the dwellings of the ancient Hohokam people who, for reasons unknown, disappeared around 1400 AD

2. Petroglyphs Trail Ride, featuring rock art by the ancient Hohokam people – images often studied, but rarely understood

3. Seven Springs Trail Ride, featuring a scenic journey along Cave Creek and a cowboy supper at Seven Springs

4. Stagecoach Stop Trail Ride, featuring an historic stagecoach stop once frequented by people going back and forth to gold mines

5. Sheep Bridge Trail Ride, featuring a bridge built for flocks of sheep to safely cross the Verde River

6. Crested Headed Saguaro Trail Ride, featuring the largest Crested headed Saguaro cactus in the world

Click here for more detailed descriptions of our Trailblazer Rides.

When you're ready to schedule your group ride, call 480-488-9117 or 800-758-9530 for a reservation.

Minimum age to ride horseback at Spur Cross Stables is 6 years old, however we can accommodate younger ages in our Lil Buckaroos program for children who are not ready to ride alone.

Directions to the ranch: Cave Creek Road to Spur Cross Road, north on Spur Cross Road 4 miles to the ranch (the last mile of Spur Cross is gravel).

Address: 44029 N Spur Cross, Cave Creek, AZ

Permitted with the:

Tonto National Forest-State of Az Trust Lands

Spur Cross Conservation / Maricopa County Parks

Town of Cave Creek

Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve