Horseback ride through creeks, meadows, and forest trails
Plan at least 3 hours
Guide, ride, helmet
Ride from Arrowmont Stables into Scenic Valley, where hardwood forests open to creeks, streams, and meadows. Follow your guide along mountain trails with a safety program built into your total time at the stables.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Double riding is not permitted, and the walking-trail weight limit is 250 lb. Gratuities are not included (guides generally receive about 20%).
For horseback riding, the cancellation fee is trail cost per horse cancelled.
Arrive at your booked time. After you arrive, expect about 30–45 minutes for forms, getting your helmet, and the safety program before you head out on the trail.
Wear closed-toe shoes with a smooth sole (no flip-flops, Crocs, hiking boots, or bare feet). Wear long pants, or shorts that come down to your knees.
Trails operate rain or shine. Ponchos and raincoats are provided, and if rain is possible, bring an extra T-shirt and a towel.
Arrowmont Stables
Joshua, Eric, and Gina consistently stand out across reviews as knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic guides who take the time to pair riders with the right horses and make everyone feel comfortable before heading out. Pre-ride safety instruction gets a lot of praise too, with several riders noting it's more thorough than anything they've experienced elsewhere. The trails themselves are a big draw. Rides wind through mountain terrain with sweeping valley views, creeks, rocky climbs, and meadows, and options range from 45 minutes to two hours depending on your group. Families with young kids, first-timers, and experienced riders all seem to find something that works for them here. The horses are consistently described as well-trained and responsive, which clearly puts nervous riders at ease. One thing worth knowing before booking is that the stable holds firm on its reservation policy, so if your plans change unexpectedly, flexibility is limited. That said, the overwhelming majority of visitors leave raving about the experience, and many mention wanting to return.
My daughter and I went on the Scenic Valley Trail ride. The ride was an hour and a half of absolutely beautiful scenery! Our guide and the owner were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel completely comfortable and made sure we felt confident about riding. I have experience riding but daughter did not and they made sure she was relaxed and ease so we were both able to thoroughly enjoy our ride! I highly recommend booking a trail ride!
Jinna Smith
March 25, 2026
My daughter and I went on the Scenic Valley Trail ride. The ride was an hour and a half of absolutely beautiful scenery! Our guide and the owner were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel completely comfortable and made sure we felt confident about riding. I have experience riding but daughter did not and they made sure she was relaxed and ease so we were both able to thoroughly enjoy our ride! I highly recommend booking a trail ride!
Jinna Smith
March 25, 2026