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Guided Horseback Riding Adventure on the Flame Azalea Trail

Guided Horseback Riding Adventure on the Flame Azalea Trail

Overview

Ride on horseback following your guide through a hardwood and enchanting white pine forest sprinkled with azaleas before you emerge into an open meadow on top of the mountain.

You reach 4,200 feet in elevation here and are treated to sweeping 30 mile views out to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also, be on the lookout for wildlife, including deer, chipmunks, turkey, hawks and raptors of all types soaring above.

On the descent, you travel past the Old Fort Lodge area — a former youth camp established in 1960 — before ending your ride back at the stables of this 200-acre working horse farm.

Be sure to bring your camera. These are memories you want to treasure forever.

City: Asheville

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $92.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $92.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Use of all equipment (horse, tack and helmet)

Ponchos or rain coats provided for inclement weather

Helmets are mandatory for all riders

Safety orientation

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program.
Your Safety Program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horse's training, safety and horse personality.
You are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing. If needed, your horse can be changed before your trail.
Ages need to be given at time of Booking so we may assign proper horses
Closed-toe shoes are required
Long pants recommended
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If it looks like rain, bring an extra T-shirt and towel
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Horseback riding has a natural social distancing involved with it during the trail ride activity.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (7)

MichaelA_Q

Oct 2021

The Azalea Trail ride will be challenging to first time riders, if unfamiliar with horses and uneven terrain. That said, our guide CJ was ever vigilant as to the needs and status of his riders. He ensured that for every step that you were in control and also aware of what you were seeing around you. This was a true trail ride, with one small window vista; the majority of the ride was in the woods.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Along the mountain top ridge, there are views out from the pines on your left which are very pretty. Then you enter an open meadow with views out to the Blue Ridge Parkway. They are truly awesome. Then you do slip back into the woods for loop back to the stables.

Abbey B

Jul 2021

We love this family owned business. They treat their horses and clients very well. Their training before the rides is very extensive.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Abbey how sweet of you to make such kind comments, Thanks a bunch!

jennifertS5738QC

Nov 2019

We had such an amazing experience! Our guide was extremely helpful and patient and made sure we enjoyed every minute. He matched us to the perfect horses, made sure we were comfortable and kept my 7 year old son safe and happy near him. A beautiful background to an incredible activity - we highly recommend.