County Park Equestrian Trails
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Anoka County
Bunker Hills
At Bunker Hills Regional Park – the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Bunker Park Stables to offer visitors the unique opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including; trail rides, hay and sleigh rides, carriage rides, pony rides, and lessons.
Reservations are necessary for all Bunker Park Stables activities and can be made with a credit card by calling the stables at 763-757-9445.
Rum River Central Regional Park
17955 Roanoke Street NW
Ramsey, MN
A very scenic and natural park on the Rum River , Rum River Central Regional Park features a diversity of river, prairie, and woodland settings covering 434 acres. It also provides a wide-array of outdoor recreation and access to the pristine Rum River canoe route.
All motorized vehicles are required to purchase a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks. Annual permits are available for $25, good for one year from date of purchase. Daily permits are available for $5 per day. The annual permit is honored at all Anoka County Regional Parks as well as regional parks in Washington and Carver counties.
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Eagle Forest Acres www.eagleforestacres.com
A 4000 acre privately owned tract of land in northern Minnesota, located 30 miles north of Bemidji. This property is very secluded with a good mixture of big open fields and large wooded areas. During the summer, camping, cabins, and trails are available to horse back riders and campers that have their own horses and are looking for a place to camp and ride.
Benton County
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Blue Earth County www.co.blue-earth.mn.us/dept/parks/riding.php
Indian Lake Conservation Area
Provides excellent wildlife viewing and a nature trail for hikers and horseback riders which winds through the east boundary of the park. This 120-acre drained wetland was restored by the Blue Earth County Public Works Department to serve as a wetland mitigation site. This award-winning conservation area is located about 1 mile south of Mankato off Township Road 174.
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Cass County
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Carver County
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Chisago County
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Clay County
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Cook County
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Cottonwood County
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Crow Wing County
Cuyuna Country Bike Trail www.mntrails.com
5-miles Crosby
(218) 546-5926 www.cuyunalakestrail.org
The 5.3 mile Cuyuna Country Trails begins at the Croft Historic Mine Museum just north of Crosby and travels to Ironton and Riverton through the Cuyuna Country Recreation Area with its abandoned mines, deep, clear lakes and pine forests.
The trail way is a multi-use system designed with a paved bikeway, a horse and snowmobile trail and an extensive mountain bike trail. The 5,000-acre recreational area contains six natural lakes and 15 deep pit lakes providing a system of canoe and kayaking routes with exceptionally clean waters good for trout fishing and scuba diving. There is a 16-site campground in the recreation area and a few primitive sites.
There are plans to connect the trail to Aiken on the east and the Paul Bunyan Trail on the west.
Dodge County
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Lebanon Hills Regional www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyParks/Locations/LebanonHills/HorseTrail.htm
Miles of scenic, wooded horse trails offer riders an opportunity to tour by horseback the 2,000 acres in Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
A trail pass is required to use this facility. Horse rental is not available.
Hours
Trail hours: 8 a.m. to Sunset
May 1 through Nov. 30
Parking lot hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fees
Daily Pass: $5
Individual Adult Season Pass (18 years and older): $30
Lone Rock Trail www.umorepark.umn.edu:80/Lone_Rock_Trail.html
UMore Park is located in the center of Dakota County,
on a major transportation corridor (Highway 52).
Horseback riding: April 1 (or when trail conditions permit) - November 2*
TRAIL CLOSED 11/8/08-1/4/09; Firearms hunting allowed by special permit.
Lone Rock Trail Continued
The trail goes through gently rolling terrain, wooded areas, agricultural land and two significant wetlands that flow into the Vermillion River. An array of wildlife species is also present along the 11-mile trail. A shorter 4-mile trail is also available. The trail head has ample parking for horse trailers, restroom facilities and horse watering facilities.
Douglas County http://www.mntrails.com
Andes Tower Hills 4505 Andes Rd SW Kensington, MN 56343
1-87-SKI-ANDES (877-542-6337) or 320-965-2455
Bring Your Own Horse!
Trails are open! May 15th - Oct. 15th.
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Andes Tower Hills is a family friendly alcohol free property!
Faribault County
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Fillmore County
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Freeborn County
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Hennepin County http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/parks/bakerparkreserve.cfm
Baker Park Reserve (9.0 miles)
Parking lot is located off Homestead Trail (County Road 201) about halfway between County Road 6 and County Road 24. Parking for up to 12 trailers.
Carver Park Reserve (6.0 miles)
Parking lot is located off Carver County Road 11, one quarter mile to the west of the picnic entrance road. Water pump available. Limited parking available.
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (10.6 miles)
Parking lot is located at the trailhead, on a gravel road off Park Drive just northeast of Hassan Parkway. Accommodates up to 30 trailers. Overnight group campsite available by reservation; hitching posts, water pump.
Elm Creek Park Reserve (21.05 miles)
Parking lot is located off County Road 121, west of Pineview, just north of 125th Ave. North. Accommodates up to 12 trailers. Group campsite available by reservation; hitching posts, water pump.
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve (9.2 miles)
A horse trail loop surrounds the periphery of the park reserve. Overnight group campsite available by reservation. The horse trailer parking lot is located off of County Road 50 on the north side of the park and accommodates up to 10 trailers. Use of the horse trails requires an annual or daily permit for each rider age 16 or older.
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (13.9 miles)
Parking lot is located on Sunset Lake Road, east of County Road 75, just past Murphy Lake in the central part of the park. Hitching post available. Space for up to 8 trailers.
**A daily or annual horse trail pass is required. Daily passes are $5 and are available at trailhead payboxes.
Annual passes can be ordered online or by calling 763/559-9000. The first pass is $30; each additional pass in the same household is $15.
Bunk House www.houstonbunkhouse.com
(507)896-2080
501 S. Jefferson, PO Box 38
Houston, MN 55943
Come and stay with your horse. Explore the mountains of Minnesota on over 25 miles of groomed trails that offer beautiful vluff country terrain, breathtaking overlooks and historical points such as Indian Monument, Indian Camp and Big Valley Point.
The bunkhouse has indoor and outdoor lighted riding arenas, boxstalls, and paddocks with ample parking space for horse trailers. Reservations needed.
Outback Ranch www.outbackranch.net
(507)896-5550
Houston, MN 55943
Come and stay with your horse. Miles of groomed trails in bluff country. Daily trail use is available for $10/horse/day parking fee. Heated indoor venue for parties, outdoor arena, stalls for $20/horse/day, pens for $10/horse/day, pasture for $5/horse/day. Camping is available call for reservations.
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Isanti County www.co.isanti.mn.us/parksspringvale.htm
Springvale County Park
39961 Polk St NE
Cambridge, MN 55008
The county's largest park with 211 acres. The park consists of over five miles of trails which offer great opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. Springvale also offers a canoe access to Johnnie’s Lake and ¼ mile of paved trails.
All of the trails are multi-use, please be courteous to other users. Pick up waste from animals and do not walk on groomed ski trails.
Future plans for the park include a picnic shelter, extending paved trail, and designation of trails for different users.
Itasca County
Taconite Trail www.itascacountytourism.com/attractions.htm
Stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermillion. The trail head is located at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids and the first 6 miles are paved for biking and in-line skating. The remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.
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Kandiyohi County http.//files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_trails/glacial_lakes.pdf
Glacial Lakes State Trail
12 Miles of flat grass trail from New London to Wilmar that runs parallel to an asphalt trail for walkers and bikers. Then there is a 6 mile trail from New London to Hawick which is crushed granite and is shared with walkers and bikers.
Kenabec County
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Kittson County www.visitnwminnesota.com/tour_trails.htm
Roseau City Park 218-463-1538
* $12.00 RV; $7.00 tents; $50.00 shelter rental per day
Trails - 37.4 acre park, biking, hiking, horseback riding trails, ski touring, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Information - Boat landing, trails, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, picnic shelter, playground, golf, Summer Interpretation.
Camping - Ten sites with water and electrical hookups, and ten tent sites. Showers, flush toilets, and dump station.
Twin Valley Riders Club
218-584-5577
Trails - There is a trail that joins to the Agassiz Recreational Trail, as well as many river trails.
Information - The Twin Valley Riders Club Arena is set up for horse shows, roping, ranch rodeos and team penning/sorting. "Fun Days" horse events every third Sunday in May through August. May to October trail rides. Camping - Free primitive camping near Twin Valley Riders Club Equestrian Park. Flush toilets available.
City of Big Falls Horse Campground www.bigfalls.govoffice.com
(218)276-2282 Over 30 miles of marked trails with many more miles to explore on your own. Camp sites have water and electric hookups, fire pits and more. Access to modern bathroom facilities. Located on the scenic Bigfork River in Big Falls, MN.
Mesabi Trail www.mesabitrail.com
The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
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Lake County
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Lake of the Woods County
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Lincoln County www.mncounties3.org/lincoln/Departments/Parks.htm
Hole in the Mountain Co. Park
Hole in the Mountain is located on the western edge of the city of Lake Benton, just off U.S. Highway 14. This park has 17 campsites with electricity and water, along with 12 campsites located in the horse campground. The park is approx. 800 acres of woodland and prairie land. Throughout the park you will find historical sites along 5 miles of hiking/horse trails. Hole in the Mountain also offers two picnic shelters and the Chalet building, which includes shower facilities. The Chalet can be rented for family events, parties, and other functions.
Lyon County
Garvin Park http://www.horsetraildirectory.com and http://www.lyonco.org/depts/publicworks/parks/park_policypurpose2001.htm
Right off Highway 59, 13 miles south of Marshall. There are 7 miles of trail with water crossing.
Trails are hilly with water crossings. Trails in trees and in open areas. Fun trails!
Madison County
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Mahnomen County
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Agassiz Recreational Trails www.twinvalley.govoffice.com
Twin Valley, MN
It is a 32 mile multiple use trail consisting of two (2) 10 ft. wide treadways. Biking, hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing are just some of the fun activities you can do.
Martin County
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McLeod County
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Meeker County http://www.meekercounty.govoffice2.com
Darwin-Dassel Park
Located 2.5 miles west of Dassel on Hwy 12, this is the largest park in Meeker County. The unique park boasts a sliding hill which provides a beautiful lookout over the area. Other amenities include bathrooms, shelters, picnic tables, and 6.5 miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing and horseback riding. Shelters and picnic tables are located on the hill and the south park area. This park encompasses 160 acres.
Woodland Park
27299 MN Hwy 15
Dassel, MN 55325
Most of this 80 acre park is wooded with rolling terrain and two deep ponds. It has 2 miles of trailes for hiking and horseback riding and 1.5 miles of cross country ski trails.
Mille Lacs County
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Mower County
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Murray County www.murray-countymn.com
Casey Jones State Trail
A thirteen-mile segment (from Pipestone to the Murray County line) was opened for horseback riding and hiking in the early 1970's.
Nicollet County www.co.nicollet.mn.us
7 Mile Park
A 628 acre county park located off of Hwy 169 between North Mankato & St. Peter. There are multi-use trails with equestrian parking & a highway underpass. Several footbridges cross 7 Mile Creek. A boat landing is located on the east side for access to the Minnesota River. It's a beautiful park with new playground equipment, 2 volleyball courts & 3 shelters.
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Norman County www.co.norman.mn.us
Twin Valley Riders Club Arena and Grounds
Primitive camping/toilets and quiet trails for riding. No charge
Chester Woods Park www.co.olmsted.mn.us/parks/chester_woods.asp
1330 acres with 8.7 miles of horse trails. Equestrian trails may be closed if conditions are deemed unfit or unsafe by the park manager. Call ahead for information: 507.285.7050. Bridle permit required for each mount. $6.00 daily or $30.00 annually.
Chester Woods Park is located on the headwaters of Bear Creek in the rugged bluff country of Southeastern Minnesota.
Vehicle permits
$5.00 daily or $25.00 annually.
$5.00 daily or $20.00 annually for Senior Citizens.
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Pine County
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Pipestone County
Casey Jones Trail
A 13-mile segment from Pipestone to the Murray County line was opened for horseback riding and hiking in the early 1970s.
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Beaver Falls
302 acres of marked trails. South of Olivia on Hwy 71 then 3 miles on Co Rd 2. Camping is available for a fee. Tielines are available.
Skalbekken
400 acres of marked trails. These trails join with Upper Souix Agency State Park. This park is 6 miles SW of Sacred Heart on Co Rd 10.
***Both parks havc rustic camping. Rolly terrain with creek crossings. Camping is first come first serve basis. There is a reservation for group camping by calling (320)523-3768 and ask for Julie. Payment for camping is posted.
Rice County www.co.rice.mn.us/parks/cannon.php
CANNON RIVER WILDERNESS AREA
Consists of approximately 850 acres of wooded river valley. The Wilderness Area is located four miles north of Faribault and extends along the Cannon River to a point about five miles south of Northfield.
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Willard Munger State Trail www.traillink.com
The Willard Munger State Trail is a collection of multiple use trails between Hinckley and Duluth. It consists of interconnecting trails offering hiking, bicycling, in-line skating and snowmobiling. It highlights the picturesque scenery and rich history of east central Minnesota. The trail follows the route of the railroad that saved many lives in the historic Hinckley and Cloquet fires in the nineteenth century. There are three different trail segments in the Willard Munger State Trail.
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Scott County www.co.scott.mn.us
None at this time. There are 3 undeveloped parks in the planning process and 3 trail systems with unknown use which will take 3 to 5 years. Maybe someone would like to be apart of this process.
Sherburne County www.co.sherburne.mn.us/zoning/rec/countyparks.php
Oak Savanna Park
The Oak Savanna Park is located near Becker. From the intersection of US Highway 10 and State Highway 23, go west on Hwy 10 for 1.5 miles to Edgewood Street. Take a right at Edgewood and drive 1/2 mile to 130th Avenue SE. Take a left, go to gravel road and go left to the Heritage Center Parking Lot. Walking trails from the parking lot connect to the Oak Savanna Park.
Acquired in 1997, the land was a gift from the Cox family. The 140-acre park is located near Becker approximately ¼ mile east of State Hwy. 25. Comprised largely of an oak savanna ecosystem, the native grasses, wildflowers, and trees provide for a variety of outstanding scenic views and educational opportunities.
Other features on the property include sand dune blowouts, pine forests, and restored prairie areas making this site one of the area's most diverse park and natural area.
Trail systems provide for a variety of year-round recreational opportunities. Mowed trails during the summer allow for walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. Winter uses include groomed cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. On the east side of the Oak Savanna Park is the Becker City Park. Trails from both parks link to one another and create for many miles of recreational activities. Trail users are to stay on marked trails and use trails only for their designated uses.
Sibley County
RUSH RIVER PARK
Rush River Park is located 2.7 miles from Henderson (6th Street, 3 blocks to 9th Street becomes 300th Streets, left on Rush River Park Road to Park entrance).
Rush River Park is maintained by The Friends of Rush River. The Friends of Rush River is a group, of private citizens, that maintains the park. This nonprofit group relies on donations for the up keep of the park. (Suggested donations are $10.00 for overnight camping and $3.00 for day use.) A donation box is located in the park.
Size: 285 acres
Existing uses: horseback riding and walking trails, swimming, birding, camping, picnicking and a children’s playground
Buildings: picnic shelter, 2 water well, grills, tables, outhouses and a designated horse area.
For more information about Rush River Park or The Friends of Rush River
contact Tom Bender at 507-248-3230.
Rockville County Park
More details to come.
El Rancho Manana www.camperm.com
27302 Ranch Road
Richmond, MN 56368
(320)597-2740
Horse trail on 1208 acres with 25 miles of scenic wooded trails in Central Minnesota!
Go camping with your own horse!
Rates
$25 per night includes rig and first horse
$5 per night for each additional horse
$5 per night for electric
Daily trail use only
$15.00 per horse
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Family Special daily trail use (immediate family--family members all living at same address)
$45 per day
Please add 6.5 percent sales tax to above prices. Prices subject to change.
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Stevens County
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Traverse County
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Wabasha County
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Waseca County www.co.waseca.mn.us/parks.htm
Courthouse Park
The jewel of our park system with beautiful walking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding trails to explore, campground areas, playground equipment, softball field, basketball court, and 3 picnic shelters for everyone to enjoy. Questions about camping sites and fees should be directed to the parks caretaker.
Courthouse Park Caretaker:
Paul Voorhees
(507) 835-4657
Washington County http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/parks_division/parks_and_trails
Lake Elmo Reserve
1515 Keats Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Trailhead facility with hitching posts - adjacent to the equestrian campground
8 miles of multi-use turf trails are available to equestrian users in the spring, summer, and fall. Equestrian trails are shared
with mountain bike users and hikers
Horses are not allowed on paved trails or on roads
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail
Located on a former railroad grade adjacent to US Highway 61 between County Highway 8 in Hugo, Minnesota and the Washington/Chisago County Line in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is a 9.5 mile multiple-use trail in northwestern Washington County. The trail consists of two parallel trails which run adjacent to State Highway 61, from County Road 8 (Frenchman Road) in Hugo to the Washington/Chisago County Line in Forest Lake. The paved portion is for bikers, hikers, and in-line skaters (no cross-country skiing). The turf portion is for horses in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.
Pine Point Regional Park
11900 Norell Avenue North
Stillwater, MN 55082
Trailhead facility with hitching posts. 5 miles of multi-use turf trails are available to equestrian users during the spring, summer, and fall. Equestrian trails are shared with hikers. Horses are not allowed on paved trails or on roads. A shorter horse trail is also available in the winter.
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Wilken
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Watonwan County
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Stanley Eddy Memorial Park Reserve www.co.wright.mn.us/department/parks/parkinfo.asp
Location: In French Lake Township along CSAH 2. This park reserve is made up of three separate units totaling 879 acres with scenic rolling hills, lakes, and marshes. The Northern unit has 4 miles of ski/hike trails, picnic sites, and toilet, while the Southern unit has 3.5 miles of ski/hike trails, picnic sites, and toilets. The Middle Unit has a boat access to Moose Lake. The South and North unit offer horseback riding from May 15 to November 15. PLEASE DO NOT RIDE THE TRAILS WHEN WET! Thanks
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