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GUIDED Horseback TRAIL RIDE RATES

Serving novice to experienced riders, couples to large parties, and families with children 6 years old and up.

For the best possible experience, we keep most all of our rides to a maximum of six riders - with an average of 4 riders per ride.

Hourly Guided Trail Ride Rates (per-person)

1/2 Hour Ride: $50
1 Hour Ride: $75
1 1/2 Hour Ride: $95
2 Hour Ride: $115
3 Hour Ride: $152 + 15% Guides Fee = $175

THE SCENERY

East of Phoenix, Arizona, located in the Tonto National Forest, enjoy the scenic views of this mountainous region as you ride into the foothills on our hourly trail rides, surrounded by the Goldfield Mountains and the iconic Superstition Mountains. These mountains and their history of the Old West attract many people from all over the world to this exceptional region of Arizona.

Basic Information for Trail Rides

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We have guided horseback trail rides on scenic trails at the base of Superstition Mountain
Address: 5470 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. 85119
Winter Hours: 9AM–5PM, October-April
Summer Hours: 8–10AM and 5–7PM, May-June. (Closed July-September)
Our rides are by reservation
Call to make a reservation @ (480) 982-4040. The more advanced notice we have, the better the chance that we can fit your schedule. Many times we can make same-day reservations for our 1 hour rides over the phone. During busy weeks, we recommend booking at least a week ahead of time
If you need to cancel, we just ask that you call us as soon as possible
For payment, we prefer cash or debit card. Pay when you get here
Show up for your reservation 10 minutes early
Parties of 7 or more, we add a 15% gratuity
Two person minimum per ride
Gift Certificates are available

Children must be 6 years old and in close range of 42" tall
We lead 6-7 year old children on their own horse
We do not double-ride
Minors (under 18yrs) need an adult to ride with
A parent (Mom, Dad, or Legal Guardian) must fill out our release and waiver for their minor to ride - there are no exceptions such as Aunt or Grandpa
Riding helmets are available to anyone who wants one
Bring a 16oz bottled water for each rider. We have bags on your saddle for your water and small items
Jeans and closed-toe shoes or riding boots are recommended
If someone in your extended party has a dog, make sure the dog is on a short leash and please keep them 100 feet from horses

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For hats bigger than ball caps, use a stampede string on brimmed hats. We can quickly string hats here if needed
No backpacks, bags strapped to you, bulky SLR's, selfie sticks, or alcohol
Adults must be able to reasonably step up into the stirrup from the ground and swing their leg over the horse - we give some help but it must be mostly on their own strength and with good balance when in the saddle
We cannot take special-needs - we can help find a special-needs horseback riding arena upon request
Superstitions OK Corral Stables reserves the right to refuse any person it evaluates to be unsafe or incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in its horse and/or horseback riding activity(s)

Weight Limit Guidelines

(maximum weight/minimum height)

240/6'

235/5'11"

230/5'10"

225/5'9"

220/5'8"

210/5'7"

200/5'6"

190/5'5"

180/5'4"

*Weights/Heights may be checked upon arrival. Max weight limits of 220-240 are based on the availability of heavy-weight carrying horses.

RIDING RELEASE & WAIVER FORM

For Mom, Dad, or Legal Guardian (who are not present) to print out, fill out, sign, and send with their minor children who are riding. Only clear and full waiver accepted. Very important, if we do not have acceptable physical or digital waiver for minors, then they cannot go.

Text digital waivers to: (480) 226-0347

Release & Waiver FormRelease & Waiver Form

Superstition Wilderness Guided Trail Ride Rates (per-person)

For experienced riders, the Superstition Wilderness trails are challenging, riding within one of Arizona's most historic and beautiful mountain ranges. Our guides are knowledgeable about the area and are happy to share the history of the Superstition Mountains. 220 pound weight limit. (Limited availability mid-November to mid-April)

Superstition Wilderness 3 1/2 Hour Ride: $209 + 15% Guide’s Fee = $240
Superstition Wilderness All-Day Ride, about 7 hours, lunch included: $261 + 15% Guide’s Fee = $300

Superstition Wilderness Drop Trips

Our Wilderness Drop Trips take you and your gear on horseback to your camp or drop point in the Superstition Wilderness. Then, we can return with horses the day you want to be packed out. You can choose to hike while we shuttle your gear and you can choose to use our services round trip or just one way. This shuttle service allows you to have a comfortable trip and without a heavy backpack on your back. Maximum of 130 pounds of gear per pack horse. 220 pound weight limit for rider. Note some locations are not reachable by horses - this is determined upon booking. Minimum of 3 horses including the guides horse. (Limited availability mid-November to mid-April)

Superstition Wilderness Drop Trip Rates

Packing out of First Water Trailhead: $300 per pack horse per day, $300 per guide per day, $300 per rider per day. To simplify, every horse going is $300 per day

Packing out of Peralta Trailhead: $350 per pack horse per day, $350 per guide per day, $350 per rider per day. To simplify, every horse going is $350 per day

Packing out of Tortilla Trailhead: $400 per pack horse per day, $400 per guide per day, $400 per rider per day. To simplify, every horse going is $400 per day.

Packing out of Reavis or Woodbury Trailheads: $450 per pack horse per day, $450 per guide per day, $450 per rider per day. To simplify, every horse going is $450 per day. Due to no trailers allowed currently on State Highway 88 at Fish Creek Hill, we cannot pack out of Reavis Trailhead. Road conditions to Woodbury Trailhead are usually not passable with a horse trailer - if the road is passable, we only take a maximum of 4 horses. The road is currently in bad shape and not passable with a horse trailer.

A 50% deposit is due to schedule a reservation for any of our drop trips. Superstitions OK Corral Stables must be paid in full 10 days before your trip

Cancellation Policy for Superstition Wilderness Trips

Full refunds are given if the customer notifies Superstitions OK Corral Stables of cancellation at least 10 days prior to the scheduled trip. The customer forfeits the 50% deposit for cancellations within 10 days of the scheduled trip. No refunds are issued to "no shows."

Note: because these trips are conducted in a remote wilderness area, they are contingent on availability, water, weather, trail, and road conditions as well as other unforeseen circumstances. If any of these events cause Superstitions OK Corral Stables to cancel the trip, then all efforts will be made to reschedule the trip. If rescheduling cannot be worked out with the customer, then a full refund will be issued back to the customer.

Superstitions OK Corral Stables

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Address

5470 E. Apache Trail

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

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Phone

(480) 982-4040

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