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HORSEBACK RIDING TRIPS
IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

Horseback Trail Riding

ONE HOUR NANTAHALA GORGE TRIP

The one hour trail goes through the Nantahala National Forest in the Nantahala Gorge. It has overlooks of Fontana Lake, the Appalachian Trail, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

TWO HOUR NANTAHALA GORGE TRIP

The two hour trail goes through the Nantahala National Forest in the Nantahala Gorge. It goes along the EDGE of Fontana Lake. The trail also has ridge top overlooks of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is a very popular trip, as it offers a variety of terrain that includes both long range views and close up lake views. This forested trail offers beautiful trees, plants and flowers. A variety of wildlife may be seen, including deer, turkey, squirrel, and an abundant variety of birds.

THREE HOUR NANTAHALA GORGE TRIP

The three hour trail goes through the Nantahala National Forest in the Nantahala Gorge. It has Fontana Lake overlooks from the ridge tops, and long range views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This forested trail offers abundant trees, plants and flowers. A variety of wildlife may be seen including deer, turkey, squirrel, and an abundant variety of birds.

FOUR HOUR (1/2 DAY) NANTAHALA GORGE TRIP

The four hour trip goes over all 3 of the above trails, and includes all of the different trails of the 1 hour, 2 hour, and three hour trip! This trip allows you to see all the scenic vistas, plants and wildlife of the back country of the Nantahala Gorge.

EIGHT HOUR (FULL DAY TRIP) TSALI AREA OF THE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST

This full day trip through the Nantahala National Forest is in the Tsali Recreation Area. Participants enjoy scenic vistas offering long range mountain views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including Clingman’s Dome. This forested trail system offers beautiful trees, plants and flowers. Sections of the trail have an abundance of the native mountain laurel as well as other flora.

A variety of wildlife may be seen, including deer, turkey, squirrel, bear, wild hog and an abundant variety of birds.

A section of the journey allows you to ride on the lake shore of Fontana. Swimming is OK if you want. The journey takes you across several stream crossings.

Bring your own lunch for the Tsali trip for a picnic around noon!

The Nantahala Gorge Trips and the Tsali Trips prices are subject to change call for current prices 828-488-6345

Prices are subject to change, please call to confirm rates.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL CAROLINA OUTFITTERS AT 828-488-6345, OR 828-488-6345. We can reserve all of your vacation adventures in convenient one-stop vacation planning! We can include multiple adventures per day or a single adventure per day, depending on your own vacation scheduling needs. We also have vacation home and cabin rentals.

ENJOY THE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY OF A FAMILY HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURE IN THE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST.