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Guided trail rides in North Carolina
102 stables in North Carolina offer guided trail rides, out of 575 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions guided trail rides, and the proof is under each stable.
Top 12 by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 90 stables are listed by city below.
This wasn’t just a horseback ride—it became one of those special core memories I know we’ll both remember for years.
The stable's website says so too.
The horses were lovely, the trail was beautiful, and our guide Ren was incredibly kind & knowledgeable!
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide even said they had never seen anyone make Polly run.
The stable's website says so too.
I have been on several guided trail rides where I did not feel comfortable getting on underweight/under muscled horses and this was not the case at Equine Adventures.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide, Rachel, was such a joy — warm, knowledgeable, and attentive — as was one of the owners, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home and taken care of.
One of the girls with us was afraid to do the trail ride, but they took their time with her to make sure she had a positive experience with the horses even though she didn't ride.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide was extremely kind, the weather was perfect and we both can’t wait to book another ride here in the future.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide was patient, knowledgeable, and really put us at ease.
Our guide was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone understood the basics before we even hit the path, providing clear and encouraging direction throughout the ride.
The stable's website says so too.
Would highly recommend if you are looking to go on a trail ride.
Stables at Cedar Island Ranch - Horseback Riding
Our guide Dory was amazing, she matched the horses perfectly to the range of experience and personalities in our group.
The stable's website says so too.
More stables with guided trail rides in North Carolina, by city
Alexander
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Andrews
- Trail rides: mentioned in 9 customer reviews
Arden
We will be forever grateful that Bri has been our guide and teacher.
Asheville
We will be back to do a trail ride with her next year.
Our guide for the trail ride Danielle was super fun and knowledgeable and I adored my horse Salem.
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Banner Elk
I enjoyed the trail ride experience with my family, especially my hubby and mom-n-law who were taking their first horse ride.
Benson
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Beulaville
Our guide was Meredith who made sure every step of the way we were involved with choices in the trail ride from the horse we rode to the path options we could take.
Blowing Rock
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Brad was a great trail guide.
Bolivia
We had a group of 6 girls on a bachelorette trip and went on a trail ride.
Boone
Had a great ride with Diego our guide was very helpful with both me and my daughter beautiful scenery nice relaxing day
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Burlington
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Camp Lejeune
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Castle Hayne
My boyfriend booked a trail ride for my birthday and we had a blast!
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Chapel Hill
Highlights were the horseback ride with Spence and animal feeding sessions.
Charlotte
We found Reform Stables through TikTok and decided to do a guided trail ride from our break from school.
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Clayton
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Clemmons
All the horses were great boys and our guide, Rachel, was professional, friendly, and did a great job selling other services/places around Tanglewood.
Cleveland
Because of her, I was able to ride independently again and even go on a trail ride without being led.
Clyde
- Trail rides: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
Concord
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Conover
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Cullowhee
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Durham
" I took my daughters there this morning to go on a guided trail ride and to check the barn out for future potential lessons and I'm so very glad that I did.
I had the pleasure of attending a horseback ride on August 8.
- Trail rides: mentioned in a customer review
Elkin
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Etowah
Great place to learn to horseback ride.
Franklinville
Our guide was fun and patient.
Gastonia
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Hendersonville
We had an absolutely wonderful trail ride with Rhi today, she is so easy to talk to and makes the ride such a relaxing and informative experience.
- Trail rides: mentioned in a customer review
High Point
- Trail rides: mentioned in a customer review
Hillsborough
I couldn't have been more pleased with their kindness, patience and care for Harper on her first ever horseback ride.
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Hoffman
They helped me go back to my childhood, where I was a wrangler with the boy scouts.
Hollister
Kids and I did a trail ride with Jess today.
Huntersville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Indian Trail
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Jonesville
The trail guide and owner were friendly and accommodating of all three of our children who had different riding abilities.
Kernersville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Leland
We went on a trail ride with Kassie, and it was AWESOME.
Lexington
My daughter loved to be around horses and begged to go on a trail ride at Tanglewood.
Lillington
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Linwood
We had the Date Night experience which included a great horseback ride through wooded trails, across creeks, up and down hill sections.
Louisburg
Tracy picked two horses ideal for "first timers", did a starter lesson with us, and took us on a trail ride in their beautiful setting.
Maggie Valley
We loved exploring the hiking trails, experiencing the exceptional dining, and making unforgettable memories on our horseback ride.
Mebane
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Mills River
Our trail guide was very friendly and made the experience a time to remember.
Monroe
I also got there early and got to go on a trail ride with little kids which I really enjoyed.
Mooresville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Mt Pleasant
They are so great and they do trail rides with everyone that can do it so they learn how to control the horse that they are riding
New Bern
Do they have trail rides ?
Pikeville
I had a decent size group of 8 people that wanted to enjoy the trail ride with this company but due to timing they were not able to accommodate us as a group at one time.
Pineville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Pittsboro
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Raeford
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Raleigh
this seems like a great place and I am so excited to go on the trail ride.
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Our guide was extremely friendly and so good with the kids!
Ramseur
They have riding lessons, they even go on trail rides and the barn is always kept clean.
Richlands
It was very peaceful and beautiful and trail guide was super cool and made our experience amazing.
Rocky Point
Chris was an amazing trail guide and definitely did a great job picking horses out for the right experience level of each rider.
Sanford
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Sapphire
Had a great time with Carlie as our guide.
Selma
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Statesville
Our trail guide, Amanda, was professional and possessed extensive knowledge regarding both the trails and the horses.
Stella
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Summerfield
Our guide Makayla was awesome.
Supply
My friend and I took a trail ride this morning with Laura, the owner, and it was just fantastic!
Taylorsville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Wake Forest
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Wendell
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Willow Spring
- Trail rides: mentioned in a customer review
Yadkinville
The property was beautiful and our guide was not only pleasant but very helpful to my boyfriend (who knew nothing about horses or riding).
Youngsville
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
Before you ride
- Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Jeans stop the saddle rubbing your legs, and a heel keeps your foot from sliding through the stirrup. Sandals and flat sneakers are a poor fit.
- Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
- Ask about rider rules. Each stable sets its own limits on age, weight and riding experience. Ask before you book so nobody in your group is turned away.
Trail rides in North Carolina, by city
- Raleigh4
- Asheville3
- Charlotte3
- Durham3
- Indian Trail3
- Mooresville3
- Blowing Rock2
- Boone2
- Castle Hayne2
- Gastonia2
- Hendersonville2
- Hillsborough2
- Marshall2
- Raeford2
- Sanford2
- Taylorsville2
- Wake Forest2
- Alexander1
- Andrews1
- Arden1
- Banner Elk1
- Benson1
- Beulaville1
- Bolivia1
- Burlington1
- Camp Lejeune1
- Cedar Island1
- Chapel Hill1
- Cherokee1
- Clayton1
- Clemmons1
- Cleveland1
- Clyde1
- Concord1
- Conover1
- Cullowhee1
- Elkin1
- Etowah1
- Franklinville1
- Frisco1
- High Point1
- Hoffman1
- Hollister1
- Huntersville1
- Jonesville1
- Kernersville1
- Leland1
- Lexington1
- Lillington1
- Linwood1
- Louisburg1
- Lumber Bridge1
- Maggie Valley1
- Mebane1
- Mills River1
- Monroe1
- Mt Pleasant1
- New Bern1
- Newland1
- Pikeville1
- Pineville1
- Pittsboro1
- Ramseur1
- Richlands1
- Rocky Point1
- Rutherfordton1
- Sapphire1
- Selma1
- Spruce Pine1
- Statesville1
- Stella1
- Sugar Grove1
- Summerfield1
- Supply1
- Wendell1
- Willow Spring1
- Yadkinville1
- Youngsville1
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- Horseback riding for beginners in North Carolina191
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- Therapeutic riding in North Carolina35
- English riding lessons in North Carolina149
- Western riding lessons in North Carolina55
- Beach horseback riding in North Carolina3
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