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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 [...]

Trail Blazer Hikes

As the largest national forest in Arizona and the fifth largest in the country, there is no end to the splendor you’ll find in the Tonto National Forest. No one knows these trails like our experienced guides, and no other hiking opportunity will allow you to experience so much of the surrounding scenic beauty and wildlife quite like our Trailblazer Hikes. These hikes are unique in that that they are custom designed to appeal to your specifications.

Hikes are custom-designed per client
Hikes are 4-7 hours in duration
Some hikes depart from Spur Cross Trailhead. Other hikes are drop-off and pick-up by a ranch vehicle
Because of the custom nature of each hike please call for pricing
Group discounts are available

There is so much to see in the Tonto National Forest, and experiencing this unique national treasure on foot and in the care of an experienced and knowledgeable guide is the very best way to create a lifetime’s worth of memories. Each hike in this area is like a history lesson in itself, and when combined with the innate beauty of the Arizona desert a Trailblazer Hike is not to be missed.

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.