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Cave Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is 27 mi (43 km) northeast of Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town was 5,015.
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1. Take A Hike Arizona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take A Hike Arizona provides guided hikes into the Tonto National Forest in Cave Creek, AZ and into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, AZ. See stunning views of the desert and learn about the plants and animals of the desert. Guided hikes also talk about Early Native American, mining and settlement history of the area. Individual, family and corporate group hikes provided.
2. Arizona Balloon Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 372 reviews
Join your host, Randy Long for an adventure above it all with a desert discovery tour by hot air balloon. Randy has personally flown over 20,000 delighted passengers since 1986, all with a perfect safety record. He has flown Shakira, Susan St. James and Mr. J.W. Marriott's 80th birthday party. You can be his next celebrity!
3. Cave Creek Trail Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 484 reviews
Located just north of Phoenix, we offer a variety of horseback rides through the beautiful Sonoran Desert. All of our horses are gentle and experienced and take great care of our guests. We specialize in family friendly, safe horseback rides that are perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike. Our trails provide an excellent view of the Go John Mountains and the Phoenix valley below. We offer THE best horseback rides in the Phoenix area. Here at Cave Creek Trail Rides, we are known for our warm hospitality and our well cared for horses. Our guides are always friendly and courteous and love to share their knowledge about horses, the Sonoran Desert, and Cave Creek's history. Our horses are gentle, well mannered and always well cared for. Cave Creek Trail Rides offers a true western experience! We even include cowboy boots, hats and chaps to wear on your ride or just for great picture opportunities. We are dedicated to making your trail ride with us the highlight of your trip.
Reviewed By mifried - Chicago, United States
We had a wonderful one hour trail ride with Kailie. What set this ride apart was the path we went on-- it was quite hilly, narrow, and full of beautiful scenery, one of the more interesting trails that I have done on a beginner recreational ride. I also enjoyed learning about the horses that we were riding-- we learned some silly and interesting facts about them. Kailie was lovely to chat with in general. We had a small group and it did not feel like a "factory" although it was a busy period!
4. Time To Ride AZ
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Time to Ride AZ is the closest self-guided ATV Rental shop to the Tonto National Forest. Which means you ride from the shop straight to the trail! All ATV’s and UTV’s are street legal, allowing the fun to start right away, no trailers needed. With an experienced staff with over 10 years in the industry come rent with confidence for a safe and family-friendly experience!!
5. Trailhead Ranch
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Trailhead Ranch is a trail riding facility that takes guests horseback riding around the beautiful Sonoran desert. Whether you are an experienced rider or have never ridden before, our horses (and guides) will take great care of you and give you an amazing experience in Arizona!
Reviewed By bearsfanxo - Troy, United States
My mother and I have been riding together since I was a small child and we decided to book a ride with Russ while we were in town. It was one of the best we have ever had! Russ is incredibly friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and his horses are well taken care of. Definitely recommend going with Trailhead Ranch if you are looking to ride.
6. Spur Cross Cycles
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
7. Black Mountain Trail
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 468evat - San Diego, United States
This short trail is in the very center of town. While the 2.2 mile round trip hike is nearly all vertical on the way up, it is lovely. The trail is well marked and wide enough. At the top there is monument to war veterans. It is lovely on top and the views every step of the way up are divine!
8. Rancho Manana Golf Club
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Harley2022 - Cave Creek, United States
Hidden gem of a golf course. It is a short course even from blue tees but will make you earn a good score. Little bit smaller greens then some of the other courses but they are at a consistent speed. What makes the course amazing is the elevation changes and variety in the holes. It is a true resort golf course.
9. Arizona Horseback Adventures at Spur Cross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Phoenix, Arizona horseback riding in Cave Creek is at Arizona Horseback Adventures at Spur Cross - providing guided horse trail riding for Phoenix, Scottsdale and Cave Creek. All levels ages 5 and up. Pony rides available for younger. Cantina available for ride n dines or special events.
Reviewed By sjessick17
We had a great ride, our guide Jordan was helpful with my young daughter and gave us a great tour with lots of facts about the area.
10. Extreme Arizona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Our experienced local guides will take you to many different points of interest in the Sonoran Desert and up to the Bradshaw Mountains during one of our longer tours offered. The Sonoran Desert tours will showcase the diverse wildlife, topography, flora and fauna. Wildlife that may be seen includes coyotes, lizards, deer, gila monster, javelina, tarantula, snakes, deer, wild burro, and free range cattle. The spring time is particularly beautiful during the desert bloom, where cacti flower in a rainbow of color.
