Bring Your Own Horse Equestrian Trailhead & Experiences

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Safety & Rules

Your safety is our priority — emergency contacts, trail rules and what to expect out on the land.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services:911

Call 911 for any emergency. Additional local contacts will be listed here once verified.

Trail Safety

Stay on marked trails at all times
Carry adequate water for you and your horse
Check weather conditions before riding
Tell someone your ride plan and expected return time
Do not approach cliff edges or unstable terrain
Do not ride alone in remote areas

Horse Requirements

Coggins test required within 12 months
Health certificate for out-of-state horses
Current vaccinations recommended
Well-fitting tack and proper footwear
No stallions permitted on trails
No aggressive or uncontrolled horses

Campsite Rules

Quiet hours: 10pm - 7am
Keep horses in designated corrals
Clean up all manure from campsite daily
Extinguish fires completely before leaving
No tying horses to trees or fences
No fireworks or loud generators

Wildlife & Environment

Keep a safe distance from all wildlife
Report any injured or distressed animals
Pack out all trash including food scraps
Never feed wildlife
Do not disturb nesting birds or dens
No collecting plants, rocks, or artifacts

Rattlesnake Safety

  • • Most active during warm months (April - October)
  • • Watch where you step and where you put your hands
  • • If you hear a rattle, freeze and slowly back away
  • • Keep horses calm if they encounter a snake
  • • If bitten, seek immediate medical attention - do not apply ice or tourniquet

Weather Awareness

  • • Flash floods can occur with little warning - avoid low areas during storms
  • • Lightning is common during monsoon season - seek low ground away from ridges
  • • Heat exhaustion is a real risk - start early and rest during peak sun
  • • Cold temperatures can develop quickly after sunset

By using these trails, you acknowledge that horseback riding involves inherent risks and agree to follow all posted rules and guidelines.