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Places to ride and camp with your horses in North Carolina

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Boone's Fork -Anita-Alta BRHA Youth & Horse Camp
Near: Lenoir, NC
Trail Miles: 75;
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We offer over 75 miles of single track, old logging roads, closed forest roads away from all traffic as well as miles and miles of dirt roads for
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Daily Walk Stables
Near: Southern Pines, NC
Trail Miles: 300;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
The Walthour-Moss Foundation trails are in long leaf pine forests in the Sandhills of North Carolina. The 300 miles of sandy Trails are easy and
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Dupont State Forest - Holly View Farm
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Dupont State Forest and Pisgah Trailriders, working together, have produced a pleasurable riding experience. There are many miles of easy riding over
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Earnhardt'sTriple E Ranch
Near: Uwharrie, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
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Camp: Not Rated
All trails on private property. Back roads meander across rolling hills and you can ride to the Mountain Market on Hwy 109 and River Road via River
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Greensboro, NC-Oak Grove Trails
Near: Greensboro, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
45 acres of land with about 10 miles of trails crisscrossing property and currently four tent
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Maple Ridge Farm
Near: Kenly, NC
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Enjoy a guided scenic country ride through 50 acres of farmland at Maple Ridge Farm in Kenly, NC (Johnston County). Trails include rides through
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Miss Kitty's Boarding House, Love Valley, NC
Near: Statesville, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Located in the town of Love Valley, an "old west" style town featuring a Saloon, General Store, Blacksmith Shop, Leather Shop, 2 family dining style
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Nell's Farm House
Near: Shelby, NC
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
There are many trails withing a short driving distance of Nell's Farm House such as Moses Cone, Dupont State Forest, Kings Mountain State Park, South
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New Hope Stables & Campgrounds
Near: Statesville, NC
Trail Miles: 75;
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Trails are mostly wide open and sometimes narrow with steeper slopes. Winding through the woods and along
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Pisgah Natl Forest - Wolf Ford Campground
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 38;
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Very scenic riding in a popular backcountry area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Most trails follow historic logging roads and
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Rendezvous Mountain Ed. State Forest - Ridge Trail
Near: Wilkesboro, NC
Trail Miles: 8;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Open jeep trail at least 4' wide. Moderate but long grades, clay soils with moderate amount of rocks. There are at least 8 miles of trails open, but
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Carriage Hill Farm
Near: Murphy, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
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No description
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Dupont Forest - Cedar Mountain Horse Camp
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Very scenic, well-maintained and marked. Many streams and waterfalls to view. Picnic areas and scenic areas have
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park-The Settlement at Thomas Divide
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 500;
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500 Miles of riding trails, from easy to difficult. Can be steep, but great variety, waterfalls, rivers, wonderful
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Love Valley
Near: Statesville, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
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Trails are easy to ride there are some hills but easy for the most park . There is a creek along one trail for watering your horse and to cool off on
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Moses Cone Park - Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserv
Near: Blowing Rock , NC
Trail Miles: 27;
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27 miles of gentle trails in the Moses Cone Memorial Park. Trails are suitable for riding and driving, carriages and wagons are
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1A Whippoorwill Campground
Near: Jacksonville, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
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Nice, easy, level slightly sandy with hardly any rocks in beautiful wooded trails. Barefoot horses accommodated nicely even at trot and lope (or
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4B Farm and Campgroun - Uwharrie National Forest
Near: Uwharrie, Troy, Eldorado Community, NC
Trail Miles: 45;
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Easy to challenging trails. Riding along the river, to lakes, and through the Uwharrie Mountains. Shoes recommended as some trails are
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Acres of Learning
Near: Warrenton, NC
Trail Miles: 15;
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Trail ride events including camping,dinner,games,raffle drawings and more.These trail rides are guided by our facility,not marked for out alone
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Big Ivy - Boundary End Farm
Near: Barnardsville, NC
Trail Miles: 25;
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Challenging but beautiful! Sometimes steep and rocky, the forest service trails follow cascading streams and climb 2000 feet. You can't be in a hurry
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Blue Bird Cabin in the Heart of Dupont State Recreational Forest
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
With over 10,000 acres and miles of designated trails ranging from easy to strenuous, Dupont State Forest offers scenic adventures whether youre
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Bobby's Place at South Mountain
Near: Connelly Springs, NC
Trail Miles: 50;
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Campground with access to South Mountain State Park with more than 40 miles of trails. Beautiful views with clean trails, wide
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Broad River Greenway
Near: Boiling Springs, NC
Trail Miles: 20;
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Camp: Not Rated
Beautiful wooded trails along the banks of the Broad River winding up around Jolly Mountain and Flint Hill. Great forested canopy in protected
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Bubba's Beach
Near: Lenior, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
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There are a variety of trails. You can ride beside creeks with plenty of shade and mountain laurel. There are beautiful views from the mountain.
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Buckhorn Trails at Austinville
Near: Moncure, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Some hilly that are near powerlines, some flat with creek crossings, and some that border the Cape Fear River. Various loops can make a trail ride
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Cane Creek Park
Near: Monroe, NC
Trail Miles: 20;
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Excellent trails with some hills and creeks. Mostly wooded and well
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Cardinal Stables
Near: Westfield, NC
Trail Miles: 7;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Guided trail rides are offered year long, weather permitting. No experience is necessary to enjoy a horseback riding adventure.Trails are open for
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Chadbourne Farms
Near: Hoffman, NC
Trail Miles: 50;
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Ride out of Chadbourne Farms into the wildlife preserve of the Sandhill Gamelands. Wide beautiful Sandy trails. Ride pass beautiful lakes and ponds.
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Circle J Farm Horse and Music Park
Near: Shelby, NC
Trail Miles: 7;
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Lots to enjoy here...can ride to Broad River Greenway from the
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Cole Creek Arena
Near: Casar, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
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Trail access to South Mountain State Park, First Come First Serve Camping Hookups, $15 Night, Lots of Primitive parking spots, and approx. 75 annual
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county down ridecamp
Near: newcastle county down, nc
Trail Miles: 40;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
trail riding through forest park and country
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Croatan National Forest - Pine Cliff
Near: Havelock, NC
Trail Miles: 13;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Located in Croatan National Forest, aprox 13mi of trails from flat to gradual grade. Beach riding on the Neuse river and a picnic with hitching post
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Deep Creek Boarding Stable and Camping
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 200;
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Smokey Mountain National Park. Trails are well maintained by park service but realize these are mountain trails. Horses should be well broke, in good
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DuPont State Forest - Crab Creek Bed & Bale
Near: Hendersonville, NC
Trail Miles: 80;
Trails: Not Rated
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Over 80 miles of well-groomed trails, some wide enough to accommodate carriages and wagons. See five significant waterfalls and a covered bridge.
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Dupont State Forest - Shoal Creek llc
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 90;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Dupont Forest offers a variety of trails for riders. Diverse scenery from majestic waterfalls to peaceful rivers. Dupont is a fairly new state park.
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Dupont State Forest - Spur of the Moment Furnished Cottage
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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DuPont State Forest is one of the newest and most scenic forests in NC to ride your horse, bike or hike. Trails weave through Rhododendron tunnels, go
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Dupont State Forest - The Walk Inn
Near: Pisgah Forest, NC
Trail Miles: 98;
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Dupont State Forest is North Carolina's newest and most visited state forests. The trails go from very easy groomed trails to the more difficult
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GAME LANDS- Whinny Works Stables
Near: Wagram, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Great variety! Open area, shaded woods, pond access and stream crossings. some trails are wide, some more narrow. All have good footing and are fairly
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Great Smoky Mountains - Tsali - Head of the Creek
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 2;
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Camp: Not Rated
Very limited trails at our site. Short trailer ride to Tsali Recreation Area and numerous trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Happy Trails Farm
Near: Raleigh, NC
Trail Miles: 6;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Happy Trails Farm is the best place in the area to enjoy a scenic and safe trail ride. Our guides are experienced, knowledgeable equestrians and our
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JROTC/Dylan Moore Days
Near: Halifax, NC
Trail Miles: 17;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
September 16-18th, 2016. Every 3rd weekend in September, we have a 3 day trail ride, fun show, food, auction, and
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Keowee Ranch
Near: Boomer, NC
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
We have trails on property that range from easy to somewhat difficult with some trails being in little creeks. We are very close to Moses Cone and
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Lake Lure
Near: Chimney Rock, NC
Trail Miles: 0;
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Pony rides for the young, guided trail rides, and a 2 hour River Ride for the Adventurous Rider. Off season overnight packing
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Leatherwood Mountains
Near: Boone, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Great trails - from easy/moderate to more difficult
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Lumber River State Park-Lazy L Ranch
Near: Orrum, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Over 10 miles of intertwining hardwood and pine forest trails with easy access and easy navigation from trailer parking area. There is an obstacle
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Medoc Mountain State Park
Near: Hollister, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
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Easy, wide trails. Arranged in several
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Moore's HorsePlay Ranch
Near: Hickory, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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morrow mountain
Near: albemarle, NC
Trail Miles: 16;
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This is a good trail they have taken a bulldozer through and cleared out the real bad spots. it is extreamly nice now. it is rocky in some places but
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Nantahala National Forest - Fires Creek Area - Walnut Hollow Ranch Trail Vacation Stables
Near: Hayesville, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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Fires Creek Area -- Nantahala National Forest  Hundreds of miles of trails, marked trails with blazes on trees  Rim trail 25+
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Nantahala National Forest- Standing Indian Area - Walnut Hollow Ranch Trail Vacation Stables
Near: Hayesville, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Standing Indian Area -- Nantahala National Forest  4 marked trails, 30+ miles  Year round trail riding at its
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Nantahala Natl Forest -- Fires Creek Area, Bristol Camp
Near: Murphy, NC
Trail Miles: 100;
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If you like mountain riding, and your horse/mule is in very good condition, this is the place for you. Lots of creek side riding and terrific
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Nolands Creek
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 6;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Moderate hills over consistent surface; possibly some narrow trails and short steeper slopes located in the Great Smoky Mountains of
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Pilot Mountain State Park, Corridor Trail
Near: Pinnacle, NC
Trail Miles: 25;
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Very nice well maintained moderate trails. Three creek crossings that were easy, met no one on the trail at all which was nice. Some hills but not too
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Pisgah Natl Forest - Harmon Den Horse Campground
Near: Waynesville, NC
Trail Miles: 30;
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There is a combination of Forest Service roads (most are closed to vehicles) and single track trails through mountainous terrain with scenic riding
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Pisgah Natl Forest - Holly View Farm
Near: Brevard, NC
Trail Miles: 40;
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Holly View Farm is near the Turkey Pen trailhead on the eastern border of Pisgah National Forest. Most of the trails in Pisgah are single track
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Pisgah Nat'l Forest - N. Mills River
Near: Asheville/Fletcher, NC
Trail Miles: 75;
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Camp: Not Rated
Trails were well marked. Lots of water. Varied terrain. Some climbs and some open meadows. Saw lots of wildlife. Didn't have a map, but there is
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Sauratown Trail-Mountain Trail Stables
Near: Pinnacle, NC
Trail Miles: 35;
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The Sauratown Trail goes from Hanging Rock State Park to Pilot Mountain State Park.
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Serenity Stables and Campground
Near: Pilot Mountain, NC
Trail Miles: 10;
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Two major tails .. river and coridor .. River Trail: Great trail that winds around and cuts across the Yadkin River (this is a rush) .. nice riding in
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Smith Lake
Near: Mt. Pleasent, NC
Trail Miles: 12;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Great Trail Ride. This is a working Hay Farm.
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South Mountain State Park
Near: Morganton, NC
Trail Miles: 32;
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Well maintained single and double track trails taking you from the base camp across water and up along ridge lines, offering scenic views for you and
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Steeple Hill Farm
Near: Summerfield, NC
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Cleared Wooded trails, small rolling hills and shallow creeks; open areas along fence lines. 140 acres adjacent to neighboring wooded trails.
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Sugar Shak Horse Camp
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
No description
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Sunset Stables
Near: Robersonville, NC
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Sunset Stables offers approximately 9 miles of clean, cleared trails that extend through woodlands, swamps and farm land. It takes about 3 to 4
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Tomahawk Trails NC
Near: Harrells, NC
Trail Miles: 15;
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Camp: Not Rated
Mostly sandy trails with gentle slopes through pine woods and open fields. We crossed a little creek but it shouldnt bother most horses. Some trails
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Tough Enough
Near: Granite Falls, NC
Trail Miles: 3;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Nice short trail that is good for a quick afternoon ride. Trail is flat dirt that is cleared well. Trail takes about 45 min to an hour at the walk.
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Trail Busters Campground
Near: Statesville, NC
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Miles of horse trails winding through the private lands surrounding Love Valley foot hills. Follow them to the town where no motor vehicles are
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Trail's Campground and Trail Rides
Near: Eure, NC
Trail Miles: 3;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Located in the rural countryside of Gates County, NC, Trail’s End is the place to enjoy scenic trail rides under beautiful skies, fresh country air
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Tsali Recreation Area
Near: Bryson City, NC
Trail Miles: 42;
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A variety of single track and old logging roads that meander through mixed pine and hardwoods. The rolling terrain offers plenty of opportunity to
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Turkey Creek Cabins and Horse Camp
Near: Maggie Valley, NC
Trail Miles: 3;
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One trail is available that is about 3 miles long that goes from 3100 ft. to 4000 ft. Great views. Private
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Uwharrie National Forest - Canebrake Horsecamp
Near: Troy, NC
Trail Miles: 40;
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Trails are rated easy to difficult. Maps available and trails are marked with colors and signs. This is the greatest place to camp and ride in the
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Walthour-Moss Foundation - Daily Walk Stables
Near: Vass, NC
Trail Miles: 300;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
300 miles of easy sandy trails winding through long leaf pine forests, accessible ponds and stream crossings, many trails wide enough for carriages,
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Whippoorwill Campground
Near: Richlands, nc
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do not need shoes and many trails are wide enough for wagons, some trails are close due to Hunting seasons.
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Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Near: Pisgah Forest , NC
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
primitive campground with 13 sites on a 1st come, 1st served basis. His n Hers pit toilet, graveled sites with picnic tables, fire rings & lantern
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