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.

Horseback Riding Stables

  • Arizona Horseback Adventures  is located next to the entrance of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. For more information and rates call phone 480-488-9117.
  • Cave Creek Trailrides is a recreation service partner with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation. For more information and rates call phone 623-742-6700.

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 Maricopa Parks maps section for available trails.