Hiking Tours
Tours in Arizona.

Guided horseback riding and western adventure operation on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation reservation in the Sonoran Desert east of Scottsdale, running guided trail rides through saguaro cactus forest, dry wash terrain, and rocky bajada foothills with views of the McDowell Mountains and the Verde River valley. Rides are available at sunrise, mid-morning, and sunset, with the sunset trail ride through silhouetted saguaro against the Sonoran sky among the most sought-after guided outdoor experiences in the Phoenix metropolitan region. Additional activities include guided desert ATV tours on the reservation's private trail network, cookout dinners in the desert, and hayride excursions appropriate for families and larger groups. The Fort McDowell location sits on Indigenous land with cultural commentary on Yavapai history and traditional uses of the Sonoran desert landscape woven throughout the guided experience. One of the most accessible authentic western horseback experiences within 45 minutes of Scottsdale and Phoenix.