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Franklin Grove, Il

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These are good trails for intermediate riders, many are spider trails (single file in the brush)and are fun to ride, but may scare a beginner. There are some open meadow trails around the woods. A wide variety of terrain, good hills and horse steps have been added to keep them from being washed out. Very nice big wide creek with a rock bottom right at the trail entrance for the horses to drink from (or people to cool off in) at the start and finish of the ride. Be careful on the lower trails when it is wet, there can be muddy areas and the park will close if it gets to bad. The campground is well kept, but only a handful of shady spots to camp it. No electric sites, but you can run your generator. And there is a large arena if you want to work your horse or teach a beginner to ride. We go there a lot and enjoy it very much. My 2yr old Rocky has learned to trail ride here.
Reviewed by: Kim on 6/27/2012 7:08:31 PM
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Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 6/26/2012 Hometown: Somonauk, IL

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Great place to ride if you like the more natural single-track through forest trails, which are becoming increasingly more difficult to find. There are, however, wider trails mostly around the perimiter of the park and its meadows which any level of rider should enjoy. The adundance of interior trails which criss-cross between the wider trails are more challenging with mud, downfalls, creeks, climbs(some steep/rocky) and overgrowth for those like myself and friends who enjoy the interesting and natural game type trails. Kudos to the club responsiblefor doing a wonderful job without backhoes and bobcats, and to the park personnel who understand that not all horse trails need be bridle paths and that natural single track trails are far more sustainable and lower in cost and man hours to maintain, let alone have far less impact on nature itself! The camp itself is primitive but nicely maintained as well, with an arena for riders' use. Sites are generally spacious and available on a first come basis, but you should call first and make sure there is no large club event scheduled. Worth a weekend!
Reviewed by: Toni on 7/12/2010 12:48:15 PM
Experience: Expert Ride Date: 7/10/2010 Hometown: Marseilles, IL

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Reviewed by: Michele on 2/15/2007 7:36:58 PM
Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 7/4/2006 Hometown: Somonauk, IL