There is nothing better than a good trail ride! Growing up in rural western PA, I was lucky enough to be able to hop on my horse, hit the road, and go just about wherever I felt like going. Living here in the Hudson Valley, it’s not quite the same. So, I decided to start the Equus Local Trail Directory!
I’m kicking it off with a short compilation of public trails in the area you can take your horse to for trail riding. Some are free, some require fees or membership. Over time I will keep adding to the directory as I find new places, and I am asking all our followers to use the “ADD PUBLIC TRAIL” button to submit any trails they may know of that we don’t have listed.
Now on to the list!
- Highland Lakes State Park – in Orange County, NY is an undeveloped woods and lakes park consisting of more than 3,000 acres. The amenities of the park are fishing, hiking, and horseback riding,
- Stewart State Forest – is a unique forest area in Orange County, NY consisting of 6,700-acres with a mix of wetlands, fields, and forest. There are 18 miles of gravel roads and more than 22 miles of major trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, dog training and trials, skiing, snowmobiling, bird watching, and fishing.
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation – is Westchester County’s largest park. It is 4,700 acres of varied terrain from rolling countryside to deep hollows, to ridges 800 feet high.
- Wethersfield Estate & Garden – The Wethersfield estate and gardens feature more than 20 miles of trails for local equestrians. hikers, and cross-country skiing.
