Horse Riding and Camping

Home of the World's Oldest Rodeo, it is no wonder that the City of Prescott and surrounding Yavapai County are popular among the equestrian community.  Back Country Horsemen of Central Arizona is one of many trail user groups that partner with Prescott National Forest to create and maintain a robust system of trails. 

Horseback Riding

Equestrians are allowed on almost every trail on the Forest, but some areas are more amenable to peaceful rides than others. The Forest's eight Wilderness Areas are great places for equestrians because bicycles and motorized vehicles are prohibited in Wilderness resulting in a more peaceful atmosphere. Other areas popular with equestrians include trails in the vicinity of Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead and Groom Creek Horse Camp.

Horse Camping

Designed and operated in partnership with Backcountry Horsemen of Arizona, Groom Creek Horse Camp accommodates only campers with horses.  Located near Spruce Mountain, equestrians can hit the Forest's world class trails right from their spacious camp sites.  Corrals, water troughs, and hitching posts scattered throughout the campground make this a paradise for equestrian camping!

The Forest's eight Wilderness areas are great places for equestrians because bicycles and motorized vehicles are prohibited in Wilderness resulting in a more peaceful atmosphere.

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Apache Creek Loop

The Apache Creek Loop is comprised of Graver Wash Trail #9904, Apache Creek Trail #9905, Upper Graver Wash Trail #9906, and a portion of FR 95A. The loop begins at Trail #9904, which travels north…

Apache Creek Wilderness

Rolling hills of juniper and pinyon interspersed with granite outcrops characterize this small, remote and relatively rugged wilderness. Established in 1984, the 5,628 acre wilderness features three…

Baby Granite Loop

Trail Description: The Baby Granite Loop lies within Granite Mountain Wilderness and is comprised of Tin Trough Springs Trail #308, Baby Granite Trail #320, and North Granite Trail #671. This loop…

Blowout Butte #556

Description: Blowout Butte is a moderately challenging 0.55-mile trail that begins off Campus #559 and ends at the top of the butte! This fun trail contours around Blowout Butte where trail users can…

Blowout Canyon #551

Description: Blowout Canyon is a challenging 3.2-mile trail that begins off of Bullseye #557 and loops back onto Bullseye 3.2 miles later. Taking off shortly past the trailhead, Blowout Canyon…

Bradshaw Ranger District

The Bradshaw Mountains, located south of Prescott, have long been known for being one of the most mineralized mountain ranges in the world. As early as the mid-1800's, mining first brought settlers…

Camp Wood Area

High in the cool pines northwest of Chino Valley, the Camp Wood area has no developed recreational facilities, but has a variety of trail-use and dispersed camping opportunities.  Trails in the area…

Castle Creek Wilderness

This wilderness of 25,517 acres sits on the eastern slopes of the Bradshaw Mountains and is characterized by extremely rugged topography with prominent granite peaks that overlook the Agua Fria…

Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead

Built with equestrians in mind, this trailhead is located in the Granite Basin Recreation Area and provides access to:Balancing Rock Trail #349Cayuse LoopView photos on Flickr Facilities:2 picnic…

Cayuse Loop

The Cayuse Loop includes West Lake Trail #351, Chimbley Water Trail #348, Willow Trail #347, and Willow Connector Trail #346, and begins at the Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead within the Granite Basin…