Trail-Riding Destinations

If you imagine slow, nose-to-tail rides when you hear the term ‘guest ranch,’ think again. We’ve tracked down six top ranch resorts with programs designed for experienced riders.

Head north of the border for a top-notch horse-camping experience in Ontario’s beautiful Ottawa Valley.

Seabrook Island, South Carolina, offers miles of superb beach riding. The equestrian center features a 42-stall barn and spacious pastures.

Plan your adventure to the Land Down Under with our fromthe- saddle report from south Brisbane and the beaches of Moreton Bay on the Sunshine Coast.

These seasoned equestrian travelers have journeyed with their Missouri Fox Trotters from California to Missouri and from Texas to Canada. Here are their favorite places to camp and ride.

Ride along the shore with our guide to 10 warm beach rides, including a South Carolina charity ride and a tropical Costa Rica destination.

Discover scenic day rides within an easy drive of city limits. This issue: Gaits in the Grapes, Temecula, California; Dinosaur Valley State Park, near Fort Worth, Texas; Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Here’s the scoop on three spectacular fall day-riding spots: Captain William Clark Park, Washington; East Fork Stables, Tennessee; and New Discovery State Park, Vermont.

Ride and camp at the City of Rocks National Reserve in southern Idaho, where unique rock formations rise out of the ground and where hoofprints meet history.

In New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, you can ride in peace for endless miles, then soak in a hot spring and bunk down in a primitive horse camp.

Leave civilization behind at the Turpin Meadows Trailhead, gateway to the largest wilderness area in the continental United States.

Go for a day ride, or stay overnight, at Panther Creek Campground and Horse Trails in Tuscumbia, Missouri, which offers 4,000 acres to enjoy on horseback.

Just 90 minutes from the Washington, D.C., metroplex, Fort Valley Ranch offers a civilized adventure in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

State parks offer scenic riding trails and horse-friendly campgrounds. Here, we take you to gems in the mountains of Montana and Idaho.

State parks, often overlooked, offer scenic riding trails and horse-friendly campgrounds. Here, we take you to gems in the mountains of Montana and Idaho.

Here’s a trail-riding guide to Fishtrap Recreation Area near Spokane, Washington; Custer State Park near Rapid City, South Dakota; and Shenandoah National Park near Richmond, Virginia.

Stunning national parks from coast-to-coast welcome you to you’re your own horse on the trails. Here’s a rundown of 10 top national parks to explore from the back of your equine friend.

Here’s the scoop on 25 cozy bed & barns, where you can vacation in style with your own horse, from coast-to-coast.

Enjoy fall colors from the back of your equine friend at Transfer Horse Camp, located in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Discover scenic day rides within an easy drive from city limits. This issue: Lory State Park, near Denver, Colorado; Wildcat Mountain State Park near Madison, Wisconsin; and DuPuis Management Area near West Palm Beach, Florida.

Leave your cares at home, and ride the glide! Here’s the rundown on six select gaited getaways.