Fern Forest Trail

An Easy, Gentle Ride

by Arrowmont Stables and Cabins· Cullowhee, NC★ 4.6 · 123 reviews on google_reviews
From$75

What to Expect

Ride on horseback through the Fern Forest Trail, a magical ride into the enchanting woods and lush ferns of the North Carolina mountains. Your 45- to 60-minute guided tour starts with a 45-minute safety briefing and training at the Arrowmont Stables, located just 10 miles north of Cashiers, NC. Choose from a variety of departure times.

Meet your guide at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins on the northwest end of Lake Glenville about a mile from the lake. It's only a 20-minute drive from Cashiers, NC. At this 200-acre (80-hectare) working horse farm you’ll get acquainted with equine behavior and riding tips during a 50-minute safety program via training video and/or live demonstration.

Once you’re matched with a suitable horse, snap on your helmet and practice horseback riding in the ring before setting off on the Fern Forest Trail, a gentle path that is suitable for all skill levels. You'll pass by the cabins of an old youth camp and meander through a variety of woods and vegetation including a dense fern forest.

Listen to the birds sing and keep a lookout for a variety of wildlife, including local wild turkeys and deer, before ending your tour back at the stables.

THINGS THAT GET LOST ON THE TRAIL:

  • Sunglasses that aren't being worn
  • Cameras that aren't on a tether around your neck
  • Cell phones
  • Wallets
  • Keys
    Please leave these things in your car or at the Stables. Rarely do we find them.

Includes

Come enjoy an amazing adventure on a 200-acre horse farm.

INCLUSIONS:

  1. Safety Orientation
  2. Horseback Ride (based on the option selected)
  3. Use of all equipment (horse, tack, and helmet)
  4. Use of helmet mandatory for everyone
  5. Ponchos or Raincoats are provided for inclement weather
  6. Majestic Trails with a variety in terrain from 4200 feet elevation at the top down to 3400 feet in the valley.
  7. A Guide for safety and direction as well as to provide some local history and color.
  8. Plus, Great Horses! Trail length times are approximate. The rate is based on the trail and not time. Please understand, it's hard to "push button" a horse to be exact.

Duration

Plan at least 45-50 minutes on the trail

Address

276 Arrowmont Trail, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Pricing

Adult · >/= 18 years old$75
Child · Children < 18 years old$75

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Bookings can't be cancelled.

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