Horseback Riding

Town of Cave Creek Horseback Riding Trails:

Cave Creek manages a network of trails in and around town that connect the neighborhoods to the Town Core area, as well as to the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek Regional Park and to the Desert Foothills Land Trust properties. These trails allow for bicyclists, horseback riding and pedestrians to share the trails.  Please remember that horses always have the right-of-way on trails. Bicyclists and pedestrians should always practice caution when approaching horseback riders on the trail and move over to avoid accidents or spooking horses.

The Town is still working on expanding its network of trails to provide even more connectivity for outdoor recreationists, so there are no maps available at this time. However, the trails are marked and you will see the paths in the Town Core area near the shops and restaurants.

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Horseback Riding:

As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. 

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area offers over seven miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 1.2 miles to 4.6 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.

Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going.  Trails within the Park link to the Maricopa Trail  and the Tonto National Forest.

 Horse Staging Area

A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view Maricopa Parks maps section for available trails.

Horseback Riding Stables

A private vendor operates Arizona Horseback Adventures and it is located next to the entrance of the park. For more information and rates call 480-488-9117 or visit their website.

Cave Creek Regional Park Horseback Riding:

Cave Creek Regional Park offers over 11-miles of trails and connects to the Maricopa Trail and to the Tonto National Forest. Park trails range in length from 0.2-miles to 5.8-miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.

All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette and leave no trace principles.

Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going.

Horse Staging Area

A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park Please view the map section for Maricopa Parks for more details.

Horseback Riding Stables

Step back in time, as we share the mining history of the Cave Creek Regional Park. Paint a memory-making picture of pioneers ranching and mining in this area 150 years ago. Enjoy vistas of Phoenix or the wide-open empty space of the desert. Our knowledge guides will educate you on the unique desert flora and fauna of the Arizona Desert.

Visit Cave Creek Trailrides or call 623-742-6700 for pricing and more information. Cave Creek Trailrides is a recreation service partner with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation.

Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT)

Desert Foothills Land Trust is a non-profit organization that works to conserve the most sensitive and important spaces in the community. To date DFLT has conserved 68-0 acres on 23 preserves, many of which are open to the public for recreation and exploration.

To find out which of its preserves are open to the public and what recreational activities are allowed on the trails visit DFLT's website.