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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.argylelake.html
7 mile horse trail and campground.
Big River State Forest, Keithsburg, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.bigriver.html
60 mile horse trail.
Chain o’ Lakes State Park, Spring Grove, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.chainolakes.html
Three loop, 8 mile horse trail. Parking for horse trailers near park entrance.
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, Dewitt IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.clintonlake.html
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.
Des Plains State Fish & Wildlife Area, Joliet IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.desplaines.html
12 mile horse trail open from 6am to 10pm daily.
Ferne Clyffe State Park, Goreville, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.ferneclyffe.html
15 mile horse trail.
Class C campground accommodates 25 riders with trailer parking.
Fox Ridge State Park, Charleston, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.foxridge.html
4 mile horse trail.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Franklin Grove, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.franklincreek.html
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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.giantcity.html
12 mile horse trail.
25 unit Class A equestrian campground with available trailer parking.
Green River State Wildlife Area, Harmon, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.greenriver.html
10 mile horse trail.
Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area, Enfield, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.hamiltoncounty.html
8 mile horse trail.
Hennepin Canal State Trail, Sheffield, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.hennepincanal.html
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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.jimedgarpanthercreek.html
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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.jubileecollege.html
45 mile horse trail. Equestrian camping is available at north end of park.
Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.kankakeeriver.html
12 mile horse trail along IL Route 113.
Equestrian campground off IL Route 113.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area, Lena, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.lakeleaquana.html
8 mile multi-use trail.
Matthiessen State Park, Utica, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.matthiessen.html
9 mile mountain bike/horse trail.
Equestrian campground off IL Route 178 & Dells area entrance.
Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area, Danville, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.middlefork.html
35 mile horse trail.
Moraine View State Recreation Area, LeRoy, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.moraineview.html
10 mile horse trail. An equestrian campground is available.
Morrison Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.morrisonrockwood.html
14 mile horse trail. Overnight campground with shelter is available.
Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, Newton, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.newtonlake.html
22 mile hiking/horse trail.
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL –
https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/pere-marquette-riding-stables/
20 mile horse trail. Trailer parking available at Graham Hollow Road.
Pyramid State Recreation Area, Pinckneyville, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.pyramid.html
16.5 mile hiking/equestrian/mountain bike trail.
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area, Ramsey, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.ramseylake.html
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.html
11.6 mile horse trail.
Red Hills State Park, Sumner, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.redhills.html
5 mile horse trail. Equestrian campground is available.
Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.rockcut.html
14 mile horse trail.
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, Johnsonville, IL –
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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.samparr.html
13 mile horse trail.
Sand Ridge State Forest, Forest City, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.sandridge.html
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://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.sangchrislake.html
20 mile horse trail.
Siloam Springs State Park, Clayton, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.siloamsprings.html
16 mile horse trail.
Camping area, with water and electricity, is available.
Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area, Yorkville, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.silversprings.html
7 mile horse trail, closed during hunting season.
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area, Kinmundy, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.stephenaforbes.html
15 mile horse trail circles the lake.
21 site equestrian campground available.
Trail of Tears State Forest, Jonesboro, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.trailoftears.html
6.2 mile horse trail.
Trailer parking available at equestrian trailhead.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, Whittington, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.waynefitzgerrell.html
9 mile horse trail, closed during hunting season.
Weinberg-King State Fish & Wildlife Area, Augusta, IL –
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.weinbergking.html
30 mile horse trail.
Wolf Creek State Park, Windsor, IL –
15 mile horse trail.
Bertram Reservation, Peterson, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/county/Clay/Park/Bertram-Reservation.aspx
240 acre wildlife area.
Horse trails closed from October 1st to May 31st.
Brushy Creek Recreation Area, Lehigh, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Brushy-Creek-State-Recreation-Area
45 miles of multi-use trails.
Modern campground, trailer parking, restrooms, water.
Cedar River Greenbelt Trail, Osage, IA –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/cedar-river-greenbelt-trail/
4 mile horse trail.
Dickson Timber County Park, Glidden, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Carroll/Park/Dickson-Timber.aspx
Fees may apply. Several miles of horse trails.
8 electric equestrian camp sites.
Ed Winkel Memorial Trail, Sibley, IA –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/ed-winkel-memorial-trail/
Osceola county.
4.7 mile gravel horse trail.
Elk Rock State Park, Knoxville, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Elk-Rock-State-Park
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/Fort-Defiance-State-Park
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.
Jester Park Equestrian Center, Granger, IA –
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/jester-park-equestrian-center/
Equestrian activities / education programs.
Trail rides on facility horses.
Lake of Three Fires State Park, Bedford, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-of-Three-Fires-State-Park
DNR/Taylor county.
10 mile horse trail.
Equestrian campsites, 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 April 15 to November 15.
Nine Eagles State Park, Davis City, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Nine-Eagles-State-Park
6 mile bridle trail.
Equestrian campsites available.
Nodaway Valley County Park, Clarinda, IA –
https://co.page.ia.us/offices/conservation/
Page county.
2.5 mile multi-use trail.
Peterson Park West, Ames, IA –
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Story/Park/Peterson-Park/Activities.aspx
Story county.
3.7 mile multi-use trail.
Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, IA –
8 mile horse trail.
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, Palo, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Pleasant-Creek-State-Recreation-Area
12 mile multi-use trail.
Praeri (Prairie) Rail Trail, Roland, IA –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/praeri-rail-trail/
10.5 mile multi-use trail. Access trail at Roland City Park.
Rock Creek State Park, Kellogg, IA –
8.5 mile multi-use trail.
No overnight camping for equestrian visitors.
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 – open air overnight stalls, water – 11 sites and 24 sites.
Stephens State Forest, Chariton, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-to-go/state-forests/stephens-state-forest
Lucas county.
Whitebreast unit contains 20 mile multi-use trail and 3 equestrian campgrounds.
Stone State Park, Sioux City, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Stone-State-Park
6 mile multi-use trail.
No overnight camping for equestrian visitors.
Volga River State Recreation Area, Fayette, IA –
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Volga-River-State-Recreation-Area
Fayette county.
20 mile multi-use trail.
Equestrian campsites available at Albany campground site.
Wabash Trace Nature Trail, Council Bluffs, IA –
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/Waubonsie-State-Park
Fremont county.
8 mile multi-use trail.
Primitive 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.
40 miles of multi-use trails.
Equestrian campsites available in Paint Creek unit.
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, Warroad, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00005#homepage
Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Beltrami counties.
27 mile horse trail.
4 horse campsites at Bemis Hill site.
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 multi-use trail. 6 equine campsites available.
Brown’s Creek State Trail, Grant, MN –
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, Two Harbors, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/north_shore/index.html
St. Louis, Lake, Cook counties.
146 mile multi-use trail, natural surface, Duluth to Grand Marias.
Riding is best from the town of Finland to Cook County Road 6 north of Grand Marais, approximately 70 miles.
Camden State Park, Lynd, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00127#trails
10 mile horse trail. 12 site equine campground.
Casey Jones State Trail, Luverne, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/casey_jones/index.html
Pipestone to Pipestone/Murray county line.
13 mile horse trail.
David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail, Tower, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/arrowhead/index.html
Natural surface trail from Tower to 3 miles south of International Falls.
69 miles of the trail may be suitable for horseback riding in the summer, however watch for wet areas.
Douglas State Trail, Rochester, MN –
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 County Park, Garvin MN
https://www.trailmeister.com/trails/garvin-park/
6 mile horse trail. 22 horse camp sites, with electric, available.
Gateway State Trail , St. Paul, MN-
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 primitive horse campgrounds, Togo and Stony Brook are available.
Glacial Lakes State Park, Spicer, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00166#homepage
11 mile horse trail. Equestrian campground.
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail, Rochester, MN –
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 19 mile Cannon Valley Trail.
Great River Ridge State Trail, Elgin, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/great_river_ridge/index.html
9 mile horse trail adjacent to paved trail from Elgin to County Road 9.
Heartland State Trail, Bemidji, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/heartland/index.html
The 27 mile Park Rapids to Walker segment has an adjacent grassy trail for horseback riding.
Huntersville State Forest, Park Rapids, MN –
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#trails
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, LeRoy, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00214#homepage
9.7 mile horse trail, with natural vegetation surface.
Luce Line State Trail, Spicer, MN –
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, Moose Lake, MN –
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.
Trails are minimum maintenance during summer and can be very “buggy”. After a rain, trails may be muddy.
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Jordan, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=sra00304#homepage
30 mile horse trail from Chaska to Belle Plaine.
Pillsbury State Forest, Brainerd, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00039#homepage
27 mile horse trail.
—–Equine campground and horse trailer parking at Walter E. Stark Assembly Area.
—–https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00039#cmp00051
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, Caledonia, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00033#homepage
Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Olmstead, Houston, Fillmore counties.
—-Multiple sites: 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, 6 camping units max.
- Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground – West; 44 miles, 50 equestrian sites.
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, Waterville, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/sakatah/index.html
39 mile, paved, multi-use trail.
Horses are to use a parallel treadway from Lime Valley Road to the County Road 12 bridge.
Sand Dunes State Forest, Zimmerman, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00045#homepage
29 mile horse trail. Bob Dunn Campground offers 13 equine campsites.
Sawmill Horse Trail, Spring Grove, MN –
https://horsetraildirectory.com/Horse-Trails-Campgrounds/Description/?Name=Spring-Grove-Sawmill-Horse-Tra&ID=650
Houston County.
10 mile horse trail.
Sibley State Park, New London, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00265#homepage
7 mile horse trail. Horse trails begin and end at Horse Trail Center.
St. Croix State Forest , Sandstone, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00044#cmp00045
Fee required!
25 mile horse trail.
56 site Tamarack Horse Campground available.
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, Grand Rapids to Ely, MN –
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#trails
16 mile horse trail.
—–Horserider campground.
—–https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/minnesota/upper-sioux-agency/horserider-campground
Due to Highway 67 collapse, look for possible reroute information.
Willard Munger State Trail, Moose Lake, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/willard_munger/index.html
A 10 mile parallel grassy trail from Finlayson to Willow River is available for horseback riding.
Wild River State Park, Center City, MN –
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00254#homepage
20 mile horse trail.
Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area, Raymond, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/branched-oak/
1,800 acre lake
Nebraska State park permit required.
3 miles of horse trails.
15 electric, plus primitive horse camp grounds. 14 corrals can be reserved.
Chadron State Park, Chadron, NE –
https://www.stateparks.com/chadron_state_park_in_nebraska.html
Nebraska State park permit required.
Guided trail rides for age 6 and older.
Cowboy Trail, Norfolk to Chadron, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/parks/explore-trails/hiking-biking/cowboy-trail/
200 + mile multi-use trail
(Stay to side of limestone trail surface)
Danish Alps State Recreation Area, Hubbard, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/danish-alps/
Nebraska State park permit required.
10 mile horse trail.
14 corrals available in equestrian campground..
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/eugene-t-mahoney/
Nebraska State park permit required.
Horse trail rides for age 5 and over May through mid October.
Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/fort-robinson/
Nebraska State park permit required.
20 mile horse trail, plus added trails in nearby Nebraska National Forest.
3 equestrian camp sites.
Indian Cave State Park, Shubert, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/indian-cave/
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://outdoornebraska.gov/location/lewis-and-clark/
Nebraska State park permit required.
5 mile multi-use trail.
Horse campground is available.
MoPac East Trail, Lincoln, NE –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/mopac-trail-east/
21 mile multi-use trail.
Niobrara State Park, Niobrara NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/niobrara/
120 acres of free range riding, corral, campground.
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. Stock water seasonal, call ahead.
Primitive campsites available.
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. No fee.
Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE –
https://ohmyomaha.com/guide-to-platte-river-state-park/
Nebraska State park permit required.
Horses provided by park.
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.
Rock Creek State Recreation Area, Parks, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/rock-creek-station-shp/
Nebraska State park permit required.
6 mile multi-use trail.
20 corrals plus 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.
Summit Lake Recreational Area, Tekamah, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/summit-lake/
190 acre lake, 345 acres of land.
10 mile equestrian trail.
Parking & trailhead on NW end of lake.
Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Waterloo, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/two-rivers/
Nebraska State park permit required.
2 mile horse trail plus 342 acre adjacent site.
Horse campgrounds available in Whitetail Campground.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area, Pierce, NE –
https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/willow-creek/
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/
1. Most trail sites collect Park Entrance fees and/or Horse Fees. Inquire to confirm.
2. State Health Certificate and Health Test data can be found at https://www.nd.gov/ndda/ under Animal Import Permits.
3. Multi-use trails are designed for hiking, showshoeing, horseback riding and bicycling.
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-abraham-lincoln-state-park
Scouts Trail system consists of 7 individual trails covering a total of 17.56 miles.
82 modern equestrian campsites, 4 water only equestrian campsites.
Fort Ransom State Park, Lisbon, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/fort-ransom-state-park
Choice of 16 unique trails: 20+ miles, overall.
24 modern equestrian campsites, 9 primitive equestrian campsites.
Fort Totten Trail – Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Leg, Pingree, ND –
https://discoverjamestownnd.com/fun-things-to-do-in-jamestown-nd/get-outdoors/horse-trails/
9 mile multi-use trail.
Freedom Trail, Minot, ND (formerly Tatman Branch Trail) –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/freedom-trail-(nd)/#trail-detail-about
10 mile gravel multi-use trail.
Little Missouri State Park, Killdeer, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/little-missouri-state-park-0
45 miles of equestrian and hiking trails.
83 corrals available, plus campsite options.
North Country Trail, Leonard, ND –
11.6 mile out & back trail. March – October.
Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area, Walhalla, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/pembina-gorge-state-recreation-area
21 miles of multi-use, non-motorized trails.
Pipestem Horse Camp & trail, Jamestown, ND –
https://discoverjamestownnd.com/fun-things-to-do-in-jamestown-nd/get-outdoors/horse-trails/
5 mile multi-use trail.
Corrals, Trailer sites available.
Roughrider Trail, Fort Rice Campground, Mandan, ND –
https://www.traillink.com/trail/roughrider-trail/
16.5 mile multi-use, dirt/gravel trail.
Sheyenne National Grassland, Lisbon, ND –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recarea/?recid=79470
8 mile Hankinson Hills trail.
–—https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recreation/recarea/?recid=80602&actid=104
4 mile Oak Leaf trail.
–—https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recreation/recarea/?recid=80603&actid=104
30 mile North Country National Scenic trail.
—-https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recreation/recarea/?recid=80598&actid=104
Sully Creek State Park, Medora, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/sully-creek-state-park
144 mile Maah Daah Hey trail. Contains 8 unique trail segments.
Access trail just NW of park entrance.
6 modern equestrian campsites w/corral access.
10 modern group equestrian campsites.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, South Unit, Medore, ND / Grassy Butte, ND –
https://www.ndtourism.com/articles/saddle-horseback-riding-north-dakota-style
80 miles of marked horse trails.
Group horse campground is available.
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area, Bottineau, ND –
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/turtle-mountain-state-recreation-area
10 miles of multi-use horseback riding trails.
Out-of-state horses must have a valid, clean health certificate within the last 30 days, and a negative Coggins or ELISA EIA test within the last 12 months. SDCL 40-14-2. All documents must be on person.
Varying fees may apply at specific sites.
3 Ponds Trail, Custer, SD –
https://tophorsetrails.com/trails/SD/5728-3-Ponds-Trail-
7.6 mile loop trail.
Bear Butte State Park, Sturgis, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/bear-butte-state-park/
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.
8.4 mile loop multi-use trail.
Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, SD
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/big-sioux-recreation-area/
2.8 mile multi-use Prairie Vista trail.
Black Elk Peak South Dakota Highpoint Trail, Custer, SD –
Custer State Park / Trail access fee.
7.1 mile multi-use trail.
Black Elk Peak & Little Devil’s Tower Loop, Custer, SD –
7.7 mile multi-use trail.
Black Hills National Forest trails, Custer, SD –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/blackhills/recreation/horseriding-camping/?recid=25823&actid=104
An overview of multiple trail system details:
Centennial Trail – Trail #89
Big Hill Trail, Trail #72
Sundance Trail, Trail #93
Willow Creek Horse Camp, Trail #8
Iron Creek, Trail #5
Black Elk Wilderness, Trail #89
Blue Diamond & Woodland Trail Loop, Canton, SD –
https://www.tophorsetrails.com/trails/SD/3143-blue-diamond-and-woodland-trail-loop
Newton Hills State Park.
4.6 mile out & back multi-use trail.
Calkins Draw, Custer, SD –
Custer State Park.
4.3 mile out & back multi-use trail.
Chalk Bluffs Multi-Use Trail, Yankton, SD –
Midway Recreation Area, 3.7 mile multi-use trail.
Chalk Bluffs, 4.1 mile multi-use trail.
8 equestrian campgrounds.
Custer State Park, Custer, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/csp-trails/
22 mile Centennial Trail.
9 hour ride, French Creek & Mt. Coolidge Trail.
4 hour ride, Big Tree & Robbers Roost Draw Trail.
4 hour ride, Parker Canyon Trail.
5 hour ride, Racetrack Butte & Buffalo Corrals.
Dalton Lake Trailhead, Custer, SD –
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recreation/horseriding-camping/recarea/?recid=80633&actid=104
Black Hills National Forest.
12.8 mile Centennial multi-use trail. (North)
6.1 mile Centennial multi-use trail. (South).
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 system.
French Creek Trail, Custer, SD –
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/
109 mile trail, with 15 trailheads.
Grizzly Creek Trail, Keystone, SD –
Black Elk Wilderness Area.
13 mile multi-use trail.
Horse Thief Lake Loop, Custer, SD –
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7083355/horsethief-lake-loop
Black Elk Wilderness Area.
11 mile multi-use trail.
Iron Mountain Trail, Keystone, SD –
Black Hills National Forest.
4.6 mile multi-use trail.
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/lewis-and-clark-recreation-area/
4.1 mile horse trail.
Horse camp.
Lost Cabin Trail, Hill City SD –
https://tophorsetrails.com/trails/SD/4821-lost-cabin-trail
Black Hills National Forest.
14.7 mile loop 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 Blue Diamond multi-use trail.
10 horse campsites.
Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/oakwood-lakes-state-park/
2.5 mile Oakwood Lakes Prairie Trail.
6 horse campsites.
Osprey Trail, Rapid City SD –
https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/trails/bhnf-trail-58-osprey-trail/
Black Hills National Forest trail #58.
2.2 mile trail.
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.
Pease Creek Recreation Area, Geddes, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/pease-creek-recreation-area/
3.5 mile multi-use trail.
5 horse campsites (fees).
Pelican Lake Recreation Area, Watertown, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/pelican-lake-recreation-area/
5 mile multi-use natural trail.
6 horse campsites.
Richmond Lake Recreation Area, Aberdeen, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/richmond-lake-recreation-area/
3 mile multi-use natural trail.
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.
8 mile horse trail.
8 horse campsites.
Union Grove State Park, Beresford, SD –
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/union-grove-state-park/
4.3 mile Mosey Meadow multi-use trail.
4 horse campsites.
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
