Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa

Have you ever been horseback riding in the Smoky Mountains? Now’s your chance to experience the fun! Whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced rider, you’re bound to enjoy yourself. Here are a few horseback riding stables to check out!

Pigeon Forge Horseback Riding

If you’re looking for an escape from the usual tourist traps or family-friendly activity, Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is the place to go. Their Smoky Mountain outdoor activities leave you feeling like you just traveled back in time. Experience the Smokies as the early settlers did 200 years ago as they crossed the mountains on horseback.

Additionally, you can mine for a variety of gems from all over the world! Discover stones such as Quartz Crystal, Amethyst, Pyrite, or Turquoise. Or come relax and fish in their fully stocked fishing pond. The ranch also provide the rod, reel, and bait! Buy a bag of feed at the General Store and watch your kids feed animals at the petting zoo!  After that, enjoy a snack or meal from Chow-Boys Café. For the truly adventurous, take a guided ATV ride through creeks and along mountain trails.

Gatlinburg Area Stables

Come and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Sugarlands Riding Stables Perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike! Ride on mountain trails through wilderness and streams inside the National Park.  You may also be fortunate enough to view some of the wildlife! Animals such as bear, deer, and turkey make their home in the National Park. Choose from 1 or 2 hour trail rides. You can include your younger kids, too, so they can enjoy the experience with you.

Alternatively, you can visit the nearby Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. Come and see the serene beauty that awaits you! Experience the natural horseback riding trails as you travel through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You might be surprised to come across wild game on your journey, from wild deer and turkeys to black bears.

To find out more about Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Horseback Riding , check out the Horseback Riding section.

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About Andrew Parrott

Andrew Parrott is as close to the most interesting man in the world as you can get. As a resident of Tennessee, he knows his stuff when it comes to the Smoky Mountains! When not wrangling wild boars, he enjoys spending time with his family.

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