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Horseback Riding at Chiricahua - Chiricahua National Park

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding at Chiricahua

Chiricahua National Park
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: No
Fees: No

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Weather forecast

51°F 11°C · Mostly Clear
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Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
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Vehicle Length & Trailer Restrictions

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No large vehicle turnaround after Faraway Ranch Parking (1 mile after entrance). Vehicles over 29 feet park at Faraway. Disconnect trailers at Faraway. Trailers with campground reservations proceed to camp. Scenic drive = 24 ft limit and no trailers.
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About this activity

Come explore the "Wonderland of Rocks" on horseback!

Come explore the "Wonderland of Rocks" on horseback! Horses are allowed on many of the trails in the park.

Please observe the following rules and policies for horse and stock use:
 
  • Designated pack animals or stock are limited to horses, burros, mules, or other hoofed mammals.
  • Stock parties shall not include more than 10 animals in one continuous group, with a maximum of 20 animals per party or organization daily.
  • The use of stock is confined to developed trail systems. Stock is not permitted on the Massai Nature Trail, Heart of Rocks Loop, Natural Bridge, and Sugarloaf Mountain trails.
  • Off trail travel is prohibited except for short term picketing, hobbling, or highlining.
  • Stock use is not permitted on paved roads except in those areas designated as crosswalks.
  • The tying of stock to any living or dead feature causing injury or damage to the feature or vegetation is prohibited. Picketed, highlined, or hobbled animals shall not be kept so as to interfere with the use of the trail system by hikers.
  • Stock trailers shall be parked at the designated horse trailer parking area near Faraway Ranch.
  • Pack animals are not permitted in the Bonita Canyon Campground. Camping with stock is allowed in the adjacent Coronado National Forest. Contact the U.S. Forest Service office in Douglas, AZ, 520-364-3468 or online.
  • The feeding of hay or grain is permitted, but only by feed bags or inside trailers used to haul the animals.
  • Remove all manure or other waste left by your stock from the parking areas and trailheads.
  • Firearms are permitted, but may not be discharged in the park. Hunting is not allowed.

Activity details

Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
No
Fees
No
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Weather forecast

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Tonight
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear
S 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 2%
Saturday
70°F21°C
Sunny
SSW 11 mph17 km/h Rain: 2%
Saturday Night
46°F8°C
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph8 km/h
Sunday
69°F21°C
Sunny
SSW 4 mph6 km/h
Sunday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy
ENE 5 mph8 km/h
Monday
73°F23°C
Sunny
ENE 6 mph10 km/h
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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Tonight
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

S 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 2%
Saturday
70°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

SSW 11 mph17 km/h Rain: 2%
Saturday Night
46°F8°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.

SSW 5 mph8 km/h
Sunday
69°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.

SSW 4 mph6 km/h
Sunday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

ENE 5 mph8 km/h
Monday
73°F23°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 73.

ENE 6 mph10 km/h
Monday Night
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

ESE 6 mph10 km/h
Tuesday
74°F23°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 74.

SSE 5 mph8 km/h
Tuesday Night
52°F11°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

S 5 mph8 km/h
Wednesday
74°F23°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

S 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 1%
Wednesday Night
53°F12°C
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

S 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 8%
Thursday
71°F22°C
Chance Rain Showers

A chance of rain showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

SSE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 43%
Thursday Night
52°F11°C
Chance Rain Showers

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

SSE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 43%
Friday
66°F19°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

SSW 8 mph13 km/h Rain: 48%

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Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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