BETTY'S TRAIL RIDES Not Just Another Trail Ride Choose Your Arizona Moment THE MOST SCENIC HORSEBACK RIDE IN ARIZONA Enjoy desert splendor on a guided ride over old trails used by Native Americans and early settlers. Pass through historic ranching areas and see beautiful Lake Pleasant with your guide sharing the history of the area. Choices One Hour Ride Beautiful views of Lake Pleasant in the distance as you ride through desert vegetation along an old trail developed by Indians and used later as the main route to and from the ranch at Mitchell Springs. You may see wild burro, rabbits and other creatures in their natural environment. Enjoy clear skys and beautiful weather throughout the season. Two Hour Ride In addition to the sights on the one hour ride, you will continue to a magnificent panoramic view of the Hell's Canyon Wilderness Area . From this viewpoint you will see the Heiroglyphic Mountains, Spring Valley and Whiskey Basin where bootleggers thrived during the prohibition era. Your guide will tell you all about it. (He drank a lot of the moonshine.) This popular horseback ride is a favorite of many visitors and is an Arizona Moment often chosen at Betty's Trail Rides. Three Hour Ride Continue from the two hour ride along an old rutted two track road developed by early miners. You will wind your way through thick forests of giant saguaro cacti that are not seen by most travelers to the area. This remote section offers a greater chance to see wildlife such as javalina, mule deer, coyotes and foxes. If you are really lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a bobcat. This is a beautiful horseback ride through unspoiled desert terrain where you can see not only the wildlife, but also desert vegetation and cacti growing in a clean-air environment. R/B R/B Half Day Ride Deep into the desert on this four hour adventure! There are places remembered only by the old timers, most of whom are now dead (except for your guide, and he may go at any moment.) If he doesn't, you will actually visit some of these. Don't miss this one! This part of the desert is virtually unchanged and very seldom visited by anyone. This is Arizona horseback riding at it's very best! Upon your return, you will be treated to lunch at the Wild Horse West, a favorite of the locals. Swim Ride Bring your swim suits! You will ride into the Lake Pleasant Regional Park to a secluded place, tie up, take a refreshing swim and then mount up again for your trip back to Mitchell Springs. Back to Home Page Dutch Oven Cooking About Us Photo Gallery Boat Rides Kritter Protectors Summer Rides Poem of the Month Rusty Says FAQ Contact Us Back toTop