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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

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!

The horses taking a drink midpoint during the ride.

Always a beautiful view along the trail.

Permitted with the:

Tonto National Forest-State of Az Trust Lands

Spur Cross Conservation / Maricopa County Parks

Town of Cave Creek

Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve

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