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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Adra Loop Trail #9044

The Adra Loop trail is 2.8 miles long. It begins at Camp Wood Loop and ends at Camp Wood Loop.

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…

Atchison-river Trail #9011

The Atchison-river trail is 0.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 9115w and ends at Rr Tracks.

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…

Black Mesa Trail #9036

The Black Mesa trail is 1.9 miles long. It begins at County Road 70 and ends at Black Mesa Tank #1.

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…

Bt Butte Trail #133

The Bt Butte trail is 2.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 665 and ends at Forest Road 705.