Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing
Sedona, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Saddle, Tack, and Helmet
- In-person guide is licensed or certified
- Gratuities
- Landing and facility fees
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA
Please arrive 30 mins before your tour. Enter the gates at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Stay on the main road, follow it down and you will see the horseback corrals on the left.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Tuzigoot National Monument (Pass By)
Verde River (Pass By)
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Sedona (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Dawn_H
This is a very relaxing horse trail and there are 2 river crossings which are very scenic.
It can get a little dusty but that’s expected as you are out on a trail so advise to wear long pants and maybe a hat if you choose to not wear a helmet.
Our tour guide was good and the owner is very friendly and personable. I will definitely book this again my next trip to Sedona!
FYI: There is a $20 fee to enter the park.
Reviews
4.6
based on 169 reviews
melchor_o, Mar 2026
It was great to get back on horse and watch my wife have a blast.
Horses are great and staff if wonderful.
Rodney_T, Feb 2026
In a state park must pay to get in but the r8de was slow easy informative great guide name bill he will video or take pictures
Sue_G, Feb 2026
We were staying locally and booked a trail ride and so glad we did! There is a fee to get in to the state park, but please note, if you are a veteran, it is less. The stables are easy to find, plenty of parking. Helmets are available, not required. Bring sunscreen, water, a hat. The cowboys are helpful, funny, polite, and will help you get on and off if need be, and give you the basics of how to ride.
The trail is pretty, through the woods, the horses cross the creek, which is fun. We saw a bald eagle soaring above, a hollowed-out tree full of bees and honey. We got some good pictures and really enjoyed our ride. We’d recommend for any age group. Please note there is a tip jar inside, and the cowboys share the tips.
Mitzi_N, Feb 2026
What a great day! The horses were so well trained and gentle, honestly the best I’ve ever experienced on an excursion of this kind. The guides were so funny and engaging! Has the very best time. I rode Blu who was my spirit animal… a little bossy and hardheaded so we got along like old besties!
Sharon_D, Feb 2026
Loved the experience!! The only thing I would mention, there’s a fee to enter the park that isn’t included in the fee for the excursion. Still well worth the extra $20 per car to enter the park.
Eric_C, Feb 2026
Scenery was beautiful, guide was very friendly and helpful on the trail. Will definitely go back the next time we want to ride.
Francien_S, Feb 2026
Brandon & Kevin were great! Nice pace with the horses and some information about the state park along the route. They paired the riders ability with the horse.
kourtney_p, Feb 2026
The ranch hand was amazing and excellently. Top tier experience.
Great way to spend our proposal weekend.’ We’ll be back
Rebecca_C, Feb 2026
This tour was absolutely the highlight of our w tire Sedona AZ exp this wk! Such an amazing time and our Wrangler Stanley was so amazing! Loved every min of it! Highly rec- my fav part of it was the river crossing! So fun
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for riding with us! We’re thrilled to hear this was the highlight of your Sedona trip. Stanley will be over the moon to know he made your experience so memorable he loves what he does and it shows. The river crossing is a guest favorite, and we’re glad it was yours too. We appreciate you recommending us and hope to see you back on the trail next time you’re in Arizona!
Dawn_H, Jan 2026
This is a very relaxing horse trail and there are 2 river crossings which are very scenic.
It can get a little dusty but that’s expected as you are out on a trail so advise to wear long pants and maybe a hat if you choose to not wear a helmet.
Our tour guide was good and the owner is very friendly and personable. I will definitely book this again my next trip to Sedona!
FYI: There is a $20 fee to enter the park.
Jeffery_F, Jan 2026
You do have to pay to get into the state park but after you can explore ot as well. The horses are very used to these trails and have no problem maneuvering through the terrain. Guides are knowledgeable. This would be excellent for a beginner. We had a 9 year in our group and the guide was very attentive to him. Would definitely book again for a longer ride.
Mohammed_S, Nov 2025
Overall, a great experience riding the horse over terrain that is not completely flat, including crossing a river, makes this tour completely worth it. The horses were well trained and were a joy to ride. A few things could have been better but were not a deal breaker. For over 20-25 riders that included children aged 8 and above, there were only two people helping them saddle up and it seemed a bit rushed, so the stirrup adjustments were not done correctly and made the ride slightly uncomfortable for a few of us. But both the gentlemen were courteous and otherwise very helpful and provided a great experience.
The second thing to note is that on the Viator info page, it is listed "Landing and facility fees" is not included. It would be helpful to explicitly state that the state park entrance fees is $20 per vehicle.
Paige_T, Nov 2025
It was an amazing time the guide was full of stories and jokes the scenery was amazing highly recommended
Paul_L, Nov 2025
It was a great experience. Very good guides, made it fun and entertaining. Nice and slow for amateurs.
Pedro_R, Nov 2025
Definitely a great experience. Luckily me and my wife were the only ones for our time slot. I didn’t know the place is in a state park. So be prepared to pay to enter the park. Also if you do have back problems it is a bouncy ride when they trot. My bottom felt it. Also take care of your belongings because things can fall off. (Hats, wallets, phones).
We definitely want to come back with my family and do a bigger group.
Mark_M, Nov 2025
I actually did not go on this experience. I needed to cancel and the vendor was very good about it. Apparently Viator still thinks I went that leads me to believe I better check to make sure if they gave me a credit for the payment..
Stephanie_J, Nov 2025
It can get dusty and make sure to wear sunglasses. The ride was amazing and the tour guide kept you feeling safe and was friendly. Would do it again!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for riding with us. We’re truly glad you had a great experience. Our team works hard to create a safe, calm, and memorable ride for every guest, and it means a lot to know it made a difference. We hope to welcome you back on the trail again.
James_S, Nov 2025
Great ride. Awesome horse and guide. Scenic ride. Just keep in mind if you are coming in from Sedona dress for 10 degrees cooler.
Elizabeth_H, Nov 2025
Relaxing fun experience. Great introduction to horses and horseback riding. We have children as young as 6 on our excursion.
Stephanie_S, Nov 2025
Cowboy awesome, experience amazing. Long tour made the money worth it. Friendly horses. Was able to feed them after l.
Chris_C, Nov 2025
Chaz and Jeff were friendly and very fun. It was such a great experience. Good weather, good horses, great guides.
DAVID_P, Oct 2025
Check the map before you book! It’s NOT Sonoma, it’s in a state park 35 mile south. Yo also need to pay an entry fee of $20 dollars to get into the state park. We’d had to stand around for an additional hour because they were “ a bit behind”. There’s area BETTER choices in the area for this kind of activity
Response from Host, Oct 2025
While we’re not in downtown Sedona, we’re just 20 miles south a scenic 25-minute drive that many of our guests say is part of the adventure. The beauty of this state park is exactly why we chose it: We are the only company with a river crossing, and views you simply can’t get elsewhere
Karin_S, Oct 2025
There were a lot of people. One of the horses was sick and one kept tripping (perhaps a hoof issue). Trail was very dusty and the eyes of the horses were crusty. The horses do 4 rides a day.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re grateful you joined us on the trail and took time to share your thoughts. Every guest matters and so does every horse.
Our horses are living beings, not machines. They have good days and off days, just like people. What you saw may have been colic, a tummy ache triggered by weather shifts. When a horse feels unwell, we act immediately with the same urgency and compassion as you would for a loved one.
They’re rotated daily, monitored closely, and cared for like family. Dust and crust around the eyes are common in Arizona’s dry climate and this time of year. We clean and check them regularly. If a horse moves differently, it doesn’t mean they’re unhealthy have you ever tripped while walking? They never fall, and they’re strong, sure-footed, and deeply loved. Sometimes guests see a moment and assume neglect but behind the scenes is a team that gives constant care, devotion, and guardianship they just don’t get to see.
Diane_L, Oct 2025
So much fun!!!
Horses were amazing! Beautiful, sunshine day with gorgeous mountains and the best trail ride!
Martha_H, Oct 2025
It was fun riding across the river. Staff with great personalities. It was a Fun experience. We had a good group of people.
Kallynn_E, Oct 2025
The Horses were super sweet and followed directions. The gentleman that helped us fill out paper work was hilarious. Our ride leader was great too.
David_P, Oct 2025
Let’s be clear. I was never on a horse before and I’m 70 years old. The attention by Kevin and Shawn put me at ease. I rode lil honey and was so excited and found the experience amazing.
Susan_Q, Oct 2025
. It was a beautiful ride. The landscape and stream crossing was fun. Our guide was a wealth of information and helpful. I had never ridden horse before so I was also a bit anxious. It all worked out well.
Roy_C, Oct 2025
Great trail ride. Guides were very accommodating. My horse was gentle and easy to ride. The scenery was great.
Barbara_M, Oct 2025
We had such a blast riding here! All of the staff were attentive, helpful, and tremendously funny. We saw some beautiful sights, learned a few things, and really got to enjoy the horses and their personalities. It was fun to see the camaraderie between the staff and the relationships they all have with the horses.
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