Places To Ride

Airline State Park Trail • Hebron, CT
The Air Line Rail Trail is located in eastern Connecticut, and stretches more than 50 miles from near the Connecticut River to the Massachusetts border. The Air Line Rail Trail North section is 27 miles long, from Windham to Putnam. This trail, though largely undeveloped, is used by people on horseback, hikers, cross country skiers and mountain bikers. No motor vehicles are allowed on the trail. The surface is mainly ballast and gravel, with trap rock in some short sections. The section from the Goodwin State Forest Conservation Center to Route 44 in Pomfret is smooth, scenic and suitable for equestrians.

CT Horse Council • Connecticut Trail Info page

Hopeville Pond State Park • 193 Roode Road • Griswold CT, 06351 • (860) 376-2920

Huntington State Park • Sunset Hill Rd. • Redding, CT 06896
• (203) 938-2285
Click for the Huntington Park Trail Map

Larkin State Bridle Trail • Southbury, CT • (203) 264-5169
This trail is a section of a 9-mile continuous trail that begins in Southbury and ends in Naugatuck.

Mohawk Mountain State Park • 20 Mohawk Mt. Rd. • Goshen, CT 06756 • (860) 491-3620
A great place to ride in the Litchfield county area. Wonderful views, great trails, the Conn. Trail Riders camp is located there. Off of Rt. 63 in Goshen.

Natchaug State Forest • Pilfershire Road, Eastford • (860) 974-1562
Silvermine Horse Camp. 15 wooded sites. Basic facilities only - campers are responsible for cleaning sites and carrying out all trash. Pet permitted. No fee. The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting.

Pachaug State Forest • Voluntown • (860) 376-4075
Frog Hollow Horse Camp. 18 semi-wooded sites. Pets permitted. The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting; $11/night/campsite.

Steep Rock Land Trust • PO Box 279 • Washington Depot, CT 06794 • (860) 868-9131

Tarrywile Park • 70 Southern Blvd. • Danbury, CT 06810 • (203) 744-3130

White Memorial Park • 80 Whitehall Road • Litchfield, Connecticut 06759 • (860) 567-0857

Mohonk Mountain House • 1000 Mountain Rest Road • New Paltz, NY 12561 • (845) 255-1000
Spectacular hotel and visitor center - a website well worth checking out. Trailer your horse(s) to this magnificent century-old resort/spa. Boarding facilities as well as horse rentals. Click here for horse-related info.

Mohonk Preserve • PO Box 715 • New Paltz, NY 12561 • (845) 255-0919
The largest member and visitor supported nature preserve in New York State, The Mohonk Preserve offers visitors access to 6,400 acres -- including cliffs, forests, fields, ponds and streams -- and to over 25 miles of carriage roads for horseback riding. Horse trailer parking is available at the Spring Farm Trailhead. Horse carriage users should call ahead to the neighboring resort hotel, Mohonk Mountain House [(845) 255-1000] to secure their approval for travel beyond the Preserve onto Mountain House lands. Preserve lands are open sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year, and a current membership or day entry pass is required. A combined Mountain House and Mohonk Preserve horse trail map is available.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve • Route 117 • Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 • (914) 762-0209
Part of NY State Parks The best stone dust multi-use trails. Excellent trailer parking. The Rockefeller State Park Preserve is characterized by a variety of habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields and a lake. Carriage paths traverse the park, leading into shady river lanes, intimate wooded paths and panoramic vistas. The preserve is ideal for strolling, jogging, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Anglers will find the lake an excellent fishing spot. The Visitor Center hosts exhibits of local and historical interest. Equestrian use by permit only.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation • Route 35 & 121 South • Cross River, NY
• (914) 864-7317
84 west to 684 south to exit 6 Rt. 35, 4 miles to Route 121 turn right, 100 yards on left. 4700 acres, 35 miles of trails.

Arcadia Management Area Trails • 260 Arcadia Road • Exeter, Rhode Island 02832 • (401) 539-2356
Legrand G. Reynolds Horseman's Camping Area - Only persons with horses allowed. Accommodates up to 24 people with horses; first come, first serve; corral area, some pasture, picnic tables, fire pits.