ADVENTURES
Discover saguaro forests and slot canyons along the rocky mountain trails, or ride through the sandy Hassayampa Riverbed or among giant Saguaros. Create memories that will warm your soul and last a lifetime. Become a part of the Kay El Bar family.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Life at the Kay El Bar centers around our horses and riding program, and a well-trained string of horses for every experience level − beginner, intermediate and advanced. Ride through sandy washes and slot canyons, and discover fantastic desert vistas all from the back of your trusty mount. Or stay on the ranch and try your hand at cattle work in the arena.
Age Minimums: Slow rides — 5 years old, Fast Rides — 8 years old
Horseback Riding Weight Limit: 240 pounds
SPORT SHOOTING
Practice your aim like a true wild west cowboy with our safe and fun sport shooting programs. Clay pigeon and target shooting available.
Age Minimums: .22 Shooting — 8 years old, Shotgun Shooting — 16 years old
3D ARCHERY
Practice your marksmanship with our 3D Archery program, using compound and recurve bows. You’ll follow a walking course through the desert landscape and take your aim at 3D, realistic targets.
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
GUIDED UTV TOURS
Explore our unique pocket of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert by way of UTV guided tours. You’ll see the riparian landscape of the Hassayampa River, an intermittent river that runs seasonally above ground and is responsible for the diverse flora and fauna of the area. We’ll take up to four guests to beautiful vistas overlooking the area’s mountain ranges and the iconic Vulture Peak.
HIKING
Enjoy a hike in the tranquil Sonoran Desert. You might see a few of the many local avian species, such as the red-tailed hawk, ferruginous hawk or turkey vultures in the desert sky. The nearby terrain features a variety of cacti, including the incredible giant saguaro, prickly pear, barrel and jumping cholla.
VISIT WICKENBURG
Located just outside the city limits of Wickenburg, going into town to see shops and museums is an easy trip. Explore the unique and fun shops, and learn about how the little town came to be at the charming Wickenburg Museum. See a renowned collection of Western art and learn about Western history and culture at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum.
If you’re not sure where to begin, you can pop into the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for guidance.
There is always something special happening at the ranch or in the nearby town of Wickenburg. In fact, Wickenburg is the international home of team roping over five months in the winter: Scheduled Events in Wickenburg.