Catalina State Park: Guided Horseback Ride Tour
4.8
53 Ratings
Tucson

Rancho de Los Cerros holds the title as the most ancient and attractive among Dude Ranches in Arizona, and has newly become accessible to the public. Come and take pleasure in our stunning vistas and elegant architecture while acquiring knowledge about the historic ranch.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 13500 North Oracle Road - Embark on a scenic journey through the Coronado National Forest and Catalina State Park, with breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. We carefully assess your riding skills to pair you with the perfect horse, considering your height and weight, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Please note there is a 230lb weight restriction for the well-being of our horses and your safety. This meticulous matching process is vital for your security, which is our utmost priority, so we appreciate your patience during the individual instruction and mounting phase. Once mounted, we’ll traverse stunning trails adorned with Saguaro Cacti and panoramic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Take a moment to capture these memories with scenic family photographs against the backdrop of the landscape. With a variety of trails at our disposal, each ride promises a unique and captivating adventure.
What's Included
  • All necessary riding tack and equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information
  • Maximum weight limit is 230lbs.
Location
13500 North Oracle Road
North Oracle Road
Rancho de Los Cerros is best found by putting the location into maps on your phone and then taking a look at the road leading into the ranch prior to driving here. If you have any issues we can meet you at the end of the road leading in. It is less than a mile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Timothy_w
Mar 31, 2024
Horseback Ride / Dude Ranch - The experience was awesome! The wranglers who ran the activity were outstanding!!!! The scenery was just breathtaking throughout the whole ride. We actually cross paths with a rattlesnake, and our leader ( Aspen) was calm and professional. She handlef the situation, perfectly directing all the riders in a wide path around it. This was a situation that has never happened before with her, and we truly appreciated her expertise and absolutely thrilled with a whole experience.!!!
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Kyle_s
Mar 18, 2024
A perfect St Patrick’s Day ride. The - The hilltop views were amazing with Spring flowers everywhere. It was a perfect ride. The guides were skilled and made various riding levels feel safe and secure.
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B1457ysryann
Mar 14, 2024
Beautiful AZ ride! - We had a fantastic time with the Rancho De Los Cerros team. They were very communicative leading up to the trip and were available to is if we needed help with directions. It was very easy to find using google maps. The ride was beautiful! Wild Flowers all around. Absolutely stunning! Aspen was attentive and took great care of us. We would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great horseback riding experience!
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Bartholomews2015
Mar 14, 2024
Terrific experience for the family! - This was the highlight of our trip to Tucson! The trails were fun and very scenic...we have some beautiful pictures and memories of the Catalinas and lemon mountain! Big thanks to Kaitlyn who was our guide, she was awesome w our kids. We highly recommend this experience!
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Lindsay_n
Mar 11, 2024
Must do for horse lovers! - Our guide, Ash, was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. The scenery was beautiful and the horses were sweet. So relaxing and will definitely be back!!
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Shelleycd1756xl
Mar 28, 2024
2-hour horseback ride - Amazing experience! The only reason for 4, instead of 5 stars, is that they were running about 1.5 hours behind. There was nobody at the stable to explain why or how long the wait was going to be. However, it was well-worth the wait. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the horses were calm and gently. The ride was awesome with amazing scenery. Highly recommend.
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Gregch4023tn
Mar 28, 2024
Beautiful landscape!!! - Absolutely beautiful scenery!!!! Experience could be better if the guides narrated a bit. They could explain history of the ranch and also the landscape.
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946barbarab
Mar 13, 2024
Scenic tour of foothills. - Simple horseback ride , no trotting, walk in line only in Catalina foothills, very picturesque. Guides very knowledgeable and helpful. Ranch is almost impossible to find, maps and google no help. Neighbors have removed signs, which makes no sense. Should have detailed instruction on reservation receipt.
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Vincent_a
Mar 23, 2024
You can find a better choice - Very difficult to find. Guides are not very knowledgeable or friendly. You can probably find a better choice.
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Cat_o
Mar 19, 2024
Great Ride … but start time of 11 did not end up leaving until 12:20 for ride - The views were stunning and the ride was wonderful. The tour guide was great also. Unfortunately they seemed short handed and our 11 am ride didn’t leave the ranch until 12:20 and come back at 2 pm. If we didn’t have other plans it wouldn’t have been an issue but we only had 3 days and time was def previous not just waiting around.
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