Tanque Verde Ranch has Arizona's largest stable, with over 140 well trained horses. Horseback riding is offered every day of the week -- both walking rides for beginners and loping rides for more experienced riders. Specialty rides offer variety and adventure to the regular riding schedule. Breakfast rides up to the Old Homestead for a cowboy breakfast are scheduled twice a week and should not be missed. All-day rides are offered weekly and feature a 6-hour ride with a lunch out on the trail. This is a great way to experience the Old West! Picnic rides feature a stop in the Cottonwood Grove for a picnic lunch. Beginning and advanced riding lessons and horsemanship classes are offered daily as well, and, as with all riding, are included in the rate!

Our guided hiking program offers miles of breathtakingly beautiful trails. Hikes range in level of difficulty to allow everyone to participate! We offer half-day, sunset, and sunrise hikes. Longer, more advanced hiking for a minimum of three hikers is possible upon advance request. Hiking options include level desert hikes as well as mountain hikes with elevation gains of up to several thousand feet.

The mountain biking program provides a fun and different way to explore the desert. Specialized mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves provided by the ranch ensure great biking experiences even for new riders! Our experienced guides provide a variety of road and trail groups rides all year.

For those who are not so aerobically inclined, our guided nature walks offer the opportunity to experience the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert on our nature trails. Staff naturalists offer special programs that allow guests to see some of the desert's creatures up close and personal.

Meeting Facilities

Tanque Verde Ranch offers a variety of distinctive meeting rooms and banquet areas. Our Desert Awareness Center offers complete voice and data connectivity, including a high speed T-1 data line, along with state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities. All rooms feature high beamed ceiling and thick adobe walls, with lovely mountain and desert views.