Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Rancho de Los Cerros is the oldest and most beautiful of all the Dude Ranches in Arizona and has only recently opened to the public. Enjoy our amazing views and beautiful architecture and learn about the historic ranch.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum weight limit is 230lbs.
Minimum age is 8 years of age
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guests will embark on a beautiful 90 minute ride through Coronado National Forest and Catalina State Park with amazing view of Santa Catalina Mountains. We take the time to personally estimate your abilities and then match you to a horse for your height and weight to make the trip as safe and comfortable as possible. There is a 240lb weight limit for your safety and the health of our horses. Although it takes a lot of time this process ensures that you are as safe as possible as this is our primary concern. So, please be patient with this individual instruction and loading. Once we are all safely riding horses we will follow beautiful trails with amazing views of the Saguaro Cactus and the Santa Catalina Mountains. Let's take some time by pausing to take some scenic family pictures and enjoy the vista. We have many amazing trails so the rides are always interesting with different trails.
What‘s Included
All riding tack and equipment
Dinner
Options
11:00am Late Morning Ride
1:30pm Afternoon Ride
9:00am Morning Ride
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice and leisurely
759kathy,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice day having a calm leisurely ride. Guides were friendly and explained how the horses need to be handled going up and down the trail. Try and get the road labeled better with your business. I am sure the house at the entrance is tired of strangers asking if this is Rancho only to find out it is a mile down the dirt road. You have business rights too to promote your ranch/business with signage that is not misleading to your customers.
Fantastic!!!
LYNN B,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous scenery on a picture perfect day! Ava made us feel safe while having lots if fun and conversation! Beautiful way to experience the environment and views. Horses were great too!
Great way to admire the mountains
rajawashere,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 90min tour was ideal for enjoying the scenery. Ari was our guide and was a lot of fun to talk to. Driving to the location was marginally tricky, but I'm sure you'll figure it out. Plan to arrive 30 min in advance, not because you'll be so lost but because it's nice to wander the grounds of the ranch beforehand. Be sure to look into the history of Rancho de Los Cerros beforehand to appreciate it more. The horses were great. Be sure to wear long pants, and bring a hat and water bottle. No one else booked the time slot we did, so it felt like a nice private tour. We went as a couple but we saw a family prepping for their ride right after.
Horseback ride with Ari
Amy R,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ari was a wonderful wrangler. Warm, informative and welcoming! Had a great time, the vistas are unbeatable and the grounds are lovely- I walked around after. A real gem. My horse Pearl, was great too. Highly recommend!
Guides were friendly, fun...
MARYLOUISE K,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guides were friendly, fun and professional. The horses all had cute names and personalities Great experience for all ages
Skill challenged but still enjoyable
raulm20162016,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking for a scenic adventure, this is it! The ranch is about 25 min from Tucson, but as soon as you enter the grounds, you’re transported into a different part of the country. Don’t hesitate if your horseback riding is limited because the staff will find you the most adequate horse for you. Ari, our guide, was kind, super polite and genuinely knowledgeable about ranch life. We had the best time. Totally worth it!
Our tour guide Ari was...
Carly G,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Ari was amazing we loved her, she was very knowledgeable in what she was doing and answered any questions we had along the way. 10/10
BEST RIDING IN TUCSON
Navigate32210361481,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best place in Tucson to go riding! It is a big beautiful ranch. The horses are beautiful and well taken care of. The views, terrain and landscape is gorgeous! Ross was a excellent wrangler on my ride. I have rode also with Wranglers Ari and Aspen who are great too! Its a win win on everything! Thank you x1000
Visit from London
Hannah S,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ross was super accommodating, considering my partner has never been on a horse, and was not sure what to expect, we had a fantastic time. As we were visiting from the UK this was such a great experience of going to a truly authentic ranch and having the experience of riding a horse through the Catalina State Park is certainly one of those bucket list experiences. The trail was beautiful and we also had the opportunity to take some photos, I would certainly recommend this experience.
Excellent tour (5 out of 5), highly recommend! The tour guide was very patient, kind and knowledgeable. Excellent views!
Donna K,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I tried to rate this a 5 out of 5, but it wouldn’t let me. Excellent views! Knowledgeable tour guide. Would do this again!!
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