Horseback Riding

Come to Little Switzerland North Carolina for a great Blue Ridge Mountain Vacation and you’ll quickly fall in love with the area’s comfortable climate, exceptional mountain beauty and great location near all of your favorite NC Mountain Attractions. A great way to get out and see the NC Blue Ridge Mountains is to go Horseback Riding.

The mountains that surround Little Switzerland North Carolina closely resemble the beautiful Jura Mountains of the Swiss Alps for which the town was aptly named. When you go North Carolina Horseback Riding you’ll get to visit scenic locations in this region and enjoy the true beauty that is a hidden gem of the area.

For private and guided horseback trail rides stop by Chadi Farms, Banner Elk Stables or Springmaid Mountain for guided trail rides near Banner Elk; a charming resort community located just a few minutes from Little Switzerland NC. Chadi Farms also offers sleigh and carriage rides drawn by beautiful palomino Belgians for special events and other occasions.

A bit further away in Blowing Rock North Carolina are some great NC Horseback Riding trails near the Moses H. Cone Manor. Located right along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Blowing Rock Carriage Trails offer more than 25 miles of well maintained North Carolina Horseback Riding trails. Many of the paths take riders on a journey through the estate’s 3,500 acres and a few lead to the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve’s arena.

The Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve boasts 17 barns, a large grandstand arena and a schooling arena in addition to hosting the longest running horse show in North Carolina, the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show each August.

Since 1910 Little Switzerland Inn has offered the very best in Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging. Located at Milepost 334 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Little Switzerland Inn is situated right in the middle of all of the great Western North Carolina Attractions. When you stay with us in our North Carolina Mountain Inn, you will enjoy swimming , tennis, shuffle board, WiFi access, two friendly bars and delicious, gourmet creations from our Chalet Restaurant.

Springmaid Mountain 2171 Henredon Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777 828-765-2353 888-297-0725

Dutch Creek Trails 3287 Hwy 194 South Sugar Grove, NC 28679 828-297-7117 828-297-1708

Banner Elk Stables 796 Shomaker Road Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-5424