Return to all horse trail riding in North Carolina
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4
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30
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Standing Indian Area -- Nantahala National Forest
4 marked trails, 30+ miles
Year round trail riding at its best
Waterfall
Trout fishing
Vast expanses of mountain laurel and rhododendron
Primitive horse camp
Standing Indian Basin is a horseshoe shaped drainage formed by the Nantahala and Blue Ridge Mountains. Bisecting the drainage is the Nantahala River, born amid the basin's high peaks. Trails combine with roads to offer a variety of riding opportunities. Horse trails are marked with orange blazes. Standing Indian is a much cooler destination in the hot summer. Access from NC 64E
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Year round trail riding at its best |
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| Campground |
Overnight Stables/ Lodging & Awesome Mountain Trail Riding Vacations -- Facilities: 12X12 matted stalls, grass paddocks with trees, corral pens, wash, round pen, open riding arena, on-site trails, stocks, trailer parking & hook-ups, dump site, big rigs & pets welcome. Trailer service to trail heads & guided rides reasonably priced. Owner operated on a private cattle ranch. Level sites, 15-30 amps on gravel surrounding barn. Safe & clean, with hay, grain & extra bedding available. Negative coggins. Barn Loft Apartment & Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps 8, single-level, spacious & clean. |
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Stall, Pasture |
Walnut Hollow Ranch Trail Vacation Stables
828-389-8931
info@walnuthollowranch.com
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Charlie Kissling
1226 Carter Cove Road
Hayesville, NC 28904
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| Directions |
Located 1 mile off US Hwy 64 in the beautiful Nantahala Mountains area of the Great Smokies in Western NC. 2 hours from Asheville, Atlanta or Chattanooga. Minutes away from miles of trail riding at its best at Fires Creek, Tusquitee Mt. or Standing Indian Basin. 5 minutes from town and tourist areas, great horse vacation area with many local activities & attractions.
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| This information was provided by flowerscape192 on 4/20/2008 5:52:08 AM |
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