Wild Horse Trail
Wild Horse Trail

Wild Horse Trail

Tonto National Forest
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Wild Horse Trail

Wild Horse Trail

Distance: 7.0mi
Elevation: 610ft
Time: 2.5-3.5h

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Wild Horse Trail is a 7.0mi easy out and back trail near Apache Wells that’s popular for its mild terrain and great desert scenery. This route is frequented by both hikers and mountain bikers, so be prepared to share the trail. Several interconnecting trails offer you the opportunity to extend your adventure if you’d like. Expect moderate mixed traffic on this route.

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Getting there

The trailhead for the Wild Horse Trail is on N Bush Highway.

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Backcountry Campground

No

When to do

October-May

Pets allowed

Yes - On Leash

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Out and back


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Wild Horse Trail Description

The Wild Horse Trail is a beautiful hike with easy terrain for hikers and mountain bikers. This route shows off the beauty of the desert without requiring much effort, making it a popular pick for beginner hikers and mountain bikers. Be prepared to share the trail. There are lots of connecting routes that can be used to extend your adventures if you’d like to go further.

This route is out in the sun, so we recommend leaving it for shoulder season or winter and coming prepared with lots of water, a hat, and sunscreen if you plan to visit on a hot day. If you’re new to the area, bring a GPS route to help with the occasional unsigned junction you’ll encounter.

From the trailhead next to the road, take Twisted Sister Trail, keeping left twice and then again at the next 4-way junction onto Wild Horse Trail. Stay right at the next two junctions and continue straight through to the trail’s end at N Usery Road. From here, turn back and retrace your steps to the trailhead.

This route can also be done starting from N Usery Road and turning around at the Twisted Sister Trailhead.

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