Horseback Riding in the Desert

About Horseback Riding in the Desert

Horseback riding is a great way to get outdoors and explore backcountry regions without hassling with backpacks and uncomfortable hiking boots. Horses can cover great distances in much less time than hiking. Generally, guided groups head for the most breathtaking lookout points and other points of interest that the region has to offer. Most of the stables in California offer trips from one to two hours and provide helmets for rider safety. Although any equestrian riding can be unpredictable, the horses are generally of calm temperament and disposition making them easy even for inexperienced children to ride. Below we've listed many of the stables in the Desert from Death Valley National Park to the Anza-Borrego Desert east of San Diego.

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Furnace Creek Stables - Death Valley is located at Furnace Creek Ranch in the heart of Death Valley. The stables at Furnace Creek offer one and two hour guided horseback riding and evening carriage & wagon rides. Traverse into the foothills surrounding Death Valley or meander along the valley floor.

Furnace Creek Stables
Highway 190
Death Valley, CA 92328
(760) 786-3339
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Joshua Tree Ranch - Joshua Tree is located on Quail Springs Road (aka: National Park Boulevard), at the northern entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. The stables at Joshua Tree Ranch offer guided backcountry horseback riding through the majestic land of Joshua Tree. Horseback rides range from 1.5 hour to 4 hour adventures.

Joshua Tree Ranch
8651 Quail Springs Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Smoke Tree Ranch Horseback Riding - Palm Springs ride through canyons and oasis' surrounding the Smoke Tree Ranch. The stables at Smoke Tree Ranch offer multiple horseback riding adventures at several times throughout the day. Horse riding ranges from 1 to over 4-hours. Smoke Tree Ranch is located near Palm Canyon Drive and Sunrise Way in Palm Springs.

Smoke Tree Ranch
1800 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, California 92264
(800) 787-3922
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Coyote Ridge Stable - Palm Springs ride through the canyons of Morongo Valley, with beautiful views of the San Gorgonio mountains and Mt. San Jacinto. The stables at Coyote Ridge offer multiple horseback riding adventures at several times throughout the day. Horse riding ranges from 1 to over 4-hours. Coyote Ridge Stable is located north of Palm Springs off Highway 62 in Morongo Valley.

Coyote Ridge Stable
50639 Panorama Drive
Morongo Valley, California 92256
(760) 363-3380
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Smoketree Arabian Ranch - Borrego Springs offers leisurely horseback riding and a variety of equine courses. Guests are encouraged to groom and lead their horses before beginning a ride. Trailered horse riding trips to special desert locations are also offered.

Smoketree Arabian Ranch
302 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(866) 408-1812
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