There’s no better place to soak up the Arizona sun than in the heart of the desert, and there’s no better way to do it than on horseback. Experience both with the Sedona Horseback Riding adventures offered by the Foothills Ranch.
Your gateway to the American Old West
The Foothills Ranch is a family-owned and operated horse farm, which has opened its gates to guests seeking to experience the definitive Valley adventure. For the past 15 years, the Foothills Ranch has offered scenic tours on horseback – lasting anywhere from an hour to an entire day.
Conveniently located along Arizona State Route 69, the Foothills Ranch easily connects to urban centers like Phoenix and Sedona, approximately an hour’s drive away. It is also just 30 minutes away from the city of Prescott.
Even though guests enter the Ranch via the highway, the trails that the horseback tours will take you ventures out “over a million acres” away from any major road. The magnificence of the desert is yours to bask in, contemplate, and be awed by.
An experience that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime
Want to take the kids out on a Wild West-inspired adventure? Or perhaps impress your sweetie with the most romantic date in the Valley? The Foothills Ranch readily accommodates custom rides for all types of guests, making each Sedona Horseback Riding adventure unique and unquestionably memorable.
Your safety is guaranteed every step of the way. The guides will match you with a horse best suited for your riding ability. All trail rides are safe for children at least six years old. Every tour is accompanied by some of the best professional trail guides, cowboys, and wranglers in the industry.
What you can expect to see on a Sedona Horseback Riding adventure
As you explore Sedona’s desert expanse on horseback, keep your eyes peeled for these unforgettable sights:
- Historic Big Bug Creek – Once a bustling mining area in the late 1800s, this site is now the main attraction for the Foothills Ranch’s 1-Hour Rides. If you’re lucky, you can watch modern-day gold panners at work when the creek is running.
- Desert wildlife in abundance – Every Sedona Horseback Ride is a genuine learning experience as you and your family will encounter a mix of elk, deer, javelinas, quails, red tail hawks, owls, and various other species in their natural desert habitats.
- Ponderosa pines – These mighty, towering trees will surely make your jaw drop once your steed takes you to a cool elevation of 7,000 feet.
- The Bradshaw Mountains – The Sedona Horseback Rides can bring you to this fascinating mountain range so you can explore its many historic attractions, fabled ghost towns, mining settlements, Native American ruins, and thriving wilderness areas.
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