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Cave Creek Trail Rides

37019 N 32nd Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85327
623-742-6700
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Cave Creek
5.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Nova Scotia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Our family of 4 went on the 2 hour trail ride through the desert with Cave Creek. It is easy access from Phoenix; we were staying in Scottsdale at the time and it was not far to go. We are not experienced riders at all - my husband and I have not been on a horse since we were about... More

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Cave Creek, Arizona, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Safe, beautiful and very entertaining. The staff is highly qualified and good at matching up horse and riders. I was terrified at first, but by the end was having a blast. More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

I loved your comments:"safe, beautiful and very entertaining. Thanks! I was also glad that you went from "terrified" to having a "Blast". You are why we love what we do. Thanks for taking the time to comment. You made my day. Deb More

De Pere, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We took our daughter horseback riding for her 1st time, she is 6 years old. This ride was GREAT!! My husband and I are experienced riders. We all had a great time. The views are great! Steve, the guide was friendly, knowledgable and very easy going. Everyone at the ranch was so very friendly and fun to chat with. Of... More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

We are excited to hear that your 6 year old had a great time and that you and your husband also enjoyed the ride. We love to have the young children have a great first experience on horseback. Dressing up is so fun :). Kids and adults love the boots, hats and chaps. It has been a really fun addition... More

Mendota Heights, MN
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We really enjoyed our two hour ride with Cave Creek. The horses are well cared for and the facilities are clean. My children (12 & 14) loved the ride and my husband enjoyed it as well - although he was sore. Great information from our guide and the land we covered was beautiful. Highly recommend this stable. More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

Thanks for taking the time to comment on Trip Advisor .We are so lucky to be inside the Cave Creek Regional Park. Beautiful rolling hills with lush plant and animal life. We are also easy to find and just far enough out of the city to be great get-a-way. We hope to see you again. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Cave Creek Trail Rides provided a great experience for our family with 2 kids, neither of whom had been horseback riding before, and one who has autism. The owner, Deb, was GREAT with my son- she was totally welcoming to my son's special needs, very accepting and open. She took baby steps to introduce him to the horses, and personally... More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

I LOVE my job! We enjoyed your family and your son. Once he got on and realized that he could ride the horse he was fine. I don't know who the ride was more important to. You as a family or us to know that we were able to give you that experience. A win all the way around :).... More

Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

We went for the 1 hour ride, the rude itself was a nice simple ride. I wasn't expecting any hills or anything since I thought it was a simple desert ride. Right off the start we were going up and down inclines. Nothing too hard but my kids had never really been on a horse before and it was a... More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

We appreciate you taking the time to write and felt that the horses were safe and that you had a good time. We work hard to be sure that safety is our number one priorty. More

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

We loved our day with Joe, Bluegrass, Sundance, Blanco and Gus, our guide! My 10 year old had never ridden before and Bluegrass took real good care of her. The staff were all friendly, fun and very helpful! I was really impressed with the "dress up" area. The hats, boots and chaps they offer are clean and really cute! More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad that you had a great time on your visit at Cave Creek Trailrides. We love what we do and I'm glad you love the experience also. Both Gus (the guide)and Bluegrass take great care of our guests. I hope you will come back soon. Deb More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Three generations of inexperienced riders, ages 8 to 73, did the 1 hour trail ride. We felt safe but also adventuresome. We enjoyed interesting views and learned about various kinds of cactus and desert plants. Our guide was sensitive to our safety concerns and tailored our experience to our Midwest backgrounds. It was a memorable experience for all. More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
March 24, 2012

We love to see several generations on the ride. It is a good memory for everyone. I'm glad to see that you had a good time and felt safe. We make safety our number on priority. Thanks for taking the time to put a comment up and thanks for using our services. We hope to see you again. More

Reading, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012
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Beautiful scenery, great views! Horses were well-kept, healthy, gentle - perfectly trained to 'follow the leader'. For someone comfortable with riding I would've liked a bit more of a 'ride', but knew that is not what tour rides are geared towards. If you have children or are a first-timer this place will be great for you! Guide was friendly and... More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
March 17, 2012

Thank you for your honest evaluation of your time with us. If we don't have guests like you telling us how we can do better, we never know what we need to improve on and how to make it the best we can be. I can certainly understand why you felt slighted by your experience with our manager putting the... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We rode with Madi and Ranger Sarah and had a superb experience.....riding the trail, in the sunshine under amazing blue skies, we learned about the unique features of the Sonoran desert gazing out at the breathtaking vistas. Not to be missed! More

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FisherCreekStanley, Owner at Cave Creek Trail Rides, responded to this review
March 7, 2012

I'm glad you enjoyed the Ride with the Ranger on Thursday at 3:00. That has been a great program and people love it. Ranger Sarah is always great and I'm glad you enjoyed Madie. Thanks for taking the time to write. More

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