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Ride to the Petroglyphs

We recently received a glowing testimonial from an out-of-town visitor who went on our ride to the Hohokam Petroglyphs.

Cave Creek – My own “Green Grass”

Uncle Carl came from Denmark in the late 1800’s with my great grandparents and settled in Eastern Montana in time to experience a winter to write home about.  Finally the winter melded into Spring that first year and  “green grass” began to poke itself out of what was left of the [...]

Petroglyph Rides

Sunset Rides
Drawings carved by early residents of the region.

Enjoy a 5 hour ride to the site of ancient Hohokam petroglyphs and experience what the Native Americans saw around 900-1200 A.D. There are many to look at, petroglyphs of bow and arrows, deer, bighorn sheep, etc. What were they really saying? Is it a map showing water? You tell us what you think, there is really no wrong answer to the mythical figures on the rocks. Human, animal and geometric forms, carved in rocks, thousands of years old...often studied, but rarely understood. Plan on spending the day in the saddle to see these unique carvings, and don't forget the camera!

Sunset Rides
The horses taking a drink midpoint during the ride.

We currently offer the option of three sunset rides. You may choose to ride for 1 hour, 1 1/2 hours or 2 hour. The sunset rides are offered year around and the time of the rides depends on the time of year. Example December 1 hour rides are from 4:15pm through 5:15 pm. As the days get longer the times will get later. For more information, contact us.

Bobcat Atop a Tall Saguaro
Always a beautiful view along the trail.

Permittee with the Tonto National Forest and State of Arizona Trust Land.
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