PAST RIDES
UPCOMING EVENTS
| February 4, 2012 | Sayer Springs - Wickenburg | 10:00 AM | Saturday | | Directions
1. From PHX, Glendale, Peoria, the SW valley....Drive North on Grand/US 60 into Wickenburg. Drive through Wickenburg past the Shell station then Taco Bell/BK...start slowing down after BK...the next road is El Recreo....turn right onto El Recreo...it is right after the Duncan Donuts. Follow that road past the rodeo grounds, road changes name to Constellation. The pavement ends. Set odometer to 0.0 or note mileage...the road changes to hard dirt...very little wash boards...continue on this road for 3.2 miles. At about 3.1 you will see orange tape/ribbon...slow down. At approx 3.2 there is a cluster of ribbons on the left....turn left onto the side road there. Stay on the road until the large parking area on both the right and left. This is the staging area. There is a parking area to the RIGHT of the turn off of constellation and people can ride into the staging area. We would have to use this if there are campers there. You can see the staging area from Constellation. The GPS coordinates are from the Turn off of Constellation are: 34.00.722N 112.39.030 W
2.From Desert Hills, Scottsdale and other NE valley cities....I-17/Carefree highway...go west on 74 all the way to Grand/US 60. At stop sign, turn right-North and follow same directions posted above once you get into Wickenburg. The GPS coordinates are from the Turn off of Constellation are: 34.00.722N 112.39.030 W
| | Those who came | Description
Leader: Sara K (Sara is not a saddle club member and has volunteered her time to lead this ride.)
Contact: sarak223@yahoo.com
Length: 3 to 4 hours - 10 Miles
Level 3 to 4 until we get to the spring
Description: There is some cholla but not bad. The trail is mostly single track with some wash riding and a jeep trail. It is rocky in one particular spot and the rest is typical AZ rockiness. This is a walk ride so there is no concern about speed. People can move out down in the wash. This is a 'keyhole' trail but Sara will probably adjust the route to make it an in-and-out for ease of ride and time. Bring a lunch or snack. There is water at the spring and there is a windmill about a mile from the trailers on the way back. Regarding parking, there is plenty of room for 10 trailers. Even if some riders have to park across Constellation and ride up the road, no worries, as it is only about a one-block ride to the staging area.
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| January 28, 2012 | Rockaway Hills | 10:00 AM | Saturday | | Directions
Rockaway Hills Ranch is situated on 34 acres in Cave Creek, just under 2 miles north of Cave Creek Rd. on School House Rd. Truck/trailer parking: When entering the facility go past the homes and take a left just past the first turnouts. Go down the hill and park in the open area between the large turnouts (east side of the covered arena). | | Those who came | Description
Leader: Anna Ingram
Contact: Anna Ingram at 480-595-0123; or check out the Rockaway Hills website, http://rockaway-hills-ranch.com/index.html
Length: 3 Hours
Level: 2-1/2 to 3 rocky, hilly
Description: Cave Creek's extensive trail system passes along the eastern edge of the ranch. It is only a short distance on that trail before you reach state land and then the Tonto National Forest where there are endless miles of trails and beautiful views.
Bring your lunch to enjoy after the ride. Anna will provide refreshments.
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| January 21, 2012 | Camp Creek Waterfalls | 10:00 AM | Saturday | | Directions
From Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway, go north on Cave Creek Road and it will turn eastbound as you enter Cave Creek and you continue east as you go through Carefree. This continues east as you cross Scottsdale Rd (aka Tom Darlington) and Pima Road (for anyone coming from the south). From Pima Road, it's 7 miles to the parking lot. You'll see the Bartlett Lake turn off - DO NOT TAKE IT! The road curves north toward Seven Springs. There's a golf course on your right. Tonto Hills is on the left. Continue through several small washes and when you come to the GRANDDADDY of WASHES and a very tight 15 mph switchback so prepare to turn right. There's a dirt road immediately (marked FH1058) just after the wash. Take it to the right and a short way down there's lots of dirt to park on. There is pavement all the way until the turnoff and a couple hundred yards of dirt road and the parking area is dirt. | | Those who came | Description
Leader: Helen Bell
Contact: Helen Bell at 602-375-0742 or hbell1033@gmail.com.
Length: 3 - 4 Hours
Level: 3
Description: The terrain varies from soft sand trail/wash to up and down in the rocks. Pack some food. There is one Step Over.
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| January 14, 2012 | Team Sorting and Education Clinic - Lost Cowboy Ranch | 12:15 PM | Saturday | | Directions
Take Rio Verde Drive East to 160th Street North. Lost Cowboy Ranch is located in the NE corner of 160th Street and Dixileta. Some parking is available on the ranch site or alongside 160th Street | | Those who came | Description
Hosted by: Brian and Susan Bowers
Contact: For questions contact Sue at 651-324-6107 or 480-471-7244
Length: 3 Hours
A clinic format, where Brian and Susan Bowers will both saddle up to give instruction in addition to running some rounds. For 20 people (ten teams) or less, the charge is $30. For more than 20 people the fee is $25. Signing in starts at 12:15 pm and team sorting starts at 1:00 pm. People are welcome to bring spectators, coolers, chairs...please no dogs.
Sign up at the CCSC website http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
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| December 18, 2011 | `Camp | 10:00 AM | Sunday | | Directions
From Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway, go north on Cave Creek Road and it will turn eastbound as you enter Cave Creek and you continue east as you go through Carefree. This continues east as you cross Scottsdale Rd (aka Tom Darlington) and Pima Road (for anyone coming from the south). From Pima Road, it's 7 miles to the parking lot. You'll see the Bartlett Lake turn off - DO NOT TAKE IT! The road curves north toward Seven Springs. There's a golf course on your right. Tonto Hills is on the left. Continue through several small washes and when you come to the GRANDDADDY of WASHES and a very tight 15 mph switchback so prepare to turn right. There's a dirt road immediately (marked FH1058) just after the wash. Take it to the right and a short way down there's lots of dirt to park on. There is pavement all the way until the turnoff and a couple hundred yards of dirt road and the parking area is dirt | | Those who came | Description
Leader: Helen Bell – For questions contact Helen at 602-375-0742 or hbell1033@gmail.com.
Length: 3 - 4 Hours
Level: 3
The terrain varies from soft sand trail/wash to up and down in the rocks. Pack some food. There is one Step Over. |
| December 17, 2011 | Team Sorting and Education Clinic | 12:15 PM | Saturday | | Directions
Take Rio Verde Drive East to 160th Street North. Lost Cowboy Ranch is located in the NE corner of 160th Street and Dixileta. Some parking is available on the ranch site or alongside 160th Street. | | Those who came | Description
A clinic format, where Brian and Susan Bowers will both saddle up to give instruction in addition to running some rounds. For 20 people (ten teams) or less, the charge is $30. For more than 20 people the fee is $25. Signing in starts at 12:15 pm and team sorting starts at 1:00 pm.
People are welcome to bring spectators, coolers, chairs...please no dogs. Sign up at the CCSC website no later than Tuesday, December 11, 2011. We must guarantee riders so please confirm and if you can't, let Sue know so others can come.
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| December 10, 2011 | Christmas Ride and Lunch at Bumble Bee Ranch | 10:00 AM Ride Out | Saturday | | Directions
The ranch is located at: 34900 S Old Black Canyon Hwy Black Canyon City, AZ 85324. Drive north on I-17. Take exit 248 to Bumblee Bee-Crown King. From the south, turn left; from the north, turn right. One mile of hardtop road turns into 4 miles of dirt road. Cross an old rock bridge and just ahead on the right is the Bumblebee Ranch entrance. Watch for the Cave Creek Saddle Club parking signs | | Those who came | Description
Contact: Sue at 651-324-6107 or 480-471-7244 or Kelly at the Bumblebee Ranch, 623-374-0002.
Lunch to follow ride approximately 2 PM. See Bumblebee Ranch Lunch Details on Newsletter page
Cost including Tax and Gratuity is $15 for CCSC members and $24 for non members.
. Make checks payable to Cave Creek Saddle Club and mail to:
Cindy Ramsey
CCSC President
32833 N. 44th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Rental horses are available for $25 per hour for up to 3 hours. Guest house may be available for overniters
Updated Description:
Ride out time is 10:00 a.m.
There will 2 rides led by 2 wranglers:
1 ride will be quite flat for beginners and green horses (north trails).
The other ride will be for intermediate+ riders and horses that includes a water crossing and steeper climbs (south trails).
There will be a $7.00 parking charge per vehicle for riders NOT staying for lunch.
For parking instructions, follow signs to the main office. There will be additional parking assistance on site.
Dress in layers as the temperature may be near freezing when we ride out at 10. By noon the temp should warm to around 50 F degrees.
LUNCH will be served at 2:00 p.m. To allow riders to tend to their horses, etc. |
| November 27, 2011 | South Rio Verde and River Crossing Ride | 10:00 AM | Sunday | | Directions
Take Dynamite Rd east all the way to its end (Turns into Rio Verde Drive after Alma School road intersection). Turn left onto dirt road (north) toward Needle Rock Park. Take the first right toward the Box Bar Ranch and the Rio Verde Saddle Club (heading east). Where the road curves and heads southeast/south, park on the left-hand side of the road. Signs and person directing parking will be there. | | Those who came | Description
Leaders: Sue Van Meerten and Jeannie Forst
Contact: Sue at 651-324-6107 or 480-471-724
Length: 3 Hours
Level: 3
This is a fairly flat ride to South Rio Verde River crossing. Jeannie Forst will then lead us across the river to areas that she explored this summer. The water is knee deep with a rocky river bottom. Then there is a fairly steep climb up a hill to another flat area with gorgeous canyon views. If, we are unable to cross the river due to high water, we'll ride the desert area to the reservation.
UPDATE: During 3 prerides, Jeannie and Sue have found wonderful trails along the east side of the river. This portion of the ride will last about 1 hour. As these trails are not designated park trails, portions are a bit more rugged with lots of rocks, wash-type sand, some lower-hanging tree limbs and the possibility of ATVs. Please be sure your horses are well shod, if you ride with us on the east side of the river. For those who may not want to cross the river we can show you a loop that will take you back to your horse trailers. You will need the $6.00 Tonto National Forest Park pass to display in your windshield. These can be purchased at most Circle K gas stations or click here for more information. |
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