Tonto National Forest, US
Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour + Thrilling Mountainside Ride to Summit - Minutes from Scottsdale. Exclusively ours, "Top Of The World" Private Mountaintop Sanctuary. Amazing Photo Sites & Lifetime Memories
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Board our Custom Jeep Gladiator and head ten minutes North into Tonto National Forest for off-road slow-crawl through Rackensack Canyon. Your expert desert guide will identify unique plants of the rugged Upper Sonoran Desert along with discussion of the Canyon's Ancient Indian Ruins.
You then climb 900 vertical feet over 1.5 miles into Chaparral Vegetation zone with breathtaking views at 4500 foot elevation summit. The short ride to the top can be a bit dusty & bouncy but is also exhilarating fun with entertaining narration and educational photo stops along trail.
At the Rammed Earth, Mountain Top Studio you will enjoy complimentary snacks with free time to relax on patio while taking in jaw dropping vistas or try your hand at Steer Head Roping, Cornhole and Horseshoes before return trip to Civilization.
Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
Gift Shop
Restroom Facilities
Warm clothing (October - March)
Closed toed shoes (no sandals)
Tour Guide gratuity
We had an amazing time! The ride was fun, the views were spectacular and everyone was super nice! Highly recommend :)
This was an excellent experience. Wonderful hospitality from our guide and hosts. The scenery is breathtaking and we learned some great information along the way.
This was the highlight of our trip, by far! The team at Rackensack Tours are some of the kindest people who keep you informed with stories, history and lore. The jeep was perfect for our family ranging from ages 5 to 66. As a family, we could engage with the Sonoran Desert in a way we wouldn’t have been able to. We would highly recommend this to anyone who seeks family-friendly adventure and an awesome experience. Thank you, Rackensack!
The scenery and views from this tour are spectacular. My daughter and I felt so lucky to be able to catch a glimpse into this beautiful landscape and life they live up in the hilltops. We hope to visit again!!
Our tour was amazing! A great small business that made our experience very personable. Our guide was fantastic and the hosts provided delicious treats!
Our guide, Dave, provided an informative and fun experience. We loved seeing the Underwood’s mountaintop home, and the home baked cookies were a very nice touch!
We had a great time! Our guide, Paul, was Knowledgeable, entertaining, and attentive. The Jeep was clean and comfortable. Our mountain stop included amazing views, free refreshments, and accommodating hosts, Charles & Ginger. We will definitely book another tour the next time we are in Phoenix.