Horseback Riding in the North Coast

About Horseback Riding in the North Coast

Horseback riding is a great way to get outdoors and explore backcountry regions without hassling with backpacks and uncomfortable hiking boots. Horses can cover great distances in much less time than hiking. Generally, guided groups head for the most breathtaking lookout points and other points of interest that the region has to offer. Most of the stables in California offer trips from one to two hours and provide helmets for rider safety. Although any equestrian riding can be unpredictable, the horses are generally of calm temperament and disposition making them easy even for inexperienced children to ride. Below we've listed many of the stables in the North Coast from the expansive Redwood National Park to a small redwood park bordering wine country.

North Coast Stable
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Redwood Creek Buckarettes - Orick is located off Highway 101 in Redwood National Park. Nestled between a lush redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean, The stables at Redwood Creek offer guided horseback riding May through November.

Redwood Creek Buckarettes
1000 Drydens Road
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 499-2943
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Ross Ranch - Fort Bragg is located near the town of Elk near the intersection of Highways 1 and 128. The stables at Ross Ranch offer beach horseback riding along the sand of Manchester State Beach or a redwood forest ride from the ranch.

Ross Ranch
Greenwood Road
Elk, California 95432
(707) 877-1834
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Ricochet Ridge Ranch - Fort Bragg is located off Highway 1, two miles north of Fort Bragg. Situated directly across the highway from MacKerricher State Park, Ricochet Ridge offers the opportunity for horseback riding in redwood forests, across working cattle ranches and along the sand of desolate beaches. Horseback riding is available by reserving a vacation package with Ricochet Ridge, which includes stay at the local Hill House Inn.

Ricochet Ridge Ranch
24201 N. Highway 1
Fort Bragg, California 95437
(888) 873-5777
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Highland Ranch - Philo is located off Highway 128 north of Boonville. Guests of the ranch have several horseback riding options available including short rides through lush forest to Mendocino coastal rides offering outrageous scenery. Popular horseback riding stops include a natural swimming hole and a picnic alongside the Navarro River.

Highland Ranch
Ray's Road
Philo, CA 95466
(707) 895-3600
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Armstrong Woods Pack Station - Guerneville is located off Highway 116 in the Armstrong Redwoods State Park. The stables at Armstrong Woods offer everything from 1.5 hour guided horseback riding to multi-day pack trips. Trails traverse the old-growth redwood forest of Armstrong Redwoods State Park and Austin Creek State Park. Enjoy a lush forest environment, mountaintop meadows and panoramic vistas while riding horseback.

Armstrong Woods Pack Station
17000 Armstrong Woods Road
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 887-2939
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