Horseback Riding in the Shasta Cascade

About Horseback Riding in the Shasta Cascade

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 Shasta Cascade from Lassen National Park to the shores of Clear Lake.

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Burney Mountain Guest Ranch - Burney is located off Highway 299 just east of the Highway 89 intersection. The stables at Burney Mountain offer 1 hour to all-day horseback riding through a lush pine forest, to serene mountain meadows, to nearby lakes. Burney Mountain Guest Ranch is surrounded by National Forest and near McArthur-Burney Falls State Park and Lassen Volcanic National Park. The guest ranch also offers accommodations, horse boarding, guided fishing trips, dining and more.

Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
22800 Hat Creek
Cassel, CA 96016
(530) 335-4087
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Wild Horse Sanctuary - Shingletown is located east of Redding off Highway 44. The Wild Horse Sanctuary specializes in saving wild horses and burrows that would otherwise be put down due to over population. They feature 5,000 acres of lava rock-strewn forest in the foothills of Mt. Lassen. They offer multi-day trail rides into the backcountry of the sanctuary. Many unique landmarks and features are found along the trail including frontier cabins and plenty of wild horse spotting.

Wild Horse Sanctuary
5796 Wilson Hill Road
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5770
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Drakesbad Guest Ranch - Chester is located north of Chester off Highway 36, at the end of Warner Valley Road. Situated in the heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the stables at Drakesbad offer 1 to 8 hour guided horseback riding to many of the unique attractions on Mt. Lassen. Horseback riding destinations include a geyser, hot springs, falls, lakes and meadows that are all accessed by lush forested trails. Drakesbed also provides cabins and dining.

Drakesbad Guest Ranch
Warner Valley Road
Chester, CA 96020
(866) 999-0914
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Plumas Pines Resort - Chester is located off Highway 89 south of Chester. Situated on the western shore of Lake Almanor, The stables at Plumas Pines offer horseback riding among many other activities including fishing, boating, water skiing and much more. Amenities include accommodations, restaurant, marina and more.

Plumas Pines Resort
3000 Almanor Drive West
Canyon Dam, CA 95923
(530) 259-5170
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Reid Horse & Cattle Company, Inc. - Quincy is located north of Quincy off Highways 70/89. The stables at Reid Horse & Cattle Company offer guided horseback riding from both Graeagle and Gold Lakes. Choose from one-hour to all-day horseback riding through the Plumas National Forest. Destinations include High Sierra meadows, hidden lakes and mountaintop vistas.

Reid Horse & Cattle Company, Inc.
1540 Chandler Road
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-1147
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Oak Wood Ranch - Clear Lake is located off Highway 20 at the northwest end of Clear Lake. The stables at Oak Wood offer horseback riding for the novice to advanced level rider.

Oak Wood Ranch
Upper Lake, CA 95485
(707) 489-7836
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