--- title: Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing lang: en type: tour city: Sedona country: United States price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 208 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 13 of 13 (Kayak & Horseback Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/sedona-horseback-rides-at-dead-horse-ranch-with-river-crossing/ --- # Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing **Guidekin's take:** Cross the river and ride the hills of Dead Horse Ranch State Park on a private tour for your party. Guiding, saddle, tack and a helmet are included; facility fees are extra. 4.59 from 208 reviews at €105 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #13 of 13 in Kayak & Horseback Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Saddle up, partner! We offer one of the only horseback tours in the area with a river crossing! Our 1 hour Cowboy Trail ride, and the 1.5 hour Cowboy Trail ride hour are the rootinest, tootinest horseback rides in Sedona. You'll be riding through the hills and valleys of Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Sedona. Our experienced wranglers will keep you safe while sharing the history of the land and surrounding area. You'll get to cross the river, take in the spectacular sightings of Tuzigoot Monument, and enjoy panoramic views of the Verde Valley. Even if you're a nervous first-timer, don't worry, we'll make sure you have a hootin' good time. So giddy up and book your ride today! Ages 6+ ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 30 mins before your tour. - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 15:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person for the Outlaw Trail Ride 1 Hour option; other options up to €125 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 208 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Trail Horse Adventures - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.59 from 208 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 208. - 5 stars: 171 (82%) - 4 stars: 15 (7%) - 3 stars: 6 (3%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 11 (5%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Outlaw Trail Ride 1 Hour | €105 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour | | Cowboy Trail Ride 1.5 Hour | €125 / person | English | - | ## What's included - In-person guide is licensed or certified - Saddle, Tack, and Helmet ## Not included - Gratuities - Landing and facility fees - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Tuzigoot National Monument** (pass by, no stop) - If you book our 1.5 hour tour you will get to enjoy spectacular of Tuzigoot National Monument. 2. **Verde River** (pass by, no stop) - Our horseback locations is one of the only tours in the area with a river crossing. 3. **Dead Horse Ranch State Park** (2h) - This tour is located in Beautiful Dead Horse Ranch. 4. **Sedona** (pass by, no stop) - On our 1.5 hour Outlaw trail we bring you up to higher country and you do see Sedona Red Rocks and Canyons in the distance. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please arrive 30 mins before your tour. Enter the gates at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Stay on the main road, follow it down and you will see the horseback corrals on the left. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Kayak & Horseback Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 13** | €105 | 2h | 4.59 (208) | private | | [Kayak Tour on the Verde River](/usa/sedona/tours/kayak-tour-on-the-verde-river/?format=md) | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (698) | shared | | [PRIVATE Antelope Canyon/Horseshoe Bend Experience](/usa/sedona/tours/private-antelope-canyon-horseshoe-bend-experience/?format=md) | €433 | 10h | 4.95 (256) | private | | [Zip Line Tour at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Sedona,Camp Verde](/usa/sedona/tours/zip-line-tour-at-out-of-africa-wildlife-park-in-sedona-camp-verde/?format=md) | €109 | 2h | 4.92 (253) | shared | Ranked #13 of 13 in Kayak & Horseback Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €100 to €433, median €165; typical length 3h. 3 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/sedona-kayak-horseback-tours/?format=md ## More in Sedona - All Sedona tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/sedona-horseback-rides-at-dead-horse-ranch-with-river-crossing/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md