Washington | September 14, 2021
Northwest of Winthrop in the Okanogan National Forest, the 16 mile Larch Creek Trail is a heavily traveled horseback riding trail. Along the scenic 4 pass route, the highpoint is the McCall-Timberwolf Divide at 7,640 feet.
Utah | September 12, 2021
East of Cedar City and west of Bryce in the Dixie National Forest, the Red Canyon area is a scenic red rock canyon with ponderosa pine and sage forests laced with a nice trail network. The Cassidy Trail (#93) is a 8.7 mile route through the scenic red rock formations of Red Canyon North Roadless Area.
Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania | September 11, 2021
Southeast of Pittsburgh near Ohiopyle on Sugarloaf Mountain, the 19,000 acre Ohiopyle State park has 9.4 miles of rocky, hilly routes for horseback riding. The trails include a mix single and double tracks through forest and meadow.
British Columbia, Canada | September 8, 2021
East of Golden and northwest of Lake Louise, the Yoho National Park has a variety of trails open to horseback riding. The most popular valleys to explore on horseback include the Ice River Valley, the Ottertail Valley, the Otterhead Valley and the Amiskwi Valley.
Elko, Nevada | August 29, 2021
Southeast of Elko and northwest of Ruby Valley, the 43 mile Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail runs the craggy range with lupines, bluebells, glacial lakes, bighorns and mountain goats. The horseback riding trails are located within the in the lushly forested 90,000 acres Ruby Mountain Wilderness.
Buffalo, New York | August 28, 2021
South of Buffalo and Ellicottville near Salamanca, the 65,000 acre Allegheny State Park has 45 miles trails open to horseback riding. The trails roll over low hills, through dense maple and oak forests along with open meadows.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado | August 10, 2021
South of Carbondale and north of Redstone, the Avalanche Lake Trail is a 11 mile horseback riding route leading up to Avalanche Lake. The one-way trail follows Avalanche Creek east from the trailhead through pine forest and meadow.
Moab, Utah | August 8, 2021
Northwest of Moab, the Seven Mile Canyon Trail is a 4.5 hour horseback ride through a sandy wash. Directions to the Trail: Go North from Moab on Hwy 191, nine miles out of Moab. Turn west onto Hwy 313, and park at the fourth possible left turn.
Grangeville, Idaho | August 7, 2021
Southeast of Lowell in the Nez Perce National Forest, the Forest Trail #4 follows the Selway River for 50 miles through the Selway Bitteroot Wilderness. The horseback riding trail runs through remote pine forest and is known for its plentiful rattlesnakes and bears.
Taos, New Mexico | August 6, 2021
West of Taos and Tres Piedras, the Maquinita Canyon Trail system has 6 possible horseback riding routes up two canyons. The Maquinita Canyon area covers about six square miles.
