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    Knob Hill Ranch

    4.9 (60 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Fantastic addition to our Joshua Tree experience. Knob Hill was kind and understanding from the moment we booked to the moment we unsaddled. Their trail guides were knowledgeable, skilled, and very pleasant company. We did the West Loop Trail at sunset, and the sky was simply indescribable in its beauty. The kids are still grinning. Highest recommendation.

    We had a great two hour guided tour! We booked a couple of weeks before our trip to Joshua Tree and are glad we did. We filled out the request for an appointment and got a call within a few hours to confirm. The ranch was easy to find and we were greeted by our guide. The horses were friendly and well taken care of. The guide was friendly and told us about the local plant life as we walked by. She also spoke highly of the owner and her care for the horses. We ended up having a private two hour tour since no one else signed up for that time. We started in the morning when it was chilly and it warmed up throughout the trip. I encouraged our local Airbnb host to add them to their local recommendations as well!

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    Jacqueline B.

    Such a fun & relaxing ride thru the park! Shannon was a great guide... highly recommend!

    Kara (Wrangler/Tour guide)
    Marilyn A.

    It was an amazing experience from beginning to end. My wife and I were the only two riders on this beautiful breezy morning, which made me a little nervous. But ultimately ended up feeling like a private tour. Kara explained everything throughly from beginning to end of tour. From how to tips with guiding horses, desert snake fun facts, and even pointing out bobcat poop during the trail. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

    A group of friends and I had such an amazing experience at Knobb Hill. We took the 2hr short west loop trail with Brian as our guide. He was extremely friendly and helpful the entire time. He really made it a great experience as beginner riders and even took us to a beautiful photo spot. In the beginning of our visit, he clearly explained how to maneuver and the ride the horse. Also, Madeline was super helpful when booking on short notice and was to accommodate to our group. Thank you again for this wonderful experience. I definitely recommend this to anyone of any riding level!

    An absolutely delightful ride led by Shannon and her faithful horse Leroy. The climb was steady and never too challenging, and the views were magnificent. Shannon checked our (that be Pancho and me) progress and safety constantly. Highly recommend.

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    Awesome experience! Very well put together and felt very comfortable. Host was very helpful and the trail was beautiful

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    We did the panoramic ride (4 hours) and had a fantastic time going threw wonderful scenery. Thanks for the experience!

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    Daughter recently went for three days here and had a lot of good things to say about the food and…read morestaff! She enjoyed the rocket launch, stargazing, zip line, and the lift up into the tree. First true experience away from home without family like many others. She only had good things to say about the staff and food options. Luckily no bed bug issues like prior reviews. Shout out to Beatrice for being awesome with the kids! -2 stars for the bathroom/shower situations. It doesn't sound like there are many bathrooms for the amount of kids there. She mentioned some being clogged and feeling rushed due to several others needing to use the bathrooms. There were so many activities that she felt like there weren't many breaks to use the bathroom. In her dorm there were only 2 bathrooms/showers. They got back late after 9pm and rushed to squeeze people through to shower. People were barging in having to use the bathroom as others showered. Apparently the shower curtain was so minimal, another girl used an extra bed sheet to help create privacy, which all the girls appreciated. Maybe add a couple port-a-potties?! Might be wrong, but also sounded like not many trustworthy sources for water and hydration outside of meal time.

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    4.9(21 reviews)
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