Turkey Creek Cabins - Trails. The Virginia Creeper Trail. Virginia Creeper Trail Guide - History of the Virginia Creeper Trail. To write about the history of the Virginia Creeper Trail requires more space than I can offer at this time, so I will try to be brief. The railroad began in Abingdon, Virginia as the Abingdon Coal and Iron Railroad Company. It was believed that the land in the area around Abingdon was rich with minerals such as coal and iron, but there was no resource to transport the ore to market. During the late 1880's the rail company began to secure the land rights to build a railroad from Abingdon to Damascus. By the early 1890's not one rail had been laid on the partially cleared rail bed. After thousands of man hours and thousands of dollars, the railroad company was broke.
Work on the railroad was slow and tedious. The locals referred to the train that climbed eastward into the Iron Mountains as the "Virginia Creeper", a name taken from the native plant that grows along the route. In February 1900, the Virginia-Carolina Railroad Company rolled into Damascus Virginia ready for business. East Tennessee Trail Information. For directions and descriptions of our local trails, use the following links: Greene and Cocke County Trail Information Sullivan & Carter County Trail Information Washington & Unicoi County Trail Information Johnson County Trail Information Virginia Creeper Trail Information Volunteers are needed to work on trails. These trails are located on two of the most recent editions of the National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps # 782 (French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers) and #783 (Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests). Forest Service Watauga Ranger Station, 4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37692. (423-735-1500) Forest Service Nolichucky/ Unaka Ranger Station, 4900 Ashevile Highway SR70, Greeneville, TN 37743. (423-638-4109) Mahoney's Outfitters, 900 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 Mountain Sports, 1021 Commonwealth Ave., Bristol, Virginia. (276-466-8988) Mt Rogers Outfitters, 110 Laurel Ave., Damascus, Virginia 24236 Online from National Geographic at National Geographic Maps.
Wolf Creek Falls. Horseback Riding near Cataloochee, NC - goby.com. 5 out of 5 based on 1 ratings The first mile follows the old roadbed along Rough Fork, crossing it three times on narrow foot logs and arriving a... trails.com 4 out of 5 based on 1 ratings Guided mountain tours; pony rides for children under 6. visitnc.com This is the sort of route that makes hikers wonder, “Why aren’t more people hiking this trail?” This is an easy leg stretcher relatively close to the Visitor Center on the NC side of the park. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National... nps.gov Horseback riding stable with several trail rides to choose from: 2 - 5 hour trail rides, all day rides, ove... horseandtravel.com Kephart Prong is a popular hike that offers a little something for everyone.
Turkey Creek Cabins & Horse Camp is secluded in a wooded cove in the Pisgah National Forest, just minutes from the... visitnc.com. Cataloochee Valley GSMNP. Highlights One of the most secluded areas of Great Smoky Mountains National ParkThe Valley is know for it's historic buildings & healthy Elk population"Cades Cove of North Carolina" Two campgrounds just outside of the Valley - Cataloochee Campground & Cataloochee Group CampgroundMultiple Hiking, Fishing, Horseback Riding & Backcountry Camping opportunities in the Valley & nearbyHiking ONLY: Boogerman Trail Horseback Riding & Hiking: Caldwell Fork Trail, Rough Fork Trail & Palmer Creek TrailRough Fork, Palmer Creek, Caldwell Fork & Cataloochee Creek - all fishing opportunities (GSMNP Fishing Regulations)Year-round restroom facilities at the campground near the entrance The Local Scoop Are you looking for some piece and quiet?
Maybe interested in viewing some wildlife but don't want to sit in "Cades Cove Traffic? " If you answered yes to either of these questions then we strongly recommend taking at least a half day to explore Cataloochee Valley. Fishing. The Local Directions Back to top. Horseback Riding Trails & Trail Maps. Will Rogers once said, "You know horses are smarter than people. You never heard of a horse going broke betting on people. " We'd like to add you'll never go broke betting on our horseback riding trails. In fact, rail-trails make for excellent horseback riding, and many trails on TrailLink.com welcome equestrians. Here you'll find long-distance trails in both remote regions of the West and in populated parts of the East and Midwest. Some of the trails listed here include an adjacent bridle path with a natural surface purpose-built for hooves.
You can find out more about horse riding trails by state from the Horse & Mule Trail Guide USA ( or from Horse Rentals online ( Some of the horseback riding trails on Traillink.com provide special parking areas that accommodate horse trailers; some also include hitching areas or will connect to a public or private horseback riding facility. 5 Ways to stay Warm and Dry when Horse Riding. Home » Tips » 5 Ways to Stay Warm and Dry in Foul Weather TipsNo Comments 5 Ways to Stay Warm and Dry in Foul Weather When summer’s bluebird skies and bright sunshine give way to lead gray clouds and rain, rather than park the horses, and mules, use these common sense Tips to stay dry and warm while you’re on the trails. Effective rain gear will be your key to continued, and comfortable, riding through the unpredictable and often rainy weather of fall, winter, and spring. Well prepared backcountry trail riders carry quality raingear with them on every ride regardless of the current or forecasted weather.
From the top down think breathable, waterproof, light, and layers, for this set of protective gear that may be worn then taken off and stored multiple times a day on a trail ride. Features to look for include quality construction, breathability, and pack ability. Foul Weather Gear Hat The traditional cowboy hat is hard to beat for rain and sun protection.
Coat Gloves Chaps Tapaderos. 7 Ways to Stay Safe in the Saddle. Tennessee Trail Riders - A social network of avid trail riders and horse enthusiasts. NATRC National Website - News and Announcements. American Trail Horses Association Horses for Sale & Classified Ads - ATHA. Horse & Mule Trail Guide USA: Trails, Campgrounds, Overnight in USA. Official Tennessee Horse Trails Guide | Horseback Riding In Tennessee. Horse & Mule Trail Guide USA: Trails, Campgrounds, Overnight in Tennessee. Use the Scroll Bar to scroll down the page Click on any state NAME to select it Go to Home Page for Horse and Mule Trail Guide USA Go to Overnight Hosts for your horse or mule. (No Trail access) Go to Trail Rides. Go to Links to other pages with trailrider information for this state.
Go to Important Information for Southeastern Equestrian TrailsIf you know of any places with horse trails that is not listed here please send the name, closest town, how to get there or phone number. Send E-mail to: Chuck Olsen, Webmaster "Preserving our Natural Resources for the Public, instead of from the Public. " Trails, Campgrounds and Overnight Hosts Tennessee State Trail Guide TDA - Market Development Division PO Box 40627 Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 837-5160 East Fork Stables Jamestown: The southeast's premier equestrian destination. Cherokee National Forest Etwoah: Approximately 34 miles of trails. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables Bluff City: We have full hook up sites. Lone Mountain State Forest. Horse Trails and Campgrounds in Tennessee.
Back Country Horsemen of East Tennessee. By Dan Applebaker BCH of Oregon The Back Country Horsemen of America is not a typical, socially oriented saddle club. The difference between our organization and other equestrian groups is our commitment to be involved in protecting our heritage of backcountry stock use across the country. BCHA is a national trail advocacy organization with some very serious purposes that require serious commitment. These purposes are incorporated in every Chapter’s Bylaws/Constitution. Our members must be made aware of the philosophy, mission and purposes established for BCHA by its founders and members should support them. BCHA exists to protect our right and heritage to use our recreational pack and saddle stock in our wilderness/backcountry.
BCHA is the largest and oldest national volunteer group of horsemen in the country today. To reiterate the purposes of BCHA, they are as follows: 1. THE PHILOSOPHY OF BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN of AMERICA There is a membership obligation in BCHA. Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Plan Your Visit. Gary Carter Photo From black bears to salamanders. Old-growth forests to spring wildflowers. Log cabins to grist mills. The park offers a myriad of opportunities for exploring and discovering both the natural and cultural history of these ancient mountains. Where to begin? To make the most of your time here, visit Things To Do and download a copy of the Smokies Trip Planner The Trip Planner contains information about favorite destinations in the park, popular activities including hiking and auto touring, and a park map.
Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park's official online store for books, maps, and guides to the park. Riding Tips and Tricks.