Trail Horse Adventures
All Rides Stay within Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Dead Horse Ranch State Park and the Verde Valley are home to a wide variety of wild animals that you may encounter on your horseback ride. These animals include but are not limited to: javelina, great blue heron, black hawks, raccoons, mule deer, beavers, ducks and frogs. Tuzigoot National Monument is clearly visible from our two and a half hour trail.
There are many great views from horseback along the trail.
Whether you're up for a day trip or on vacation a horseback ride with Trail Horse Adventures is a great sightseeing opportunity and family friendly activity. A definite must on your list of fun things to do while visiting Sedona, Jerome and the rest of the Verde Valley. If you love outdoor recreation and want to be a cowboy for the day reserve your ride today!
Outlaw Trail
This ride takes you past the lakes and within earshot of the river. See a variety of trees, plants and wildlife native to the Verde Valley and enjoy the shade provided by the Cottonwood and Willow Riparian Gallery Forest which is along the Verde River. This is one of only twenty remaining stands in the world. You will be following a trail that many outlaws would have taken through the mesquite, creosote trees and past Native American cliff dwellings. 1-hour ride $64+ tax
High Desert Trail
Take a ride through the high desert past Native American cliff dwellings, settlers gravesites and through fields of creosote and mesquite trees. Ride through the limestone hills and look for rabbits, snakes, foxes, deer and a wide variety of birds and plant life that are more beautiful than words can describe. 1.5 hour ride $79+ tax
Monument Loop Trail
Experience the Verde River Greenbelt multiple times on this trail that takes you not only into the river bed but also along the river for part of your ride. Follow the trail past the old cemetery where many graves are marked by dilapidated stone and wooden markers. Enjoy the view of Tuzigoot Indian Ruins a National Monument. Keep your eyes peeled for the magnificent desert wildlife and the abundant vegetation surrounding the trail.
2.5 hour ride $100+ tax
Three-Hour Lunch Ride
Enjoy a Picnic on Monument Loop Trail. Expand your experience with a serene interlude along the Verde River while enjoying the Monument Loop Trail. (Combined with Trail Ride 3 Hours) $125+ tax