8:00 am - 10:00 am (ARRIVE at 7:30 am)Ride straight out of Backbone Ranch and into the wild heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, where narrow trails wind along rugged ridgelines, through dramatic canyons, and across a landscape that feels a world away from Los Angeles.With every turn, the mountains reveal something new—sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, rocky outcroppings, hidden valleys, and sunlit chaparral stretching toward the horizon. Keep your eyes open for the wild residents of these hills: deer slipping quietly through the brush, foxes crossing the trail, bobcats moving through the shadows, and hawks and other raptors circling high overhead.This is not a manicured trail ride. The paths are narrow, the terrain is rugged, and the mountains are wonderfully untamed. It is horseback adventure the way it was meant to be—just you, your horse, the trail ahead, and the vast California wilderness unfolding around you.Note: If you are late, you will be left behind and there will be no refund. No exceptions at all whatsoever.