Ride the Pecos Wilderness
Trek through the Pecos Wilderness in northern New Mexico from an accessible, drive-in horse camp.
South/Southwest Region
Arizona Trails: Visit Tucson Guest Ranches
Snow on the ground? Give your trail horse a break, and enjoy the rustic elegance of one of these Tucson guest ranches.
South Carolina Beach Ride
Seabrook Island, South Carolina, offers miles of superb beach riding. The equestrian center features a 42-stall barn and spacious pastures.
Arizona Ranch Getaway
Saddle up at the historic Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, one of the country’s top guestranch resorts, for luxury accommodations and abundant trail-riding opportunities.
Nature's Playground
Southwestern Utah offers a variety of terrain, from rocky desert canyons to cool mountain forests.
Red Rocks & Hidden Gems
Discover Southern Nevada’s towering mountain ranges, scenic canyons, and hidden charms.
Ride Southwestern Utah
Southwestern Utah offers a variety of terrain, from rocky desert canyons to cool mountain forests.
Go West!
Pull on your cowboy boots, and enjoy all things Western in Bandera, Texas, in the heart of Texas Hill Country. For top trail riding, here’s the inside scoop on four area destinations.
Trail Ride in Southern Utah
Winter is the perfect time to ride in the desert solitude of Southern Utah. One of our favorite areas is the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which has scenic deserts and spectacular canyons.
Winter Riding in Arizona
From November through April, the warm, sunny Arizona desert offers winter trail riding at its finest. If you plan to head to this area this winter, here are some helpful hints from a local.
West Texas Sojourn
Ride the high mountains and cactus-studded deserts of West Texas with our from-the-saddle report.
Mountains of Mystery
Arizona’s Superstition Mountains are steeped in lore, intrigue, and mystery. Here’s our from-the-saddle report.
Explore the Grand Canyon
We take you riding and horse camping in Arizona?s spectacular Grand Canyon National Park. Bring your own horse or ride a park mule, and be sure to stop at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
Old West Trail-Riding Adventure in Tombstone, Arizona
The famous gunfight at the OK Corral occurred in Tombstone, Arizona. There was a lot more going on during that era than just that gunfight at the OK Corral. We wanted to go trail riding with our horses in and around Tombstone, Arizona to relive a bit of Old West history. Our base of trail riding operations was the Tombstone Livery Stable,
The Goldfield Mountains: Trail Riding in Goldfield, Arizona
Riding trails in the Goldfield Mountains snake throughout washes, up and around mountains, and down into gullies. Here’s a from-the-saddle report.
Trail Ride in Anza-Borrego State Park
Trail Ride in Anza Borrego Desert State Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, east of San Diego, California, offers 1,000 square miles of wilderness awaiting trail-riding exploration.
Cactus & Corrals: Trail Riding in Southeastern Arizona
Southeastern Arizona offers sun-filled trails, varied terrain, and rich history. Here are nine hot spots awaiting the adventurous trail rider. Plus, enjoy a bonus photo album of the Krones? trip to Southeast Arizona!
Trail Riding Through Arizona's Past
Head to the OK Corral at Apache Junction, Ariz. Located next to the mysterious and beautiful Superstition Mountains, the OK Corral provides one-hour to all-day rides and overnight pack trips.
Trail Riding in the Gila and Blue Range Wilderness Areas Glenwood, New Mexico
Last spring, I decided to take a trail riding pack trip somewhere in New Mexico. I found an advertisement in The Trail Rider for the horseback-adventure company U-Trail, The Gila Wilderness, located in Glenwood on the western edge of the Gila and Blue Range Wilderness Areas in southwest New Mexico.
Your Trail Story: Trail Riding in New Mexico
Saddle up and ride into the Gila Wilderness with Wolfhorse Outfitters, an outfit run by Joe Saenz, an Apache who specializes in taking out small groups and teaching survival skills.
Texas Trail Riding Adventure
Cypress Trails offers secluded, wooded trails in the heart of suburbia - and a chance to elevate your riding skills.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona
Canyon de Chelly is the perfect place for a trail ride with your horse. Explore pictographs, petroglyphs and ruins on this amazing journey through history.