An outstanding experience in the middle of the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest. This was my…read morefifth time at the ranch and I have already booked for a return trip for their opening week in 2023. Comfortable cabins, excellent food, well taken care of horses and super friendly and safety conscious owners and employees. If you want quiet and a great vacation - give Geronimo a try.

My husband and I went to the Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch because an acquaintance raved about the…read moreranch. We had an awesome time. Everyone at the ranch was very accommodating, the food was excellent and our cabin was nice and cozy. The scenery was beautiful and Maris and Seth explained the history. I hope to go back again soon.

My parents and I are from the UK, we had the absolute pleasure of staying with Tim and Marilyn at…read moretheir amazing ranch. Having hardly any experience riding, it didn't stop us what so ever. Tim had so much patience with us as he taught us how to ride western style. The memories will last a lifetime. Words can not describe how much we enjoyed our stay, from the Elk first thing in the morning, to the fantastic sunset in the evening and everything inbetween, we were just in total amazement throughout. Although the pictures are phenomenal, they really don't do this place justice, it's beautiful. I would absolutely have no problem recommending this ranch to anyone, whatever your riding skills are, I can't wait to return. Maybe with a little more riding experience on my next visit, I loved riding so much I'm looking at taking it up back home. Thank you both so much for an amazing experience, you are lovely, wonderful people. God bless you.

From the owner: Imagine yourself on the vast, open ranges of Concho Hills. Welcome to a ranching experience like no…read moreother. Western riding is usually a fundamental part of this experience. Our riding program goes beyond the typical guest ranch ride. Here, we don't follow set trails; instead, you might find yourself working cattle or navigating the open range. Authentic Riding Style: We teach "Western Reinsman" or "Ranch Riding", inspired by the Spanish Vaqueros who taught American cowboys how to work cattle. This involves guiding with your legs and seat, preparing you to keep your hands available for real ranch tasks. Horse Training for Real Work: This isn't just riding; it's an education in horsemanship. We're not just providing an experience; we're giving you skills that will last a lifetime. Our horses are trained for cattle work, requiring you to develop leadership, trust, and consistent communication skills with your horse. Fantastic country, comfortable lodging, and meals which have received raves from our guests.

Donald was so light hearted and entertaining! The horses were calm and it was a beautiful ride up…read morethe mountain! This was my friend's first time on a horse and Donald made jokes to make them comfortable and made sure to go over all the safety protocols. I also had trouble getting my pictures and Donald went out of his way to send them to email to make sure I got them!

Excellent experience on the 2 hour ride. Healthy, well cared for horses that are calm for…read morebeginners but still responsive for experienced riders. Highly recommend and will definitely be back for the 4 hour ride on our next visit.

I wish I could leave zero stars. The man was so incredibly rude. We did not know if we were at the…read morecorrect location and we didn't want to trespass on private property. We asked the man who was sitting on his porch if these were the stables and he didn't even attempt to get up from his chair. Obviously we didn't know the area. He yelled from his chair and said, "If you want to get out of your car and talk to me you can. We're not drive up service!" So needless to say we just left and didn't attempt to try and get a tour from this man. I should've known judging by other reviews and judging by their answering machine service. His entire demeanor was very rude and almost like he hates people. Maybe he just hates people that get there anytime close to 2pm? We had arrived at 1:45pm, I guess that was still too late for him. I'm still trying to understand if we did something wrong or if we were the ones being rude. I would not recommend this place if it's your first time. Seems like this man will suck the fun and life out of your first time experience.

Been there twice once on Christmas day and yes, the old man might not be the friendliest person on…read morethis earth, but he is the real deal straight up cowboy, and the hands are too. this might not be the place for you if you want someone to sugar coat things for you or paint a pretty picture for you. I will continue to take my family back to get the full experience of a horseback ride in the mountain on a snowy Christmas day! now granted we are a horse family and have horses of our own back in Texas, but we don't have the mountain like old man Runnels has. Thank you, Mr. Runnels and will go back for that Elk hunt we talked about. God bless and hope to see you soon!

We love this place they make you feel Like family I highly…read morerecommend Orona Ranch the have great knowledge of horses get kids involved

Gloria is great with the kids. She is very hands on with my 5 year old and the horses are just…read morewonderful.

My children recently attended the Black Range camp for 2 weeks. The camp was incredible with…read moreactivities such as skeet and rifle shooting, horseback riding, hiking, archery, sports games, Indian lore, cattle drive, and visiting a mine. My children rate this camp 5 stars. I rate it 4 only because this is the first time they were away from home and direct parent communication with the children is discouraged. I was told that kids are never homesick at camp. Care packages and letters are well received but if you call the Camp to check on your children they will not give you much information. All of the kids seemed to have a great time and most of the kids at the camp return each summer. The age range of attendees is 8-18. Young adults are there for overall supervision. Older kids do a fantastic job of caring for the younger kids. Everyone seemed to get along well and there was an air of friendly competition between the "tribes." Kids were divided into 4 tribes and competed against each other throughout the 2 weeks. A Nurse Practitioner attends the entire time to deal with any mishaps. She returns annually. Parents are invited for the last Camp Fire to watch skits and awards. The level of creativity amongst the kids is astounding. For kids leaving home for the first time, and at a young age, it was worrisome to me that communication was somewhat lacking. There is a land line, and Greg, the owner of the camp, is very good about answering and responding to all inquiries. My kids will be returning again next year and I will have less hesitation about sending them. Greg was right, the kids were NOT homesick.

I took my wife and our dog for a walk along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, and it was exactly the…read morereset we needed. We went in late November, when the cottonwoods are still glowing gold, and the whole riverside felt like it was an autumn paradise. The trail is flat and easy, with long stretches that let you really settle into the scenery-Rio Grande on one side, trees and little side ponds on the other. Our dog loved it. There's plenty of room to keep a dog on leash without feeling crowded, and enough side paths and textures (sand, dirt, leaves) to keep him interested. We saw ducks and geese cruising on the water, along with a woodpecker working a cottonwood trunk. It also turned into a really sweet date. There are quiet spots to stop, sit by the water, and just watch the birds and the current go by. It never felt unsafe or overly busy, just a steady trickle of walkers, cyclists, and other people out enjoying the trail. If you're visiting Albuquerque-or you just moved here and want to fall in love with the area a little bit-Paseo del Bosque is an easy yes.

I pulled into the Alameda Open Space parking area. I pulled my bike out, got geared up, started my…read moreapps and began the ride. I rode about 11 miles out, then I turned around and came back. The trail had a dotted center line and a reminder of the courtesies to use while on the trail. The path I took was not shaded. I would say about a 1/4 of the path had rough bumps, and many of them were painted to highlight them. It was a decent path, but I didn't feel like there was much in the way of sight seeing.

Legs are Feeling the burn lol the hills were all inclined and we loved it! It was a beautiful day…read moreto hike this beautiful place!

My 12 kids love it here and they come every Tuesday. Highly recommend 10 out of 10, would go again.read more