Sunday through Friday.
Five days on the trail, four nights under the stars. Many camps get started early with their own Saturday get-togethers — your camp will tell you what's planned.
- DAY 1SUNDAY
El Presidente Party.
Riders gather at Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg. Silent auction. Drinks. The unofficial start of ride week.
- DAY 2MONDAY
Half-day ride to First Camp.
Out of downtown Wickenburg around 11. Into First Camp by afternoon.
- DAY 3TUESDAY
Full day over the mountains.
The longest stretch of the week. New country every hour.
- DAY 4WEDNESDAY
Day in Camp.
Gymkhana, the Cowboy Carnival shooting competition, hiking, duck races, or a long nap in the shade. Take your pick.
- DAY 5THURSDAY
Full day to Third Camp.
Through the high country to the last camp of the week. Different country, same rhythm.
- DAY 6FRIDAY
Half-day back to Wickenburg.
Same trailhead. Different rider. The Picture Party closes out the week that night.
Parties, parties, and more parties.
Each camp hosts a signature party on a set night. The whole ride wanders through. The spread depends on whose turn it is.
- SUNDAYEl Presidente PartyALL CAMPS · RANCHO DE LOS CABALLEROS
- MONDAYAvocado & Shrimp PartyCAMPO DE LOS CALIFORNIOS
- TUESDAYHawaiian LuauPOOR BOYS
- WEDNESDAYMargarita PartyREMUDA
- THURSDAYCheese Crisp PartyHONKERS
- FRIDAYPicture PartyALL CAMPS · LOCATION VARIES BY YEAR
80th annual · April 12–16, 2027.
The 80th annual Desert Caballeros Ride departs Wickenburg Monday, April 12, 2027 and returns Friday, April 16. The El Presidente Party kicks off the night before, Sunday April 11, at Rancho de los Caballeros.
Year-specific routes, camp coordinates, and pre-ride logistics are sent to confirmed riders directly.