About The Venue

“The Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and then adds the indefinable something that none of the others have. To me it is the most beautiful panorama nature has created.”   - President Theodore Roosevelt

Goldfield is the gateway to the Legendary Superstition Mountains.  

Some History of Goldfield:  Back in the 1890's Goldfield boasted 3 saloons, a boarding house, general store, blacksmith shop, brewery, meat market and a school house, along with the mines. Just when it looked like the town would outgrow Mesa, the vein faulted, the grade of ore dropped and the town died a slow painful death. After several unsuccessful attempts to reopen the mines, the town did come to life again from 1910 on and off until 1926. After more than 115 years, travelers from all over the world still visit this gold mining town located on the historic Apache Trail and enjoy the excitement and grandeur of Arizona's Wild West! 

Event Details

If you have not been to an ETS TC ride before, we will brief everyone in the morning then head out on the trail.  You will ride in small groups of 4-7 riders.  You will sign up for "ride out" times the morning of the ride that will stagger the depart times for the groups.  The trail will be clearly marked for groups to follow and get to all 6 obstacles. 

After the ride at the Goldfield Ghost Town you can walk down Main Street, watch the gunfights, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Pan for gold or take a ride on Arizona's only narrow gage train or horse drawn carriages. You may also get to witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! The town has merchants who create their art work right in front of you -the horseshoe guy “San Tan Metal Art” has awesome works of art, “Mudslinger” has wonderful ceramics and “Monika's Gallery” interprets the southwest landscapes quite beautifully.  Spend a fun filled afternoon, rich in Wild West history! 

The Terrain

Trails are surrounded by the mighty Superstitions and the beauty of the Goldfield Mountains.  Some sandy washes and small foothills with tons of views nestled between these two mountain ranges!  Our trails are rated 3- 4 with no ledges or really tough areas.  Shoes or boots are recommended.  Great views of the mountains, town and the entire east valley!  It’s a wonderful place for photography or just enjoying the grandeur of the Superstitions.

Our ride will be about 6-7 miles long and is rated easy to moderate.  Although the trails are not very rocky, it is recommended to have shoes or bring boots along.

Meals

We will meet at the historic “Mammoth Steak House & Saloon” for lunch, raffle, awards and fun afternoon on the patio around 2 or 2:30 pm and don't forget; Ride awards and Year End Awards!!  

Raffle- to benefit our friends -2 legged and 4 at AERO- “AZ Equine Rescue Organization”.  Buy tickets there for lots of great gifts and prizes to help us support horses in need!  Donations of raffle items are always greatly appreciated and can be brought to our ride check-in at camp or directly to the raffle on the patio at the Mammoth.

Then plan to stay for the evening if you like and enjoy live entertainment at the Mammoth or join friends around the campfire back at camp.

Awards

AWARDS:  We will meet at the historic “Mammoth Steak House & Saloon” for lunch, AERO raffle, awards and fun afternoon on the patio after the ride around 2 or 2:30 pm and don't forget; Year End Awards!!  

We also hope to have many of our Judges and other Ride Hosts there too!  We want to thank and acknowledge them also!    

Additional Fees

FEES:  There is a one time $10 Parking/camping/ day fee (includes camping on WEST side of fence- THROUGH the green gate) due at ETS check-in.  This fee is a one time charge (you can also stay and ride all weekend).  Do Not pay THIS fee at Goldfield and do not park on the east side of the green gate or you will have to pay twice.  If you do park on the east side of the green gate (in the Goldfield parking lot or camp ground) there will be an additional charge then to Goldfield of $5 to $15 (on their side) depending on whether you park or camp over there.  

Our CAMP area is a "dry camp" meaning no hook ups. Water is available near the horse pens. 

There are hookups available through the town of Goldfield at their campground, but the $10 fee will still be due at the ETS check in.  

Stalls; There are stalls available through Goldfield, call Bethany at 480-983-0333, pay your Stall fee directly to them, camp fee/ day fee of $10 to us.  

There is also plenty of room to put up pens or high-line your horse between trailers where we are parking/ camping on the West side of the green gate.  

Additional Opportunities

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