Rediscover the outdoors in the Ozarks the way you have always wanted to, by horseback! Offering a unique perspective, horseback riding has gained in popularity in recent years. Many state park trails are open to horses, as well as numerous other trails and most dirt roads located within the different National Forests of the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains.
To search for equestrian trails, you may choose from the "master list" table below. Click on each column header to sort the list by that column, or type a search to narrow the list, either in the main search at the top of the table, or for each individual column just below the table.
*Currently, there are so many more equestrian trails within the Ozarks and Ouachitas than I have had time to photograph, gather information for, and list here. As soon as new information becomes available, and I am able to either gather pictures or create a map, I will post those new trails here.*
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Location | Region | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goggins Mountain Equestrian Trail Go | 10 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park |
Southeast Missouri Ozarks | Hike, Horse |
| Gorley King Trail Go | 7 miles | Moderate | Devil's Den State Park | Arkansas Ozarks & Boston Mountains | Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |
| Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail Go | 23 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area | Arkansas Ozarks & Boston Mountains | Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |
| Huckleberry Mountain Multi-Use Trail Go | 34 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Mt Magazine State Park, Ozark National Forest | Arkansas River Valley & Ouachita Mountains | Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse, ATV |
| Lake Wappapello Trail Go | 15 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Lake Wappapello State Park |
Southeast Missouri Ozarks | Backpack, Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |
| Mudlick Trail Go | 12 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Sam A. Baker State Park | Southeast Missouri Ozarks | Backpack, Hike, Horse |
| Old Road Trail Go | 5 miles | Moderate | Devil's Den State Park | Arkansas Ozarks & Boston Mountains | Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |
| Pike Run Trail Go | 11 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | St. Francois State Park |
Southeast Missouri Ozarks | Backpack, Hike, Horse |
| Squaw's Revenge Trail Go | 2 miles | Moderate | Lake of the Ozarks State Park |
Central Missouri Ozarks | Hike, Horse |
| Trail of Four Winds Go | 13 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Lake of the Ozarks State Park |
Central Missouri Ozarks | Backpack, Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |
| Vista Point Trail Go | 8 miles | Moderate - Strenuous | Devil's Den State Park | Arkansas Ozarks & Boston Mountains | Hike, Mtn Bike, Horse |