Select a state below to view available trails:
NOTE:
Trails typically open April 15 to October 31.
State Fish & Wildlife Area (SFWA).
Argyle Lake State Park, Macomb, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/ArgyleLake.aspx
7 mile horse trail and campground.
Big River State Forest, Henderson county –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/BigRiver.aspx
60 mile horse trail.
Chain o’ Lakes State Park, Spring Grove, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/ChainOLakes.aspx
Three loop, 8 mile horse trail. Parking for horse trailers near park entrance.
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, Dewitt IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/ClintonLake.aspx
10 mile horse trail located north of the lake, east of Parnell Access area. Wheelchair ramp for mounting horses and horse trailer parking at Parnell Access area.
Crawford County State Fish & Wildlife Area, Hutsonville, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/Crawford.htm
10 mile horse trail.
Des Plains State Fish & Wildlife Area, Joliet IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/DesPlaines.aspx
12 mile horse trail open from 6am to 10pm daily.
Ferne Clyffe State Park, Goreville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/FerneClyffe.aspx
15 mile horse trail.
Class C campground accommodates 25 riders with trailer parking.
Fox Ridge State Park, Charleston, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/FoxRidge.aspx
4 mile horse trail.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Franklin Grove, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/FranklinCreek.aspx
12 mile horse trail maintained by Rock River Trail & Horseman’s Assn.
Shelter plus outdoor show area available.
Giant City State Park, Makanda, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/GiantCity.aspx
12 mile horse trail.
25 unit Class A equestrian campground with trailer parking is available.
Green River State Wildlife Area, Harmon, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/GreenRiver.aspx
10 mile horse trail.
Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area, Enfield, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/HamiltonCounty.aspx
8 mile horse trail.
Hennepin Canal State Trail, Sheffield, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/HennepinCanal.aspx
48 mile horse trail along the main canal.
25 mile horse trail along the feeder.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, Chandlerville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/JimEdgarPantherCreek.aspx
26 mile horse trail and 22 trailer parking in NW corner of park.
Also, a 9 mile north loop, plus 11 and 6 mile southern trail loops are near Q-4 parking lot.
April 16 to May 15 trail open from 1:00pm to dusk.
May 16 to October 31 trail is open sunrise to sunset.
November 1 to November 15 trail is closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/JubileeCollege.aspx
45 mile horse trail. Equestrian camping is available at north end of park.
Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/KankakeeRiver.aspx
12 mile horse trail along IL Route 113.
Equestrian campground off IL Route 113.
Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/KaskaskiaRiver.aspx
8 mile horse trail.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area, Lena, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/LakeLeAquaNa.aspx
8 mile multi-use trail.
Lowden-Miller State Forest, Oregon, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/LowdenMiller.aspx
6 mile horse trail. An equestrian parking area is available.
Matthiessen State Park, Utica, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/Matthiessen.aspx
9 mile mountain bike/horse trail.
Equestrian campground off IL Route 178 & Dells area entrance.
Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area, Danville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/MiddleFork.aspx
35 mile horse trail.
Moraine View State Recreation Area, LeRoy, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/MoraineView.aspx
10 mile horse trail. An equestrian campground is available.
Morrison Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/MorrisonRockwood.aspx
14 mile horse trail. Overnight campground with shelter is available.
Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, Newton, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/NewtonLake.aspx
22 mile hiking/horse trail.
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/PereMarquette.aspx
20 mile horse trail. Trailer parking available at Graham Hollow Road.
Pyramid State Recreation Area, Pinckneyville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/Pyramid.aspx
16.5 mile hiking/equestrian/mountain bike trail.
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area, Ramsey, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/RamseyLake.aspx
13 mile horse trail, plus small campground 1 mile north of park entrance.
Randolph County State Recreation Area, Chester, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/RandolphCounty.aspx
11.6 mile horse trail.
Red Hills State Park, Sumner, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/RedHills.aspx
5 mile horse trail. Equestrian campground is available.
Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/RockCut.aspx
14 mile horse trail.
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, Johnsonville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SamDaleLake.aspx
(also)
https://trottingspots.com/sam-dale-conservation-area-horse-trail
8.5 mile horse trail with trailer parking available.
Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area, Newton, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SamParr.aspx
13 mile horse trail.
Sand Ridge State Forest, Forest City, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SandRidge.aspx
50 mile horse trail.
120 mile fire lane available for riding.
Fire pads, hitching rails, picket line posts are available.
Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area, Rochester, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SangchrisLake.aspx
20 mile horse trail.
Siloam Springs State Park, Clayton, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SiloamSprings.aspx
16 mile horse trail.
Camping area, with water and electricity, is available.
Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area, Yorkville, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/SilverSprings.aspx
7 mile horse trail, closed during hunting season.
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area, Kinmundy, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/StephenAForbes.aspx
15 mile horse trail circles the lake.
21 site equestrian campground available.
Trail of Tears State Forest, Jonesboro, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/TrailOfTears.aspx
6.2 mile horse trail.
Trailer parking available at equestrian trailhead.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, Whittington, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/WayneFitzgerrell.aspx
9 mile horse trail, closed during hunting season.
Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area, Augusta, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/WeinbergKing.aspx
30 mile horse trail.
Wolf Creek State Park, Windsor, IL –
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/WolfCreek.aspx
15 mile horse trail.
Bertram Reservation, Peterson, IA –
Clay county.
4 mile horse trail.
Backbone State Forest, Dundee, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610105
7 mile multi-use trail, “Forest Trail”.
Brushy Creek Recreation Area, Lehigh, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610108
37 mile horse trail.
Modern campground, trailer parking, restrooms, water.
Cedar River Greenbelt Trail, Osage, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/mitchell/Park/Cedar-River-Greenbelt-Trail.aspx
4 mile horse trail.
Dickson Timber County Park, Glidden, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Carroll/Park/Dickson-Timber/Activity/Equestrian-Activities.aspx
Carroll county.
3 mile horse trail.
Ed Winkel Memorial Trail –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/ed-winkel-memorial-trail/
Osceola county.
4.7 mile horse trail.
Elk Rock State Park, Knoxville, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610155
Marion county.
13 mile multi-use trail.
Equestrian campsites, wash station, riding arena available.
Fort Defiance State Park, Estherville, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/parkdetails/parkid/610156
Osceola county.
5 mile horse trail.
High Trestle Trail,
Boone county.
13 mile horse trail, Slater to Woodward.
Heart of Iowa Nature Trail –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/story/Park/Heart-of-Iowa-Nature-Trail.aspx
Marshall, Story counties.
32 mile multi-use trail.
Lewis A. Jester Park, Granger, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/polk/park/Jester-Lewis-A-Park/Activity/Equestrian-Activities.aspx
6.5 mile horse trail.
Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, IA –
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/jester-park-equestrian-center/
Equestrian activities / education programs.
Lake of Three Fires State Park, Bedford, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610110
DNR/Taylor county.
8 mile horse trail.
Equestrian campsites, 15 holding pens available.
Lime Creek Conservation Area, Mason City, IA –
https://www.cgcounty.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/4/336
Cerro Gordo county.
9 mile multi use trail.
Matsell Bridge Natural Area, Central City, IA –
https://www.linncounty.org/1021/Matsell-Bridge-Natural-Area
Linn county.
10 mile horse trail.
Equine campground is available.
Nine Eagles State Park, Davis City, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610128
6 mile horse trail.
Equestrian campsites available.
Nodaway Valley County Park, Clarinda, IA –
https://co.page.ia.us/offices/conservation/
Page county.
3 – 5 mile multi-use trail.
Peterson Park West, Ames, IA –
https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Peterson-Park-West-40
Story county.
4 mile horse trail.
Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/parkdetails/parkid/610140
8 mile horse trail.
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, Palo, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/parkdetails/parkid/610115
8.5 mile multi-use trail.
Praeri (Prairie) Rail Trail, Roland, IA –
https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/41
Story county.
10.5 mile multi-use trail. Access trail at Roland City Park.
Rock Creek State Park, Kellogg, IA –
https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/rock-creek-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610137
Jasper county.
12 mile multi-use trail.
Shell Rock River Greenbelt, Rock Falls, IA –
https://www.cgcounty.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/12/336
7.5 mile multi-use trail.
Equestrian camping available in Preserve section.
Shimek State Forest, Farmington, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-to-go/state-forests/shimek-state-forest
Lee & Van Buren counties.
25 mile horse trail on Lick Creek unit.
2 equestrian campsites on Lick Creek unit – 12 sites and 25 sites.
Southwood Conservation Area, Smithland, IA –
[NOTE: “non-secure” URL address]
Woodbury county.
5 mile horse trail.
4 equestrian campground sites, horse trailer parking.
Stephens State Forest, Chariton, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-to-go/state-forests/stephens-state-forest
Lucas county.
20 mile multi-use trail in Whitebreast unit.
3 equestrian campgrounds in Whitebreast unit.
Stone State Park, Sioux City, IA –
https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/stone-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610117
6 mile multi-use trail.
Volga River State Recreation Area, Fayette, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/parkdetails/parkid/610134
Fayette county.
25 mile multi-use trail.
Equestrian campsites available at Albany campground site.
Wabash Trace Nature Trail –
https://www.traillink.com/trail-itinerary/wabash-trace-nature-trail/
Pottawattamie county.
10 mile parallel horse trail between Council Bluffs and Mineola.
Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/parkid/610131
Fremont county.
8 mile horse trail.
Equestrian campsites available.
Yellow River State Forest, Harpers Ferry, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-to-go/state-forests/yellow-river-state-forest
Allamakee county.
45 miles of multi-use trails.
3 equestrian campsites in Paint Creek unit, providing 48, 80 and 40 sites.
NOTE:
Most DNR administered trails require a MN Horse Pass.
Horse trails are generally open May 1 – October 31.
Afton State Park, Hastings, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00100#homepage
5 mile horse trail.
Beltrami Island State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00005#homepage
Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Beltrami counties.
27 mile horse trail.
Big Falls Horse Camp, Big Falls MN –
https://bigfalls.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=ECB70D23-D6F2-4ACD-A2E9-D26CF3051A4E&DE=4149F25B-F33C-4D43-A63A-662C9B5FA412
30 mile horse trail. 6 campsites available.
Brown’s Creek State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/browns_creek/index.html
5.9 miles of horse trails. Horseback riding is allowed between the Gateway State Trail and Lofton Avenue, just west of the Manning Avenue bridge.
C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/north_shore/index.html
St. Louis, Lake, Cook counties.
146 mile horse trail, natural surface, Duluth to Grand Marias.
Casey Jones State Trail –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/casey_jones/index.html
9.5 mile horse trail.
David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/arrowhead/index.html
Natural surface trail from Tower to 3 miles south of International Falls. Approximately 69 miles of the trail are suitable for horseback riding in the summer; however, there may be wet areas.
Douglas State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/douglas/index.html
12.5 mile secondary horse trail with natural surface.
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, Preston, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00148#homepage
17 mile horse trail.
Fort Ridgely State Park, Fairfax, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00151#homepage
13 mile horse trail.
Garvin Park, Marshall MN – Lyon county
https://visitmarshallmn.com/index.php/97-camping/220-garvin-county-park
5.5 mile horse trail. 17 horse camp sites available.
Gateway State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/gateway/index.html
10 mile, adjacent, unpaved horse trail east of Interstate 694.
George Washington State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00021#homepage
Koochiching, St. Louis, Itasca counties.
60 mile horse trail. Two horse campgrounds, Togo and Stony Brook are available.
Glacial Lakes State Park, Starbuck, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00166#homepage
11 mile horse trail. Equestrian campground opens June 1.
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/goodhue_pioneer/index.html
4 mile horse trail adjacent to paved trail in northern segment from Red Wing to Hay Creek.
Connects to 15 miles of horse trails within the Hay Creek day-use area.
Heartland State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/heartland/index.html
The 27 mile Park Rapids to Walker segment has a secondary grassy trail for horseback riding.
Huntersville State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00025#homepage
Cass, Hubbard, Wadena counties.
18 mile horse trail.
Lake Bronson State Park, Lake Bronson, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00208#homepage
8 mile horse trail. Horse trailer parking available at east boat landing parking lot.
Lake Carlos State Park, Carlos, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00211#homepage
9 mile horse trail, but call first to confirm trail conditions.
Lake Louise State Park, Preston, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00214#homepage
9.7 mile horse trail, with natural vegetation.
Luce Line State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/luce_line/index.html
63 mile multi-use trail with parallel horse path from Plymouth to Winstead.
Maplewood State Park, Pelican Rapids, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00229#homepage
20 mile horse trail. 24 equestrian campsites available.
Matthew Lourey State Trail –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/matthew_lourey/index.html
80 miles of natural and gravel surface are available, however only sections in St. Croix State Park are specifically managed for horse trails.
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Onamia, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00232#homepage
27 mile horse trail.
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Jordan, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=sra00304#homepage
30 mile horse trail.
Pillsbury State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00039#homepage
Cass county.
27 mile horse trail. Equine campground and horse trailer parking at Shafer Lake Day-Use Area, along with Walter E. Stark Assembly Area.
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, multiple sites:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00033#homepage
Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Olmstead, Houston, Fillmore counties.
Following are horse trails available in each unit:
- Bronk Unit Plowline Trail; 6.5 miles.
- Hay Creek Day-Use Area; 15 miles.
- Kruger Campground – Trail 3; 5 miles, with horse trailer parking in SW corner.
- Money Creek & Vinegar Ridge; 6 miles
- Oak Ridge/Wet Bark Recreation Area; 11 miles, with horse trailer parking.
- Reno Horse Campground; 17 miles, 6 horse campsites.
- Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground – Central; 44 miles, 20 camping units max.
- Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground – North; 44 miles, 5 camping units max.
- Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground – West; 44 miles, 100+ camping units.
Sand Dunes State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00045#homepage Sherburne county.
17 mile horse trail. 13 equine campsites available.
Sibley State Park, New London, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00265#homepage
7 mile horse trail.
St. Croix State Forest –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00044#homepage
Pine county.
Fee required!
25 mile horse trail. Tamarack Horse Campground; 56 sites.
St. Croix State Park, Hinckley, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00253#homepage
75 mile horse trail.
Taconite State Trail – https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/taconite/index.html
Of 165 trail miles, the first 6 are paved, the remainder are available for horse back riding.
Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Granite Falls MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00277#homepage
16 mile horse trail. (See 2020 Highway 67 reroute information!)
Wild River State Park, Center City, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00254#homepage
18 mile horse trail.
Bader Park, Chapman, NE – (Merrick county)
https://www.baderpark.com/horsetrailsrulesmap.htm
Bader Park Annual Pass required.
5 mile horse trail. Horse camp is available.
Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area, Raymond, NE – https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/branched-oak-sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230034
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile horse trail. 14 horse camp ground available.
Chadron State Park, Chadron, NE –
https://www.stateparks.com/chadron_state_park_in_nebraska.html
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile multi-use trail, plus 100 trail miles in adjacent NE State Forest.
Danish Alps State Recreation Area, Hubbard, NE –
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile horse trail. Camp sites available.
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE – https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/eugene-t-mahoney-sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230273
Nebraska State park permit required.
Horse trail rides available for adults and children over 5 years of age.
May through mid-October.
Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, NE – https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fort-robinson-sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230077
Nebraska State park permit required.
20 mile horse trail, plus added trails in nearby Nebraska National Forest.
Indian Cave State Park, Shubert, NE –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nebraska/indian-cave-trail
Nebraska State park permit required.
16 mile horse trail. Bring your own water.
Primitive horse camp available.
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, Crofton, NE –
https://visitnebraska.com/crofton/lewis-and-clark-lake-state-recreation-area
Nebraska State park permit required.
5 mile multi-use trail.
Horse campground is available.
MoPac East Trail, Lincoln, NE –
www.nrdnet.org/rec-area/mopac-east-trail
21 mile multi-use trail.
Oak Creek Trail, Valparaiso, NE –
https://www.nrdnet.org/rec-area/oak-creek-trail
12 mile multi-use trail.
Outrider Trailhead, Chadron, NE – (¾ mile north of Chadron State Park.)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recarea/?recid=10620
10 mile horse trail.
Primitive campsites available.
Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area, Lincoln, NE – https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/pawnee-sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230135
Nebraska State park permit required.
9 mile multi-use trail.
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area, Chadron, NE –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/horseriding-camping/recarea/?recid=10615&actid=104
80 mile multi-use trail.
Pine Ridge Trail, Chadron, NE –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/recarea/?recid=82882
40 mile multi-purpose trail.
Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nebraska/platte-river-state-park-trails
Nebraska State park permit required.
6.7 mile multi-use trail.
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE –
https://www.stateparks.com/ponca_state_park_in_nebraska.html
Nebraska State park permit required.
Horse trail rides led by park staff.
Prairie Lake Recreation Area, Hastings, NE –
https://www.nrdnet.org/rec-area/prairie-lake
5 mile horse trail.
Camping is available.
Rock Creek State Historical Park, Endicott, NE –
https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/rock-creek-station-shp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230150
Nebraska State park permit required.
6 mile multi-use trail. Horse campground available.
Soldier Creek Wilderness Area, Chadron, NE –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recarea/?recid=80609
7 mile Boots & Saddle trail.
10.5 mile Trooper Trail Loop.
Horse campground available.
Sam McKelvie National Forest / Steer Creek, Campground, Nenzel, NE –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recarea/?recid=30324
Unlimited riding, no marked trail.
23 primitive campsites, 8 corrals.
The Cowboy Trail, Norfolk, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/cowboytrail/
200 + mile multi-use trail. (Stay to side of limestone trail surface).
Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Venice, NE –
www.outdoornebraska.gov/tworivers/
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile horse trail.
Horse campgrounds available in Whitetail Campground.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area, Pierce, NE –
https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/willow-creek-sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230256
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile mowed horse trail. Park roads also available for riding.
Horse camping, with corrals available.
Nebraska Horse Trails Committee
https://www.nehorsetrails.com/
Nebraska Horse Trails Booklet
https://www.nehorsetrails.com/trails-in-nebraska/
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park
Park entrance fee and Horse Pass fee required. Scouts Trail System: 6.75 miles.
Fort Ransom State Park – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-ransom-state-park
Park entrance fee and Horse Pass fee required. Choice of 16 unique trails: 20+ miles, overall.
Little Missouri State Park – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/little-missouri-state-park-0
Park entrance fee and Horse Pass fee required. Park trails: 45 miles.
Medora Riding Stables – https://medora.com/do/outdoor/medora-riding-stables-trail-rides/ Horseback riding service, Medora, ND.
North Country Trail – https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-dakota/north-country-trail-jorgons-hollow-campground-to-61st-st-se
March – October, 11.4 miles.
Northern Cass Pass – https://www.traillink.com/trail/northern-cass-pass/
Cass county: asphalt, gravel, 6 miles.
Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/pembina-gorge-state-recreation-area
Park trails: 30 miles.
Roughrider Trail – https://www.traillink.com/trail/roughrider-trail/
Morton county: dirt, gravel, 16.5 miles.
Sully Creek State Park – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/sully-creek-state-park
Park entrance fee and Horse Pass fee required.
Maah Daah Hey trail: 120 miles. Maah Daah Hey II trail: 50 miles.
Tatman Branch Trail – https://www.traillink.com/trail/tatman-branch-trail/
Ward county: gravel, 10 miles.
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area – https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/turtle-mountain-state-recreation-area
OHV, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, 12 miles.
Bear Butte State Park, Sturgis, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/bear-butte-state-park/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
Northernmost point of 111 mile Centennial Trail.
2.5 mile Lake Trail.
4 non-electric horse campsites.
Bear Gulch Trail, Keystone, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/south-dakota/bear-gulch-trail–2
Custer State Park.
5.6 mile multi-use trail.
Black Elk Peak South Dakota Highpoint Trail, Custer, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/black-elk-peak-south-dakota-highpoint-trail
$20 trail access fee.
7.6 mile multi-use trail.
Black Elk Peak & Little Devil’s Tower Loop, Custer, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/black-elk-peak-and-little-devils-tower-loop
7.7 mile multi-use trail.
Blue Diamond & Woodland Trail Loop, Canton, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/woodland-trail-at-newton-hills
Newton Hills State Park.
4.6 mile multi-use trail.
Calkins Draw, Custer, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/calkin-s-draw
Custer State Park.
4.3 mile multi-use trail.
Chalk Bluffs Multi-Use Trail, Yankton, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/chalk-bluffs-multi-use-trail
Midway Recreation Area.
3.7 mile multi-use trail.
Custer State Park, Custer, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/csp-trails/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
Centennial Trail (22 mile horse trail).
French Creek & Mt. Coolidge Trail (9 hour ride).
Big Tree & Robbers Roost Draw Trail (4 hour ride).
Parker Canyon Trail (4 hour ride).
Racetrack Butte & Buffalo Corrals (5 hour ride).
Dalton Lake, Sturgis, SD –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recreation/horseriding-camping/recarea/?recid=80633&actid=104
Black Hills National Forest.
10.9 mile trail.
Ditch Creek Trail, Hill City, SD –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recreation/horseriding-camping/recarea/?recid=82050&actid=104
100 mile multi-use trail.
French Creek Trail, Custer, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/french-creek-trail
Custer State Park.
12.8 mile multi-use trail.
George S. Mickelson Trail, Lead, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/george-s–mickelson-trail/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
109 mile trail, with 15 trailheads.
Grizzly Creek Trail, Keystone, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/grizzly-creek-trail
Black Elk Wilderness Area.
12.8 mile trail.
Horse Thief Lake Loop –
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7083355/horsethief-lake-loop
Black Elk Wilderness Area.
11 mile multi-use trail.
Iron Mountain Trail, Hermosa, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/iron-mountain-trail
Black Hills National Forest.
5.2 mile trail.
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/lewis-and-clark-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
4.1 mile horse trail.
Horse camp.
Lost Cabin Trail, Hill City SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/lost-cabin-trail
Black Hills National Forest.
14.7 mile trail.
Newton Hills State Park, Canton, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/newton-hills-state-park/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
6 mile horse trail.
10 horse campsites.
Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/oakwood-lakes-state-park/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
2.5 mile multi-use trails.
6 horse campsites.
Osprey Trail, Rapid City SD –
https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/trails/bhnf-trail-58-osprey-trail/
Black Hills National Forest.
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
2.8 mile trail.
Pease Creek Recreation Area, Geddes, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/pease-creek-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
3.5 mile multi-use trail.
5 horse campsites ($22 fee).
Pelican Lake Recreation Area, Watertown, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/pelican-lake-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
3 mile natural trail.
6 horse campsites.
Palmer Creek Trail, Hill City, SD –
https://www.bivy.com/adventures/us/south-dakota/palmer-creek-trail-harney-peak-5890174135304192
2.9 mile multi-use trail.
3 Ponds Trail, Custer, SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/3-ponds-trail
7.6 mile trail.
Richmond Lake Recreation Area, Aberdeen, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/richmond-lake-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
3 mile multi-use natural trail.
Shadehill Recreation Area, Shadehill, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/shadehill-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
No specified trail, only open space.
Sheps Canyon Recreation Area, Hot Springs, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/sheps-canyon-recreation-area/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
5.1 mile Red horse trail.
0.69 mile Yellow horse trail.
11 horse campsites.
Sica Hollow State Park, Sisseton, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/sica-hollow-state-park/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
15 mile horse trail.
8 horse campsites.
Union Grove State Park, Beresford, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/union-grove-state-park/
Fee required for all over 11 years old.
4.3 mile multi-use trail.
4 horse campsites.
Willow Creek Trail, Hill City SD –
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/south-dakota/willow-creek-trail
Black Hills National Forest.
2.5 mile trail.
South Dakota Horseback Riding
https://gfp.sd.gov/horseback/
General source of South Dakota horse trail information.
NOTE:
Trails typically are open May 1 to November 15.
Most WI State trails require a WI State Trail Pass if over 15 years old!
Confirm with trail site before heading out.
400 State Trail –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/400/
7 mile horse trail between Wonewoc and LaValle only. Use grassy portion only.
Ahnapee State Trail – https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ahnapee/
Algoma – Door County segment: 4.1 miles.
Door County segment: 11.2 miles.
Casco Junction – Algoma segment: 12 miles.
Bannerman Trail, Redgranite, WI – https://www.traillink.com/trail/bannerman-trail/
7 mile horse/hiking/biking trail. Natural surface.
Buffalo River State Trail – https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/buffalo/
WI State Trail Pass required.
36 mile horse trail, Mondovi to Fairchild.
Cattail State Trail – https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/cattail/
Polk County segment 11.7 miles.
Barron County segment 7.4 miles.
Cheese Country Trail, Monroe, WI –
https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/trails/page/atvutv-trails
47 mile multi-use trail. Crushed stone surface.
Duck Creek Trail – https://www.traillink.com/trail/duck-creek-trail-(wi)/
Brown, Outagamie counties:
6 mile, crushed stone trail.
Friendship State Trail, Hilbert, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/friendship-state-trail/
4 mile crushed stone multi-use trail.
Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/govdodge/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
6.8 mile horse trail – Interior loop.
15.3 mile horse/snowmobile trail.
13 horse campsites (11 family and 2 group).
Governor Knowles State Forest, Grantsburg, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/govKnowles/
4.5 mile horse trail – Barrens Loop segment.
2 mile horse trail – Barrens/Sunrise horse segment.
30.5 mile horse/snowmobile/ATV segment.
4 mile horse trail – Sunrise Cutoff segment.
2.5 mile horse trail – Wolf Creek segment.
40 horse campsites available.
Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/hartman/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
6.5 mile horse trail.
High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/highcliff/
3.2 mile horse/mountain bike trail.
5 mile horse/mountain bike/snowmobile trail.
Kettle Moraine State Forest – North Unit, Campbellsport, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kmn/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
2.5 mile horse trail – Crooked Lake segment.
4 mile horse trail – Forest Lake segment.
33 mile horse/snowmobile segment.
New Prospect Horse Rider Campground available; 22 family sites, 6 guests per site.
Kettle Moraine State Forest – South Unit, Eagle, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
87 miles of horse trails.
64 equine campsites available.
Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kohlerandrae/
2.5 mile, Black River trail.
Lake Wissota State Park, Chippewa Falls, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/lakewissota/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
9 miles of horse trails.
Lapham Peak Unit – Kettle Moraine State Forest, Delafield, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/lapham/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
Prairie Path trail 5 miles.
Mascoutin Valley State Trail, Oshkosh/Fond Du Lac, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/mascoutin-valley-state-trail/
Fond Du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago counties:
11 miles – segment 1; Berlin to Ripon.
10 miles – segment 2; Fond Du Lac to Rosendale.
The gap between segments is privately owned.
Horseback riding is not allowed on the Green Lake portion of the trail.
Mountain-Bay State Trail, Shawano, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/mountainbay/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old. Equine trail in Shawano County only.
47 mile horse trail (rail grade) Shawano County.
8.7 mile Shawano detour.
Muskego Recreation Trail, New Berlin, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/muskego-recreation-trail/
Waukesha county:
6.7 mile trail, crushed stone, dirt.
Newton Blackmour State Trail, Appleton, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/newton-blackmour-state-trail/
Outagamie county:
22 mile multi-use trail. crushed stone.
Nicolet State Trail, Florence, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/nicolet/
Florence, Forest, Oconto counties:
90 mile multi-use trail, compacted gravel.
Old Abe State Trail, Chippewa Falls, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/oldabe/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
6 mile horse trail – only from Jim Falls to the Chippewa River.
Old Plank Road Trail, Sheboygan Falls, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/old-plank-road-trail-(wi)/
Sheboygan county:
17 mile, 10 ft wide asphalt – 8 ft wide turf, multi-use trail.
Oliver-Wrenshall Trail, Oliver, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/oliver-wrenshall-trail/
Douglas county:
6.5 mile dirt, grass trail.
Pecatonica State Trail, Darlington, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/pecatonica/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
10 mile horse trail – Calamine to Belmont.
Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail, Clinton, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/pelishek-tiffany-nature-trail/
Rock, Walworth counties:
6 mile, dirt trail.
Pine Line Trail, Medford, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/pine-line-trail/
Price, Taylor counties:
26 mile, crushed stone, multi-use trail.
Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/pointbeach/
3 mile horse trail: Legacy Trail: West side of County Hwy O.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/richardbong/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
13 mile horse trail.
Saunders State Trail, Solon Springs, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/saunders/
8 miles, open to all modes.
Tomorrow River State Trail, Stevens Point, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/tomorrowriv/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
14 mile horse trail – Plover to Portage County line.
Tri-County Corridor Trail, Superior, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/tri-county-corridor-trail/
Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas counties:
60 mile, gravel, multi-user trail.
Tuscobia State Trail, Winter, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/tuscobia/
74 mile horse trail.
White River State Trail, Elkhorn, WI –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/white-river-state-trail/
Racine, Walworth counties:
19 mile, crushed stone trail.
Wild Goose State Trail, Oakfield, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildgoose/
14 mile horse trail, Dodge County, only from Hwy 60 to Pautsch Road.
Wild Rivers State Trail, Minong, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildrivers/
104 mile horse trail.
Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildcat/
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
15 mile horse trail. Equine campground available.
Wiouwash State Trail, Oshkosh, WI –
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wiouwash/
Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Winnebago counties:
WI State Trail Pass required if over 15 years old.
19 mile north segment, from Birnamwood to Split Rock,
22 mile south segment, from Hortonville to Oshkosh.
Wisconsin Horse and Mule trails – https://www.horseandmuletrails.com/Wi.htm
Contact for: Trails, Campgrounds, Trail Rides, Overnight Host information.
Wisconsin State Horse Council
121 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-0393
