Explore the Outdoors
Rewarding, Authentic Outdoor Activities at Your Pace
Our goal at White Stallion Ranch is to encourage you to learn something new, step outside your comfort zone, and enjoy a wholly unique outdoor experience. We have activities that will appeal to our most adventurous guests, as well as families with young children who want a brief glimpse into the rugged lifestyle of the American West.
Our friendly, knowledgeable activities concierges can help you pick and choose from a variety of fun, exciting, and awe-inspiring outdoor activities on our Arizona ranch. There truly is something for everyone here, from rock climbing and hiking to desert strolls and evening entertainment. When you incorporate these outdoor activities into your stay at our guest ranch, you’ll never want to go home!
Something for Everyone
As you explore our menu of activities, you’ll see there really is something for everyone. We want you to have the vacation or staycation of your dreams, and if that means a casual stroll through the desert at sunset or a fast-paced e-bike ride on rugged trails, we can accommodate you.
Adrenaline Rush – Activities for Adventure Seekers
Are you a thrill seeker? Do you want to have a memorable Western vacation you’ll never forget? Are you ready to learn something new or push yourself to new heights? Then these activities are for you.
We offer a wide choice of rides every day except Sunday, which is always the horses’ day off.
Children 8 years and older may qualify for our fast rides, mountain rides, and all day rides. Children between 5 and 8 years old will enjoy our slow rides. Children under 5 may experience the thrill of riding on a safe and comfortable lead line ride guided by one of our experienced staff.
White Stallion Ranch cares for one of the largest private herds of horses in Arizona. Our extensive riding program accommodates the experienced horse owner, the first-time rider, and all riders in between. Each rider is carefully matched with a horse based on their experience, height, weight, and riding ambitions.
- Included in Adventure Package or $55-$85 à la carte.
Explore the ranch on one of our Radpower e-bikes. E-bikes are great equalizers as you can use as much or as little pedal assist as you want, so you can see the ranch at your own speed. Enjoy a fast-paced, rugged desert adventure on one of our beginner or intermediate trails. All tours are guided, and we provide safety gear and helmets.
That Slow Cowboy Life – Family Activities
Even our young guests can find a unique Western activity to enjoy. These activities are safe and fun for the whole family.
- Included in Adventure Package or $105 à la carte.
- Children need to be 8 years old to participate in this activity.
- Team Building Programs are also offered through our climbing program. Please inquire for details.
If you’ve never tried climbing before, here’s your chance to experience it in an incredible desert setting. If you’re a beginner, you will experience the accomplishment of completing your very first climb. Even if you’re an experienced climber, you will be challenged by our climbs.
Our Certified Climbing Instructor will guide you climbing boulders and faces on the east end of the ranch. He has designed beginner, intermediate and advanced climbs. We provide all the necessary climbing gear: helmets, shoes, and hardware.
Our climbing program is the largest on-site destination in the U.S. We currently offer over 37 different climbs from 5.3 – 5.12 in difficulty, all top rope climbing. Climbing is offered five days a week, and all climbs are roughly two hours. You’ll experience all the conveniences of a climbing gym with the added thrill and challenges of real rock, fantastic weather, and the beauty of the Tucson Mountains.
Our Tucson Mountains backdrop and border with Saguaro National Park makes White Stallion Ranch a supreme location for high desert hiking. We offer several guided hikes weekly, from a family-friendly, informative, nature walk to increasingly challenging hikes up Mesa Vista and to the top of Panther Peak. Guests may hike without our guides, and directions and suggestions are available at the Front Desk and from our guides.
1 – 2 hours; no hiking boots required, although closed-toe shoes are a must for your comfort and safety.
Our Nature Walk introduces you to the flora, fauna, and geology of the Sonoran Desert. This is an easy, flat hike appropriate for all ages interested in learning about our unique desert surroundings. Questions and discussions are encouraged.
Mesa Vista Hike
3-hour adventure; hiking boots are recommended.
Mesa Vista Hike is an intermediate level hike with a focus on geology, history, and the formation of the mountains. There will be some off-trail hiking. The views are incredible, taking in the ranch, Picacho Peak, Mt. Lemmon, the Tucson Basin, and the Rincon Mountains.
Taking Aim – Shooting and Archery
Developing shooting and archery skills can improve your focus, mental clarity, hand-eye coordination, and confidence. These activities are safe for families with young children between the ages of five and eight, depending on the activity. Reach out to us with questions or if you need more information.
You will shoot authentic reproduction Western style guns. All shooting is done onsite at the ranch’s private shooting range.
- 22 Shooting
- Included in the Adventure package or a la carte for $55.
- Minimum age for .22 shooting is 8 years old.
Choose from our .22 caliber Henry Yellow Boy rifles and Ruger Single Action pistols, .45 caliber Black Powder Hawken percussion rifles (extra charge), a replica of the Winchester 73 rifle from the movie of the same name (the only one in existence), or a replica of one of Wyatt Earp or Doc Holliday’s pistols.
Using small caliber rifles and pistols with very little recoil, you can comfortably practice your skills on the steel reactive targets. These reactive targets let you know you’ve hit the mark by flipping, moving, or making noise. A dueling shooting tree is used for competitive shooting, leaving no doubt as to who earned the bragging rights as “Top Shot.”
Black Powder Rifles
- Included in Adventure Package or $55 a la carté.
- Minimum age 14 years old.
Black powder rifles were used by mountain men and pioneers to tame the West in the early 1800s. Now you can try our black powder percussion .50 caliber Hawken rifles. Learn how to load the powder and ball (by pouring and ramming it down the muzzle) and experience the power of these historically accurate firearms.
45 Caliber Shooting
- This activity is not included in the Adventure Package, and is available at an additional cost of $75.
- Minimum age 14 years old.
Shooting .45 caliber firearms offers a very special opportunity to try some of the most famous guns of the West: Winchester 73 (rifle), Colt Peacemaker (pistol), or the Coach Gun (double barrel shotgun).
Archery
- Included in Adventure Package or $40 à la carte.
- Children need to be 5 years old to participate in this activity.
We use recurve bows of all sizes for all ages and levels of strength. Archery is simple to learn, and our instructors will guide you through the safe use of the bow and arrow.
Put Your Feet Up and Relax – Spectator Activities
Not sure you’re ready to spend the day outdoors? Want a break from cowboy life? We have some activities you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy as a spectator.
Most evenings after dinner you’ll get an amazing Western show.
Our educational and enriching activities include a moonlight bonfire with a cowboy singer, an astronomy show with large telescopes, line dancing lessons, nature and animal programs, watercolor classes with our resident artist Ute Vaughn, and Loop Rawlins’ Wild West Show of Trick Roping, Whip Cracking & Gun Spinning.
Once a week, the True family and friends present an exhibition rodeo in the large arena. Russell narrates, explaining the objective of each event and noting fun facts that illustrate the history of rodeo. You can watch breathtaking, authentic events like team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and bulldogging (or chute dogging). The rodeo opens with the Lee Greenwood song “God Bless the USA” accompanied by a dramatic horseback presentation of the American flag, as well as a mounted honor guard presenting flags for the countries of each of our foreign guests.
Ready to Saddle Up?
Our team at White Stallion Ranch is passionate about helping our guests plan the perfect vacation, staycation, celebration, or company event. We can answer any questions you have about our activities so that you know exactly what you’re getting into before you arrive.
Our activities are perfect for corporate events, team-building programs, bachelor and bachelorette parties, celebrations and milestones, solo travelers, and family vacations. Contact us today to work with one of our activities concierges to create the perfect outdoor activity package for your stay at our Arizona dude ranch.
