HORSEBACK RIDING

Horseback Riding Trails & Public Lands

Lake County, California, is a fantastic destination for horseback riding, with a variety of trails that wind through its picturesque landscapes. Riders can explore peaceful forested paths, open meadows, and scenic ridgelines with sweeping views of Clear Lake and the surrounding mountains. From gentle rides through oak woodlands to more adventurous routes along rugged hillsides, the trails offer something for equestrians of all experience levels. With its wide-open spaces, fresh air, and abundant natural beauty, Lake County provides a serene and unforgettable horseback riding experience.

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Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest

Almost 3,500 acres of forest on and around Boggs Mountain. It is managed by Cal Fire with environmental research, timber management demonstration, and recreation uses. Boggs is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. The 2015 Valley...
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Cache Creek Natural Area

Contains over 70,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Within this is the 27,245-acre Cache Creek Wilderness. Cache Creek is an 87-mile stream originating in Clear Lake popular for fishing and rafting. There are...
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Glen Eden Trail

The Glen Eden trails starts rather steep in the first mile and then undulating with steep short segments. This trail can take you all the way to Talmage Rd in Ukiah for a challenging loop of 20+ miles, depending on the final destination.The trail...
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Highland Springs Recreation Area (HSRA)

The County’s largest public land at 3,200 acres. It includes a reservoir, disc golf course, and a series of single-track trails utilized by equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers. The upland trails bring you to open chaparral habitat with...
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Judge Davis Trail

Just short of the Yolo County line, the Judge Davis trail crosses over from Lake to Yolo County into the Cache Creek Natural Area (CCNA, which in Yolo County does not include the wilderness designation; thus, mountain bikes are allowed). Primarily...
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Knoxville Recreation Area

Popular with Off Highway Vehicles the Recreation Area is approximately 18,000 acres with a varied terrain. Primarily chaparral there is also dispersed hardwoods and grassland. With one developed campsite and a few primitive campsites.
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Mendocino National Forest

Over 900,000 acres of rugged forest with four wilderness areas Mendocino National Forest draws an array of visitors. Any road into Mendocino National Forest requires a vehicle with decent clearance and there are no paved roads. There is a ranger...
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Mt Konocti Road

This gravel road up Mount Konocti from Kelseyville to the Upper Parking Lot is utilized for horse riding, gravel / mountain bikes, and walking.
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North Cow Mountain Recreation Area

North Mountain Recreation Area is approximately 26,000 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Lake and Mendocino Counties. North Cow Mountain Recreation Area is popular for hiking and horse riding. Glen Eden Trail is the only access...
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Redbud Trail

This trailhead into the Cache Creek Wilderness Area offers an open meadow in the first mile for easy strolls. It then continues a moderate ascent into oak woodlands, so use your best judgement to determine a suitable distance for your kids. Make...
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Snow Mountain Wilderness

The Wilderness act of 1984 established 23 new wilderness areas including the 37,000-acre Snow Mountain Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest. The Snow Mountain Wilderness straddles the summit of the North Coast Range within Colusa, Glenn and...
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