Favorite Horseback Rides
Embark on a horseback trail riding vacation, complete with as many scenic rides as you’d like. Horseback ride to a pancake breakfast or spend two hours traversing our 10,500 acres of foothills.
Our scenic horseback rides are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. All of our rides are led by our friendly and experienced wranglers.
2-hour Scenic Trail Rides
1.5 – 2 Hours | $100 / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
We offer scenic trail rides daily. We have over 100 miles of trails winding all over 10,500 acres of the foothills at the Ranch.
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Breakfast Ride
3 HOURS | $100 / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Giant sycamores and a crackling campfire provide a beautiful backdrop for a western breakfast at our historic Adobe Camp. After you have had some of the best flapjacks you’ll ever taste, you will saddle up and be on your way.
Our famous breakfast horseback ride consists of:
- 45-minute to 1-hour horseback ride each way with a stop for breakfast.
- Breakfast at the Adobe Camp.
- Breakfast items include eggs, bacon, sausage, quesadillas, cereals, pastries, and more, with juices, coffee, hot cocoa, and milk.
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Available 2-3 times per week. Please check seasonal activity guide for days and times.
Specialty Horseback Rides
Elevate Alisal’s traditional trail rides with these specialty experiences. Start your horseback riding adventures with beginner, intermediate, or advanced riding lessons or skip straight to one of our signature rides.
These are some of the most unique ways to explore Alisal on horseback. Start riding as the sun rises or traverse the foothills as the sun sets. Ride out to a secluded picnic spot, or let one of our horses be your transportation to Alisal Lake to stand-up paddleboard.
Riding Lessons
1 HOUR | $80 per hour / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
We offer one-hour group riding lessons on the trail daily 12:30pm-1:30pm Lessons are recommended for infrequent riders who wish to join a higher level group ride and those who want to assess their riding ability.
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Specialty Morning Ride
2 hours | $100 / rider
Advanced
This is a new offering. It is offered on Breakfast Ride Days for those who have eaten a few too many pancakes and just want a nice ride in the morning. It’s an opportunity for a smaller, more intimate group ride experience (limited spots available).
AVAILABLE SUMMER ONLY
Evening Ride
1.5 – 2 hours | $100 / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Evening is a magical time at Alisal. You will have the opportunity to see deer, coyotes, quail, wild turkeys, or even a bobcat–all with the backdrop of a stunning sunset.
AVAILABLE SUMMER ONLY
2-Hour Private Ride
2 hours | $150 / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
This two hour ride is perfect for those that want to enjoy the beauty of the Alisal in a more intimate setting. This smaller group allows wranglers to offer a more customized riding experience.
Space is limited.
Ages 7+
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND
Scenic Picnic Ride
Half-Day | $250 / rider
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Want to explore a bit more of The Alisal? Join us for a scenic discovery of the hills above The Alisal. Your guide will have a picnic lunch for you to enjoy in a beautiful and secluded spot above the lake. Space is limited.
Ages 12+
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND
Saddle to Paddle
2.5 Hours | $125 / rider
Intermediate, Advanced
What could be better than combining a horseback ride with a refreshing and exhilarating trip to the lake on a summer day? Join one of our friendly Wranglers for a trail ride around the lake, followed by a stop at the lake for paddle boarding or pedal boating and finishing up with mounting back on horseback for additional trail riding. A saddle bag will be provided for you to carry your belongings. Please sign up with Guest Services.
A permission form must be completed by a parent or guardian prior to the event.
Maximum 6 teens.
AVAILABLE SUMMER
Rest Up for Your Ride
Turn your horseback riding adventure into a ranch vacation. Our authentic ranch accommodations encircle the barnyard so you’ll never be far away from your next excursion on horseback. Alisal’s nightly rate includes lodging, two meals daily, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
