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Cave Creek As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette.
Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
Cave Creek Regional Park offers over 11 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 0.2 miles to 4.8 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.
If you are looking for an easy, relatively short hike the Slate Trail is recommended. If you are looking for a longer, more difficult hike, try the 4.8-mile Go John Trail. The trails within the Cave Creek Regional Park are very popular because of the dramatic elevations which offer spectacular views of the surrounding plains. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. Horseback Riding Stables
Step back in time, as we share the mining history of the Cave Creek Regional Park. Paint a memory-making picture of pioneer life ranching and mining in this area 150 years ago. Enjoy vistas of the human world of Phoenix or the wide-open empty space of the desert. Our knowledgeable guides will educate you on the unique desert flora and fauna of the Arizona Desert. Visit Cave Creek Trailrides or call 623-742-6700 or toll free
1-877-942-6700 for pricing and more info. Cave Creek Trail Rides is a recreation service partner with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation . Estrella Mountain As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
Estrella Park offers over 33 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Park Trails range in length from 2.3 miles to 8.8 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. If you are looking for an easy, relatively short hike, the 2.4 mile Baseline Trail is recommended. If you are looking for a long, all day hike, the Pederson Trail encompasses 8.7 miles. Hiking and riding trails are easily accessible via trailheads located at the arena and amphitheater. A mountain bike trail brochure that categorizes trail difficulty is available at the park office. Visit Estrella's Trails page for a complete list of trails and distances. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. McDowell Mountain
As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers over 40 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. Park Trails range in length from 0.5 miles to 15.3 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Those looking for an easy hike should try the North Trail at 3.1 miles. Those looking for a good workout for themselves or their horses should try the Pemberton at 15.3 miles. NOTE: The Dixie Mine Trail is closed until further notice due to constrcution in Fountain Hills; updates will be posted on this website as they become available. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. Spur Cross As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area offers over seven miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 1.2 miles to 4.6 miles and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.
A scenic, but difficult trail, is Elephant Mountain. Designated for hikers and equastrians, this trail leads visitors to the adjacent Tonto National Forest. The trails within Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area are very popular due to the high elevation and dense vegetation. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. Usery Mountain As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
Usery Mountain Regional Park offers over 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 0.2 miles to over 7 miles, and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.
If you are looking for an easy, relatively short hike, the Merkle Trail is berrier-free. If you are looking for a long more difficult hike, try the 7.1-mile Pass Mountain Trail. Another visitor favorite is the Wind Cave Trail, that reaches high onto the mountain side and allows hikers onto the adjacent Tonto National Forest. The trails within the Usery Mountain Regional Park are very popular because they have enough elevation to offer spectacular vistas of surrounding plains. Whether you are looking across the plain, flat land, south of the recreation area, or to the west or north great distances or surrounding mountains can be seen and enjoyed. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. White Tank Mountain As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Horse Staging Area
A staging area for your horse(s) is available at this park. Please view our maps section for available trails. Trails
White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers approximately 25 miles of excellent shared-use trails, ranging in length from 0.9 mile to 7.9 miles, and difficulty from easy to strenuous. Horseback and mountain bike riders are welcomed, although caution is stressed as some of the trails may be extremely difficult. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. All trail users are encouraged to practice proper trail etiquette. Always remember to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going. Horseback Riding Stables
The White Tank Riding Stables, located at the entrance to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, offers a unique western horseback riding experience in a 30,000 acre pristine Sonoran Desert environment. What sets us apart is our beautiful setting with spectacular views located within minutes of the city, yet far from city streets. The West greets you the minute you turn into the Stables. Your knowledgeable guide will escort you on the ride of you life. Along the trail, you may see wily coyotes, gentle mule deer, sharp-eyed hawks. During a moonlight ride, you will be treated to a coyote concert or maybe an inquisitive owl demanding "Who" goes there. Visit White Tank Riding Stables or call 623-935-7455 for pricing and more info. White Tank Riding Stables is a recreation service partner with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation .
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