Some great places to ride! South Carolina North Carolina Other Places Great Resources South Carolina Croft state
Park http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/equestrian/Croft.html
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1443.aspx Brick House - One of our favorites http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/rec/brickhouse.pdf H. Cooper Black Jr. Horse http://www.state.sc.us/forest/coop.htm Hitchcock Woods http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/equestrian/Hitchcock.html Clemson http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/Multi-use/FantsGrove.html M&M Farms, Inc. - A private farm near Charleston, S.C. will take out trail rider in the Francis Marion State Forest. Woods Ferry - Nice trails http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/Multi-use/WoodsFerry.html Lakeview Plantation - http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/equestrian/LakeviewPlant.html 70+ miles of marked trails divided into loops of approx. 8 miles each. Trails well maintained. Ride through a mixture of palmetto, pines, cypress, and hardwood on sandy soil. Electric and water with uncovered stalls at camp sites. Club house, bath house. Primitive camping available. Located 5-6 miles from Allendale, S.C. on Cedar Knoll Rd. Call 803-584-0689 for more information. Trail-O-Dex - Trail-O-Dex - A great site with links about outdoor activities and trail in S.C. North Carolina Dupont http://www.dupontforest.com/equestrian.asp http://www.skyvalleync.com/ New Hope Stables http://www.yadtel.net/~msranch/ Blowing Rock, NC Moses H. Cone Trail, There are 25 miles of beautiful carriage roads for trail riding and carriage and buggy use located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is part of the estate of Moses H. Cone, who built these trails as a gift for his wife Bertha. They're built looping around the mountain to allow for an easy pull. These trails pass by trout and bass lakes, apple orchards and miles of Rhododendron and Rosebay decorate the months of June and July. Hemlock and white pine are abundant as is the sugar maple, cherry tree, oak & hickory. Autumn brings on a color display that is magnificent and the summer offers escape from the heat in the lower elevations. If you are looking for beautiful scenery as well as easy riding, this is the place!! Camping is available at Blowing Rock Equestrian Center, http://www.blowingrockequestrian.com/info/index.html water and electric at the camp site and over 300 stalls. Riding rings on premises and rental horses available. Uwharrie For alternate Camping http://www.fourbfarm.com Sauratown
Trails, N.C. - http://www.sauratowntrails.org
There is 35+ miles of great trails in the lower
elevations of the mountains. Easy-Rugged. 3 Loop trails and others
in the making, plenty water, mostly shady. Trails are well marked.
The only camping available is at Sauratown Mountain Stables Campground, very
friendly folks. Nice stalls, limited power, mostly primitive.
These trails are on private property and the N.C. Deer Hunting Season begins on
November 1. Locals do not recommended riding these trails from Nov. 1
through Jan. 1 due to heavy gun hunting in the area. Contact Tim McKinney
336-994-2182 or write Sauratown Mountain Stables, 1686 Moorespring Rd.,
Westfield, N.C. 27053 - no website Lumber River Trail Ride and Campground, Evergreen, N.C. - http://lumberrivercamping.tripod.com/ is located on the banks of the scenic Lumber River in Evergreen, NC. Call before you go as they have several organized rides throughout the year. Campground is open year round and you can ride the trails...fish, or just relax.. campsites are fully equipped with water, electric, RV hook-ups, dump station, bath house...;.... Evergreen is 15 miles east of Lumberton, NC we have a very large area that can accommodate large trailers....no stalls...you can picket or bring corrals ---trails are wide open with plenty of room for buggies, some sandy flat land...yes there are primitive sites available... trail weekend is $25.00 and it includes supper on Fri and Sat night, entertainment and fun!! we provide water for horses on the trail....we also have cabins for rent....call Billy Williamson 910-654-5130 or Lannette Williamson 843-526-2364.......for more info email williamson28438@yahoo.com
Love
Valley, N.C. - This
is a beautiful little western town. Love
Valley, NC 28677 Leatherwood Mountain Resort, N.C. - Nice area to ride, cabin & overnight trailer area. Leatherwood Mountains, 512 Meadow Road Ferguson, N.C. 28624 (336) 973-8392 (877) 736-8686 www.goleatherwood.com Riding the
Blue Ridge: Doughton Park
District Ranger
Howell
Woods Environmental Learning Center 6601 Devil’s Racetrack Rd. Four Oaks, N.C. 27524 Cane Creek
Park Union County Parks 5213 Harkey Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 (704) 843-3919 Cedar Rock County Parks & Recreation Dept. 217 College St. Graham, N.C. 27253 (910) 570-6760 Double D Equestrian Center 733 Egypt Church Road Louisburg, NC (919) 496-6564 Biltmore Saddle and Bridle
P.O. Box 15072 Asheville, NC 28813 (704) 274-6943 / 274-3757 Latta
Plantation Park Goldmine Trails Wood, NC (919) 853-0184 Morrow
Mountain http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/momo/home.html Tanglewood Park P.O. Box 1040 Clemmons, N.C. 27012 (910) 766-9540 / 766-0591 Old College
Farm Trail 504 South Dekalb St Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 484-1731 Triple JJJ
Farms 1308 Durwood Evans Road Beulaville, NC 28518 (910) 289-0889 / 285-4469 Other great places to ride Land Between the Lakes - http://www.lbl.org/HORSTrails.html This has to be one of the best horse camping facilities in the country. The sites are so well placed that there is never a crowding problem. There are hundreds of electrical sites with water close by, unlimited primitive sites, limited full hook-ups, cabins, stalls, several shower houses, washers, dryers, restaurant, you have to see to believe! Aside from all the amenities, the trails are some of the most scenic around, providing beautiful trails along the lakes as well as rolling hills. The riding here is easy as well as some trails for the more experienced rider. Wagons have great trails too! This park rates high on the list of a must for the trail rider.
North River
Mountain Ranch, Augusta, West Virginia.-
http://www.geocities.com/northrivermtnranch/
This Ranch has several different
riding trails available. They range from rocky to hills or a combination and
some trails are better suited for the more advanced rider as well as some for
the beginner rider. The trails are guided when renting one of the ranch horses.
You're allowed to bring your own horse and go out on a the trails as well. Shoes
at least on the front are recommends. Shoes all around even better, due to
rocky mountain conditions. HC 71 Box 303 Augusta, WV
26704 PHONE: East Fork Tennessee - Absolutely Beautiful - They really make you feel welcome. New River Trail, Virginia - This is a 57 mi. trail. Equestrian camping will soon be available at the Shot Tower State Park, primitive only, water and pit toilets. (Sometime 1999) Easy riding. Horse needs 4 good shoes due to cinders on old railroad bed. Scenery is never dull, follows the river through the mountain valley. Shelters along the way with hitching post. Ride over trusses and through tunnels. Quite an experience. Have to ride it at least once!! Camping is currently available at Cliffview Trading Post at Galax, Va., primitive only or there is a backpack camp for horses on the trail. Grayson Highland State Park, Va. - As close as it comes to the western mountains in the east. Ride atop bald mountains and among the wild ponies. This has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. This is a must for every serious trail rider. The parks trail connects to the Highland Trail and crosses the Appalachian Trail - together provides well over 100 miles of trails through the mountains. Breathtaking Beauty!!! Cool in summer. Best time to visit is May, June, July. Spring doesn't really start up good until June. Flowers are still blooming in July. Grayson Highland State Park provides primitive camping with a shower house and running water. There are covered tie stalls and open tie stalls. Recommend that you call at least 10 days in advance to reserve a site, this is a very popular spot. Some Great Resources Horse & Mule Trail Guide - USA - Loaded with trail information. National Parks Service - On this page you need to go to search and type in horse camps. N.C. National Forest - Check out all of the forest with really nice riding Forest Trails Recreational Ranch - Nestled among the majestic Douglas and Grand fir in the western piedmont of the Cascade Mountain Range, Forest Trails , Ranch is a breathtaking hideaway. NC Horse Council ~ has some great information at the bottom of this page Texas Trail Riding Site: A list of organized rides in the Texas area as well as links to other trail sites. National Trail Ride & Wagon Train Association - Offering safe, scenic and fun filled rides for the whole family. Horse Travels - A host of information for the trail rider and equestrian traveler. Great site.
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