Guided Horseback Ride through Flame Azalea and Fern Forest

4.6(80)1 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Arrowmont Stables & Cabins

About this activity

The flame fern trail ride combines the Majestic Flame Azalea and the lush Fern Forest for a really enjoyable trail ride for everyone. You start up the mountain traveling through a hard wood forest filled with wild Flame Azaleas. After the hardwoods, you enter an enchanting white pine forest just like in the Star Wars movie.

What's included

✓Local guide
✓Use of all equipment (horse, tack and helmet)
✓Ponchos or Rain coats provided for inclement weather
✓Horseback Ride (based on option selected)
✓Majestic Trails with a variety in terrain from 4200 feet elevation at the top to 3400 feet in the valley
✓Helmets are mandatory for all riders
✓Safety orientation

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕DVD (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

For the Meeting Point, go to Cullowhee North Carolina. At the 4th stop light on hwy 107 turn right on to Cullowhee Mountain Road and go 9 miles to the top of Cullowhee Mountain. Turn left onto our driveway, Arrowmont Trail. Go 1/4 mile on our driveway and meet us at the Stables.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program.
Please Note, This Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program.
Your Safety Program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horse's training, safety and horse personality.
You are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing. If needed, your horse can be changed before your trail.
All passenger ages must be advised at time of booking
Closed-toe shoes are required. NO ROUGH SOLED BOOTS/SHOES.
Long pants recommended
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Use of helmet mandatory for all
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If it looks like rain, bring an extra T-shirt and towel
You will try your horse out in the ring before going on your trail
The Safety Program Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program
If you have a cast or a brace of ANY type on any part of your body, "EVEN IF the doctors says you can", you will not be permitted to ride
If you have allergies to horses, you will not be permitted to ride.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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