If you’re buying a home for sale in DC Ranch, you’ll be in the heart of horse country – and you’ll be glad to know that there are several places you can go to spend time on horseback. Check out the five best places to go horseback riding in Scottsdale, which are all within a short drive from the DC Ranch community.
The 5 Best Places to Go Horseback Riding in Scottsdale
Local favorites for horseback riding in Scottsdale include:
- Cave Creek Outfitters
- Arizona Horseback Adventures
- MacDonald’s Ranch
- Trailhead Ranch
- Cave Creek Trail Rides
Each of these places has its own unique charm, so check them out below and figure out which ones you’d like to try for your first horseback riding adventure after you move into your new home at DC Ranch.
Cave Creek Outfitters
Cave Creek Outfitters
31313 North 144th Street
Scottsdale
480-471-4635
Cave Creek Outfitters can take you through some of this area’s most pristine desert scenery, right between McDowell Mountain and Mazatzal Mountain Range. They offer one- and two-hour rides, as well as adventure packages that include lunch and more. Cave Creek Outfitters is also a Tonto National Forest permit-holder.
Arizona Horseback Adventures
Arizona Horseback Adventures
44029 North Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek
480-488-9117
Arizona Horseback Adventures takes you on a guided tour through the beautiful Sonoran Desert; you can choose a 60- or 90-minute tour or opt for a full two-hour ride. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can join a “Trail Blazer” horseback ride, which are 3- and 4-hour tours that take you up-close to ancient petroglyphs. This is one of only a handful of horseback riding companies in Scottsdale that offers sunset rides through the desert.
MacDonald’s Ranch
MacDonald’s Ranch
26540 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale
480-585-0239
MacDonald’s Ranch is one of the oldest – and most well-known – horseback riding companies in Scottsdale. Their horseback rides wind through spectacular desert scenery through the Valley of the Sun, and you can choose the duration of your ride as well as the time of day; this ranch even offers moonlight rides throughout the year. You can opt for a stagecoach ride and attend a Cowboy Cookout, as well, if horseback riding isn’t your cup of tea.
Trailhead Ranch
Trailhead Ranch
35013 North 49th Street
Cave Creek
480-488-2251
Trailhead Ranch has been offering trail rides since 1986, and their guides are some of the best in the business. They specialize in working with guests of all experience levels – even those who are very unfamiliar with horseback riding. Trailhead Ranch offers breakfast rides, lunch rides and even sunset and moonlight rides. (They even offer special honeymoon rides!)
Cave Creek Trail Rides
Cave Creek Trail Rides
37019 North 32nd Street
Cave Creek
623-742-6700
Cave Creek Trail Rides promises you a great time – and they deliver. With gentle, safe and sure-footed horses, as well as experienced guides who share local history with you on your tour, you’ll enjoy yourself from start to finish.
Are You Selling a Home in DC Ranch?
Thinking about selling your home in DC Ranch? Call us at 480-360-0281 to find out how we’ll market it to all the right buyers. If you’re also looking for a new home, we’d love to show you any listing in the community. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll be happy to search for something that’s a perfect match for your needs.
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Don Matheson
Realtor | Founder
The Matheson Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
866-613-8356
don@scottsdalerealestate.com
