About Trail Horse Adventures
Trail Horse Adventures offers guided horseback rides through Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, just twenty minutes from Sedona. Their routes cross the Verde River, pass Tuzigoot National Monument ruins, and climb into pinyon-juniper woodlands with sweeping mountain views — a landscape most visitors never see from the highway.
Rides are available for ages six and up, with gentle, sure-footed horses matched to each rider's experience level. Tours range from one-hour introductory rides to longer half-day excursions that explore deeper into the river valley. Small group sizes keep the experience personal, and the guides share history about the ancient Sinagua people who once inhabited the area.
Trail Horse Adventures appeals to riders who want more than a corral loop — the state park setting means real trail riding through varied terrain with wildlife sightings (eagles, javelinas, and great blue herons are common). The proximity to Sedona makes it easy to pair with a wine-tasting stop in the Verde Valley on the same day.
