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.

Wow, what an authentic, real life experience of journeying into the wilderness -and my first time…read moreriding a mule! Sally was a wonderful animal and as surefooted as they say! I felt so able to be present and witness the shifting light of the day and the rare and beautiful wildflowers (a favorite of mine) in the Gila Wilderness from the back of my steady steed. I slept so well after the long day rides and woke refreshed and ready to go again at dawn. As a person used to boring backpacking food that I have to carry myself, I was delighted to have real milk in my coffee and butter on my toast. What a treat! I enjoyed how the plans of the trip evolved and changed based on he knowledge the crew had of the area and the weather- this was a living, changing real life journey, not some dude ranch style packaged and predictable experience designed for your typical US traveler who wants a pre-determined concept of comfort and certainty that checks all the usual comfort based boxes. Those places exist and would probably be fun too, (I love spas!) but this was a real adventure! The horses were all so well cared for that some could even be released to wander around the camp area- this was astonishing to me and really spoke to the leader Jim's connection and care of his animals. I learned so much from Jim, who must have grown tired of all my questions about how he managed and got to know such a large heard of individual personalities. I will certainly be back when I am able to explore more of the area! What a treat!

What a great experience! A friend and I just got back from a five day packing trip that exceeded my…read more(already pretty high) expectations. Stellar horses and mules (I loved that little miss Bombs Away). Friendly and knowledgeable guides Bridget., the cook and a guide as well, was super nice and full of interesting stories. She brought her fiddle so we had live music too! Great swimming holes and campfires every night. Can't recommend enough....

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.

WOW!!! What a horseman- and the trails he uses for the pack trips! Good historian, musician,…read morehorseman, and cook. Took us into areas few folks will ever get a chance to see. We had our own horses, and some other folks rode Black Range horses- If ever in New Mexico and you want to really get into the wilderness- Mackie knows where to go and how to get you there. Already planning 2011 trip with him!!! Yahoo!!! LB South Carolina

I've been coming to ARA for over a decade now. This last weekend would've been my fourth visit. I…read morestumbled upon them while taking a class at New Mexico Tech and loved it so much that I have since brought back my husband, a friend, and recently my daughter. Dacodah, Jill, and the whole crew at ARA make you feel at home. Like you're family. The horses are top-notch and amazingly surefooted and confident, even when the rider is not. The staff are wonderfully kind and knowledgeable and patiently teach everything from horsemanship to knot tying. This is far from a boring nose to tail trail ride. As experienced riders it can be challenging to find a place that allows you to go faster than a walk. This past weekend we probably went the fastest we ever have gone on horses... Full gallop on Arabians is amazing! Over the course of three days we did five separate rides! Beyond the flat out gallops we also had lots of challenging canters on varied terrain, splashed in the river, night rides, plus technical climbs and descents in the canyon and were rewarded with beautiful vistas. They truly have something for everyone...from someone who has never been on a horse before to the experienced rider. You will have the time of your life at ARA. We flew all the way out from Florida just to come ride here for the weekend. Another amazing experience. Thank you Jill and Dacodah!

part four . Look for part one two and three of my review as I'm leaving details and it won't let…read moreme leave it all on one review. There is 1 vid of the wild horses and all you can see is helmet and hair, no faces It's on our FB page" Roughly Thirty five minutes after my message I see said video and it shows my daughters profile my response was "I did look at it and side of my oldest s face is visible could you please trim and repost" No response back. Thankfully it appears they took it down completely. Ten outta ten do not recommend. Save your money fine a different trail ride. I'm out over $500 for a nightmare ride and potentially exposed to hantavirus. There are other reviews that touch on the ego and abrasive behavior.

Joe is a great guide who knows a lot about history and plants and animals. He is an Apache American…read moreIndian, and the stories and anecdotes he tells about his tribes history, the history of New Mexico and the southwest in general, are great. We did a three hour ride on the dragonfly trail. You can see petroglyphs on Twin Sisters creek. Joe's horses are well trained and easy for an amateur to ride!

This was a wonderful way to spend a half day. Riding with Joe was lovely and the horses easy. The…read moretour he gave us of the history of area and the flora and fauna was excellent. I highly recommend WolfHorse for a half day riding experience.