The trails throughout Temecula Valley Wine Country are perfect for exploration by horseback on a guided tour. This experience gives an authentic and memorable way to explore, connect with nature, and experience the natural beauty of the region. Riders can traverse vineyards and scenic trails while disconnecting from everyday life. It is a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and appreciation for nature and wine culture. California Ranch Company (CRC),  Wine Country Trails by Horseback, and  Old Town Ranch all offer horseback riding in wine country.

California Ranch Company

California Ranch Company is one of Southern California's Premiere, Private...

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Galway Downs Equestrian

The Galway Equestrian Center is a premiere multi-use facility spanning 242...

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Old Town Ranch

Old Town Ranch offers hand crafted Conestoga wagons to give you the...

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Wine Country Trails By Horseback, Inc.

Wine Country Trails By Horseback offers a one of kind horseback riding...

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Horseback Riding F.A.Q.s

  • Closed-toe shoes with no or very low heel and fully cover your legs with pants.

  • A helmet will be provided.

  • Bottled water, and sunglasses if its sunny. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen!

  • Backpack, purse, flopping/loose fitting hat.

  • It is important to have full control of the reigns, however you are welcome to stop to take a photo.

  • Rides are not booked when the weather is too hot for the horses.

  • Yes, contact any of the three businesses to book your ride.

  • The rides vary but expect approximately 90 minutes.

  • These companies are able to match each rider with their experience level, from beginners to experts.

  • All rides are weather permitting. Should the ride be cancelled due to weather, you are able to reschedule.

  • In order to keep you safe, there is no drinking while riding.

  • Yes, please inquire about the age minimum or special needs.

  • Absolutely! Just let the company you book with know you are in a group.

  • Casner Loop (approx. 5.5 mile ride) 

    Start: Calle Campo and Calle Cero
    Turn left on Calle Campo and travel approx. (1833 ft)
    Slight right turn right onto Citrus Heights Rd to top travel approx. (458 ft)
    Turn right at top of hill onto the path and travel approx. (1486 ft)
    Go left at the marked Y intersection and travel approx. (527 ft)
    Follow path to water storage tanks approx. (518 ft)
    Take path around the water tanks to the asphalt driveway travel approx. (480 ft)
    Take driveway down and across Anza and turn left travel approx. (361 ft)
    Take marked path into the wash and turn left approx. (634 ft)
    Take the wash towards Linda Rosea Rd and exit at Linda Rosea travel approx. (1498 ft) /> Cross Linda Rosea Rd and follow the fence line to Ave Pacifico travel approx. (1350 ft) Cross over Anza and turn right travel approx. (136 ft)
    Take Anza to De Portola travel approx. (2001 ft)
    Turn right on De Portola and travel approx. (3990 ft) /> Turn right on Calle Contento and travel approx. (4294 ft)
    Turn right on Linda Rosea Rd and travel approx. (1451 ft)
    Turn left on Altanos Rd and follow the dirt path on the right to the top of hill travel approx. (1422 ft) Turn left on Capitol and follow the curve and travel approx. (1084 ft)
    Turn right on Jericho Rd and travel approx. (1102 ft)
    Turn right at the end of the road and follow the fence line down the path, it curves around to Calle Campo approx. (1905 ft)
    Calle Campo across Anza to Calle Cero travel approx. (1948 ft) - End

    Leoness / Renzoni Loop (approx. 5 mile ride)

    Start: Los Alamitos and Santa Anita Dr
    Turn right on Santa Anita Dr travel approx. (960 ft)
    Turn left on Galway Dows Dr travel approx. (1814 ft)
    Stay to the left at the Y intersection and turn right on path to Calle Las Lomas travel approx. (2085 ft)
    Turn right on Oak Mountain Rd to De Portola Rd travel approx. (586 ft)
    Turn left on De Portola and travel approx. (337 ft) Cross De Portola and enter Robert Renzoni Winery between rock and yellow post then take the marked trail to back of property to the picnic area travel approx. (1291 ft) /> Follow trail head signs travel approx. (191 ft)
    Turn left on path and follow it to Pauba Rd travel approx. (1820 ft) Cross Pauba Rd and turn right to Valencia travel approx. (2685 ft)
    Turn right on Valencia to Meadows Rd travel approx. (2864 ft)
    Turn left on Meadows Rd to Via Fernando travel approx. (2526 ft)
    Turn right on Via Fernando to Camino Del Vino travel approx. (1830 ft) Turn right on Camino Del Vino to De Portola travel approx. (3691 ft) Turn left on De Portola travel approx. (590 ft)
    Cross De Portola turn right on Galway Downs Rd travel approx. (110 ft) Galway Downs Rd to Santa Anita Rd travel approx. (636 ft)
    Turn left on Santa Anita Rd travel approx. (1204 ft) - End

    Valle de los Caballos Loop (approx. 4.8 mile ride)

    Start: Belle Chaine Loop travel approx. (931 ft)
    Turn left on Bella Chaine Loop to path across from Water Well 233 travel approx. (954 ft) Turn right on path to Los Caballos Rd travel approx. (1100 ft)
    Turn left on path along Los Caballos to Pauba Rd travel approx. (3597 ft)
    Turn left On Pauba Rd travel approx. (3554 ft)
    Cross Pauba and enter Water Basin trail travel approx. (1554 ft) *Enter path by wood fencing /> Turn left and follow fence line between the ranch and water basin travel to De Portola travel approx. (2377 ft) /> Turn right on De Portola to Robert Renzoni Vineyards trail travel approx. (1295 ft) Cross De Portola enter Robert Renzoni Vineyards between rock and yellow poles. Travel approx. (229 ft)
    Follow trail head sign straight to the top to the picnic area travel approx. (1383 ft) Follow the trail head signs and enter path on the left travel approx. (648 ft) Follow path through the open gate to Pauba Rd travel approx. (1793 ft) /> Cross Pauba Rd and turn left to De Portola travel approx. (1322 ft-
    Turn right on De Portola to Belle Chaine Loop and turn left travel approx. (1.1 miles) - End

    Lynn Mattocks South Winery Loop (approx. 7.2 mile ride)

    Start: Calle Bella Loma turn left travel approx. (2161 ft)
    Turn right after Maurice Car’rie Winery barrel room and follow path to Rancho Ca Rd travel approx. (343 ft)
    Turn right and follow path along Ranch Ca Rd travel approx. (1355 ft)
    Follow path to right and turn left before service bldg. travel approx. (606 ft)
    Turn left before service bldg. and follow path to the left travel approx. (451 ft)
    Turn right on path behind Avensole Winery travel approx. (319 ft)
    Follow path to the Y intersection travel approx. (820 ft)
    Turn left at Y intersection and follow it all the way to Anza travel approx. (2202 ft)
    Turn right and travel approx. (291 ft) /> Cross the street and turn left on Valle Toscana Ct travel approx. (1662 ft) Follow path to the left travel approx. (350 ft)
    Follow the path to the right to Los Nogales travel approx. (2951 ft)
    Turn left on Los Nogales to Calle Toledo travel approx. (3048 ft) /> Turn right on Calle Toledo to Via Fernando travel approx. (2438 ft
    Turn left on Via Fernando to Camino Del Vino travel approx. (1839 ft)
    Turn left on Camino Del Vino to Ponte Trail entrance on left travel approx. (4948 ft)
    Follow marked Ponte Trail along the fence line to Ranch Ca Rd travel approx. (3891 ft)
    Turn left on Rancho Ca Rd and follow trail to Anza, cross Anza and turn left travel approx. (4921 ft) Follow path along Anza to Calle Bella Loma and travel approx. (2871 ft)
    Turn right on Calle Bella Loma travel approx. (1876 ft) - End

    79 South To / From Valle De Los Caballos (approx. 3.5 mile ride)

    Start: Pauba and Conquistador Place
    Turn right on Pauba to Los Caballos travel approx. (4180 ft)
    Turn right on Los Caballos to path next to water well 131 travel approx. (4962 ft)
    Follow path to river wash travel approx. (1321 ft)
    Follow wash travel approx. (1587 ft)
    Exit wash to the right at the fire hydrant and follow path to bridge travel approx. (1227 ft) Go under bridge and exit trail to the left to Anza travel approx. (378 ft)
    Turn right on Anza and follow trail to Santa Rita Rd travel approx. (1.04 miles) - end

  • Cougar Vineyard & Winery

    Danza del Sol Winery

    Frangipani Estate Winery

    Leoness Cellars

    Masia de la Vinya Winery

    Maurice Car'rie Winery/Ulimate Vineyards

    Monte De Oro Winery

    Oak Mountain Winery

    Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

    Somerset Vineyards & Winery

    Wilson Creek Winery