Horseback Riding
With nearly 24% of Shenandoah County covered by National Forest, there are plenty of trails perfect for horseback riding. Whether you are looking to spend a couple hours on a guided ride or plan a longer stay with your own horses, we’ve got you covered.
- 1630 Chapman Landing Rd
- 540-459-8591
At Classicus Farm they teach the principles of Classical Dressage with a focus on lightness in the French tradition. They accept all breeds for training as classical dressage is a dance for any horse no matter what discipline you choose to ride. Aside from training and…
- 299 S. Fort Valley Rd
- (888)754-5771
The campground at Fort Valley Ranch borders the George Washington National Forest providing great hiking and horseback riding. Come enjoy an afternoon riding through the Massanutten Mountain Range, with cool shaded trees, crossing a creek, and riding alongside a waterfall. When…
- 321 Spring Mountain Way
- 540-933-6564
Ride year round on over 850 acres of private land and open space as well as an indoor arena. Located in Fort Valley, Secret Passage Ranch offers trail rides, carriage rides, riding lessons and special needs & therapeutic riding. They match their horses to the rider for a…
HORSE FRIENDLY TRAILS, STRASBURG TO MAURERTOWN
- East Massanutten Mountain Area Loop Trails
- Little Passage Creek
- Signal Knob (9.9 miles)
- Tuscarora- Bear Wallow Trail (3.15 miles)
- Gerhard Shelter Hike
- Tuscarora- Doll Ridge Trail (3.5 miles)
- Tuscarora- Little North Mountain (8.2 miles)
HORSE FRIENDLY TRAILS, WOODSTOCK TO NEW MARKET
- Falls Ridge Hike
- Laurel Run Hike
- Little Sluice Mountain
- Mudhole Gap (12.7 miles)
- Emerald Pond Hike (8 miles)
- Crisman Hollow Area Trail