Horse Riding and Camping
The Wayne National Forest has 79 miles of horse trails available to ride. Each of the trail systems allows for camping and some have specific camping facilities developed. Click on the choices above to find out more on what is available.
The Wayne does not have horse stables or horses available to rent. You must bring your own horse to ride our trails.
These trails are open to foot travel year-round, but are seasonally closed to horse riding use from winter to early spring. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year.
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Balancing Rock Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…
Bluegrass Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…
John's Creek Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…
Kinderhook Horseback Riding System
Site Open
This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of…
Kinderhook Trailhead
Site Open
This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of…
Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
Site Open
The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along…
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Site Open
The Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest's premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs…
Old Stone Church Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System.Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic…
Paddle Creek Horse Camp
Site Open
This horse camp is a large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity for…
Sand Hill Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…