North Carolina's Best Western Horseback Riding Trails

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Family Owned, Family Friendly.

No Riding
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Well Trained and Friendly Horses & Staff

For Adults and Children Ages 8+

Open All Year Round, All Four Seasons!

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Fireflies & Creek Critters
June 19 - 25, 2026 | $30 per adult Kids 17 and under FREE (limit 2 per adult)

Join us for a family friendly experience of magical evenings of synchronous fireflies. June 25 is an exclusive creek critters event with ecologist Spencer Bechtol.

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Live Music at the Barn: Ryder Casey Band
July 11, 2026 | $15 per person

A country music bluegrass events at the barn with the Ryder Casey Band.

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Choose your perfect guided mountain adventure.

Community Trail Ride
Starting at $125 per person

1.5 - 2 Hours | 1-10 Riders

A guided scenic western-style horseback ride through mountain meadows and forest trails with panoramic Blue Ridge views shared with other parties scheduled at the same time slot.

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Private Trail Ride
Starting at $165 per person

1.5 - 2 Hours | 1-10 Riders

Your private party takes a guided scenic western-style horseback tour through mountain meadows and forest trails with panoramic Blue Ridge views.

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Trail Ride Excursion
Starting at $300 per person

4 Hours | 1-6 riders

A half-day guided scenic western-style horseback excursion through mountain meadows and forest trails with panoramic Blue Ridge views with your private party. Recommended for seasoned riders.

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Camp & Ride
Starting at $700 per person

4 hours + overnight stay | 2-4 guests

Take a guided horseback ride to top of the mountain and glamp in our cozy A-frame cabins. Includes: Outhouse amenities, campfire and farm-to-table meal. Extra options available.

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UTV Scenic Farm Tours
Starting at $150 per person

1.5 hours | 1-8 riders

A guided family-friendly scenic tour of the Blue Ridge mountains and surrounding farmland with your private party.

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*NEW* E-Bike Rentals
Starting at $100 per bike

Daily Rental | 6 Bikes

Foldable pedal-assist e-bikes for the Parkway, Beech, Roan, and the gravel beyond. Pack one into your car, drive to your trailhead, and let the motor handle the climbs.

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Have your wedding, bachelorette party, birthday party, family reunion, or your own team building, business, creative, music, farm-to-table event or filming site.

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"Fabulous experience overall! Elk Mountain Riding Company was a total breath of fresh air that I so appreciated."

Kathryn Davies, Local Guide

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