Equestrian

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Kananskis Country - Top Pick Trails

Hog's Back
Volcano Ridge
Long Prairie
Foran Grade
Powderface Ridge
Several trails in Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

To find other equestrian trails, use "equestrian" as the search term on the Kananaskis Country Trails listing.
Call the Kananaskis Information Line at 403-678-0760 for more info on trails, seasonal closures, etc.

Southern Alberta - Top Pick Trails

Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland

See the Bob Creek Wildland Park Guide with Map or Bob Creek & Black Creek Heritage Rangeland-Map.
Equestrians are encouraged to ride cross-country and along game trails in this area. Some sections of the designated OHV trails are muddy or extremely steep.
Be wary of fence lines, and find out where the gates are. Riders new to the area should plan there-and-back rides to avoid being trapped on the wrong side of a fence without a gate at day's end.
Always carry a small collapsible saw in case you run into deadfall.

Beehive Natural Area

This is a remote site with unmarked trails that are minimally maintained.
You can reach the Great Divide Trail from Cache Creek Trail and Soda Creek Trail.
The road to access Beehive Natural Area is regularly closed during winter. It is currently closed for repairs due to flooding. Check advisories for updates.

Cypress Hills Provincial Park

See the Cypress Hills Equestrian Trail Guide .
Equestrian camping is permitted at Spring Creek Equestrian Campground.

Edmonton Area

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

This "day use only" recreation area has lots of equestrian opportunities. And it's only about 45 minutes east of Edmonton!
For specific info, use "equestrian" as the search term on the Trails page.
Download the Summer Trails and Winter Trails maps.

Alberta Northern Rockies

Rock Lake-Solomon Creek Wildland Provincial Park (Fact Sheet with Map)
Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park (Brochure with Map) or (Fact Sheet with Map)
- Northern Rockies Trails Map South (produced by Alberta TrailNet) includes Whitehorse Wildland.
Whitehorse Creek Provincial Recreation Area - staging area for Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park
Willmore Wilderness Park
- Northern Rockies Trails Map North (produced by Alberta TrailNet) includes Willmore Wilderness and Rock Lake-Solomon.

West Central

Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park (Park Guide with Trail Map)

Other Equestrian Opportunities

Equestrian campgrounds - Equipped with facilities as hitching rails, horse corrals and loading ramps
Parks with equestrian opportunities - Use "equestrian" as the search term in Find A Park by Activity.
Other trails permitting horseback riding - Use "equestrian" as the search term in Trails listing.