Horseback Riding In The Smokies

SMOKY MOUNTAINS AREA HORSEBACK RIDING

What better way to see the Smokies than on horseback in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Select various Horseback Riding Facilities (below and left) and we'll do our best to show you some of the BEST locations in our area for your enjoyment!

About 550 miles of the Park's hiking trails are open to horses. There are five horse camps: Anthony Creek, Big Creek, Cataloochee, Roundbottom, and Towstring. Use of the horse camps requires a reservation.

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DOUGLAS LAKEVIEW STABLES: Ride around the shores of Douglas Lake. Beautiful views overlooking the Cherokee Valley. Our trails will delight anyone from the newest beginner to the more experienced rider. We offer something for everyone. Our rides range in length from 1 hour up to 4 hours. Longer tours can be booked by advance reservation. Our regular hours of operation are 8am to 5pm. Rides leave every hour, on the hour. Walk-ins are welcome, although we recommend calling ahead to reserve your preferred time. Sunset or Moonlight rides can be booked by advance reservation. Meet the legendary 'Gentleman Jim' Chambers gospel singer! (865) 428-3587

Other Smoky Mountains Horseback Riding Businesses

The Park also has five commercial stables within its borders. They are open from approximately mid-March through the Thanksgiving season. Prices average $15/hr. For more information call the numbers below:

	Cades Cove (865)448-6286 (Also Has Carriage & Hayrides!) Opens March 15, 2007 For Season
	Deep Creek (828)497-8504
	McCarters (865)436-5354
	Smokemont (828) 497-2373
	Smoky Mountain (865)436-5634
	Five Oaks Riding Stables (866) 651-9214
	Walden Creek Stables (865) 429-0411
	Ponderosa (865) 428-9398
	Deer Farm Riding Stables (865) 429-2276

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