Foothills Ranch Horseback Riding in Mayer, Arizona, deserves every bit of praise I can give. From…read morethe moment I first spoke with the owner, Phyliss, I knew we were in good hands. She was flexible, accommodating, and genuinely committed to making our adventure special. I brought my two grandchildren along, and they had an absolutely wonderful time. The horses themselves were beautiful, healthy, and easy to ride--clearly well cared for and well trained. Our ride through the Prescott National Forest was nothing short of spectacular. As we followed Big Bug Creek and made our way deeper into the forest, both Phyliss and Janice shared an incredible wealth of knowledge. Their understanding of horses, combined with their deep appreciation for the area's history, made the experience unforgettable. We learned about the region's gold mining past, Native American history, early settlers, and even the geology, plant life, and wildlife that make this part of Arizona so unique. It was an education wrapped inside the best trail ride we've ever been on. Foothills Ranch offers far more than a simple horseback ride--it's a meaningful, memorable experience led by people who truly love what they do. I can't recommend it highly enough. Jim H

Me and my boyfriend came to the ranch as one our birthday activities, we had an amazing experience…read morewith the horses , very well trained and easy to handle ... the guide even gave us a little history about the place while riding and showed us how to open and close gates in the cowboys style .... The trail is beautiful and diverse, we also got to ride the horses in the water. They took amazing pictures for us and even had a cake waiting at the end of the ride , 10/10 experience .

Amazing location ! So much more than just a horseback ride. The town was a blast and Cowboy Bob our…read moreguide was a good time and wealth of information. Highly recommend

Our guide Rusty was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the desert and very entertaining in the…read moreold western town.

This is a beautiful hiking spot with plenty of trails and nice scenery. The views of the mountains…read moreand the rock formations are extremely beautiful. What is also really nice is since this trail is near most of the ranches and farm land, there are ranchers and farmers who take their horses through here to help get them air and train them as well as practice with them too. What I really like about this trail is how there are parts that seem to show the remains of maybe where ranches maybe used to be. The fences and the feeding trays for livestock are still here and it's nice to see. And then there is the distance as well as time it could take to complete certain trails too. So be careful you don't get lost or miss the exit and end up looping around in circles. I would still check out this trail but watch your step as the horses may leave feces on the trail.

On this visit we took trail 308 from the parking lot but turned right this time on Mint Creek wash…read moretrail and after about 1/2 mile saw petroglyphs and hiked down to the creek which was flowing nicely and had a few small pools.

I have been a horse owner for many years, and have become very selective about boarding facilities…read more GMS is superb! The care and consistency of their managers and owners is stellar. The barn manager Sam is incredibly knowledgeable, aware and invested in the best interest of the horse. The owners are on site daily and make every effort to create community for their boarders. It is clean, well managed, the hay quality is excellent and you really cannot do any better than GMS.

Incredible care provided for the horses I have had at this facility. Twenty-four hour on-site care…read moreallows me as an owner to have total peace of mind. Kind and friendly people with both staff and fellow owners makes each day a wonderful experience.

First time horse back riding with this company and I couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The staff were very friendly, professional, and informative. The horses were in great health and my horse "King" was great to ride as a beginner. This is an amazing business and I look forward to returning for another ride!

We had a great experience! Thankful for the instruction and beautiful ride. The horses were very…read morewell trained and loved. We will be back for another ride soon.

Trail horse adventures has a great selection of mild mannered horse ready for the glue factory…read more This is a compliment for the first time riders like my wife. She had a great ride that was a good hour and a half. It was such a beautiful day through the local terrain. She highly recommends Trail Horse for all whom desire to just ride a horse without all the headaches of owning a horse.

Highly recommend stopping by especially if you're visiting Sedona. Stan is the best tour guide you…read morecould ever ask for and the real John Wayne. He's hilarious and well knowledgeable about his horses and the land. You can truly see how much he loves his animals and his job. It is a beautiful park with great views. Charlotte was a beautiful calm horse and Stan made me comfortable riding her. 10/10 recommended this business. (Stan's also great at taking pictures if you're a solo traveler like me)

This place comes with history. Its in the middle of a ranch, a five mile drive on a gravel and dirt…read moreroad until you get to a cool ranch house with other fun farm type housing. You can stay here using airbnb. Breakfast is made by Anita who has her own published cookbook. Ask for the biscuits and gravy. -day dreaming If you want a cool place on the grid but off the grid, yep, this is a fun experience. A fun place for a reunion or retreat. Family weekend. Quiet and tranquil to think or read as one or bring tons of beer and drink around the fire pit with friends whether you like them or not - beers are good for the soul. This is a welcoming experience for any traveler coming across the seas Or Homeland adventurer exploring their country. No I'm not being paid by this place! I just find myself wanting to let everyone know, fun experience.

Staying at the Hat Ranch was our first AirBnb experience for our wedding anniversary. Our stay was…read morethe final stop on a six day camping trip, and this was our chance to sleep in a nice bed and shower before we headed back to civilization. So glad we chose the Hat Ranch, as it suits our outdoor style to a "T". The directions in were very easy to follow, and our Toyota Tacoma picked up a beautiful red patina of Arizona dust. Sharon, our host, greeted us at the main house and then escorted us to our quarters. As this was our first time here, she took extra time explaining all about our stay, which included a home cooked breakfast today. You can Google the Historic Hat Ranch for all the cool details, but suffice to say there are some very presidentially mended fences here on the expansive 2,800 acres. Our room was very nice, twin beds and a nicely appointed bathroom. Also a spacious deck to view the open Ranch space. We opened the windows and breathed in the fresh air...scented with juniper and noble fir trees right out our door. We didn't see any, but Sharon told us Elk frequented the area often. Many other wild creatures to see too, including javelinas. The baby colt on the way in made my wife's day, and he quickly posed for some pictures and romped away. This has been a perfect cherry on the top of our anniversary Sunday. If you love the outdoors and crave a rustic Ranch experience with warm hospitality, the Hat Ranch is the place for you.

Well, after another women's weekend here...things have changed. They did invest in new mattresses…read more However, something has changed with the dining/food service and definitely not for the better! Yes it's predominantly a kids' summer camp but adults have very different needs food-wise. Pizza, chicken nuggets and having fried potatoes on repeat doesn't cut it. And the portions were absolutely abysmal. Yes you can go up for seconds, but the service could have been more at the get go. You're feeding folks that have been rappelling, rock climbing, paddling, hiking and fishing all day!! We needed something more nutritious and appropriate for adults!!

My son had an excellent first time camp experience here and he'll be returning next summer with his…read moreyounger sister. He enjoyed the other campers, the campout, activities, horses, and sense of independence. Cabins are rustic but serviceable..and to be honest a little "roughing it" was good for my suburbanite boy. As the parent and packer for this trip, I appreciated the organized paperwork and professionalism of the camp. I had no worries when I dropped him off for the first time and felt that he was very prepared for the week. And when I picked him up, he was nothing but smiles and talked nonstop for the entire 2-hour drive back to the valley. Thank you FPC!

Had a great time on Tomblers Trail Ride, with my wrangler Robert. He was great, amazing…read moreconversation and a very nice way of communicating instructions, he even offered to take a photo for me on the way back. The hour ride was beautiful and the horses seem very happy here and with Robert as well. For such a good price it was a great experience!

My family had a great time! It was my sisters first time and she enjoyed it. Eric was a great guide…read moreand very informative about the horses. Would highly recommend anyone to book this lovely trail ride.

Friendly and personable staff, plus the most good-natured horses you can imagine. Nice scenery…read more No experience needed.

Matt and Marina and Stan were the best!! I've been horseback riding at several locations and this…read moreone was the best!! Great staff! Great horses!! Great time!! Thank you! Judy