Empire Ranch Trail Ride

The Foundation sponsors occasional group Trail Rides, exploring the Empire Ranch landscape on horseback. Departing from Empire Ranch Headquarters on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, each ride lasts 2-3 hours through some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.  The morning ride begins at around 9am, returning to the Empire Ranch Headquarters for lunch. Enjoy a Ranch House Tour, lunch & friendship in the historic Stone Corral. An afternoon ride begins at around 1pm.

Trail ride participants may bring their own horse or reserve one from the Empire Ranch Foundation.  Ride both in the morning and the afternoon, or choose between the two rides. Experienced and novice riders are welcome!  For folks just relaxing around the Headquarters, there are free house tours and exhibits, and lunch, refreshments and Empire Ranch souvenirs for nominal cost.   

The April 17, 2010, Trail Ride was a grand success.  A specific date for the next sponsored Trail Ride is yet to be set, but keep an eye out for a notice in the future, and plan to join us!  

Prices, registration forms, and procedures for the April 17 Trail Ride are provided below for general information, but are subject to change for future Trail Rides.

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010

Cost: ERF Member: $10 (ERF family membership includes children 18 & under)
           Non-Member: $45 (Includes $10 per rider fee & $35 ERF family membership)  
           Horse Rental: $75

Lunch: Hamburgers & chips; Hot Dogs & chips, and beverages will be available for purchase. 

Register now! Click here for the registration form.  Liability waiver form, sent with confirmation, must be signed prior to riding. Rental horses must be booked through ERF. Riders must be at least eight years old; 8-12 years old must wear helmets.

Click here for map and driving directions to Empire Ranch Headquarters

Questions?  Call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org