Take a Fall Foliage Trail Ride on Horseback at Lajoie Stables in Vermont

If you'd like to do something special with your family that includes seeing the fall foliage in Vermont, take a horseback ride at Lajoie Stables in Jeffersonville. As the only stable in Vermont that's open year-round, all you need is a reservation and a love of horses. Since Lajoie Stables offers rides for all levels, everyone in your family can join in the fun and soak up the splendor of the fall foliage in Vermont.

Since Lajoie Stables is 45 minutes from Burlington and 10 minutes from Smugglers' Notch, it's a popular destination for a day trip.

The stables are open year-round. In addition to horseback riding in the fall, you can take a sleigh ride in the winter or enjoy the fresh air and green scenery in the spring and summer.

The stables boast the most spectacular backdrop for fall photos in Vermont. Aside from the Green Mountains, you'll be near Black Creek.

Children of all ages will have a blast bonding with their new four-legged friends while experiencing nature and the fall foliage.

Get ready to have fun checking out the breathtaking landscapes from a different vantage point, (than you would if you were hiking), as you ride the trail on your horse.

As you go through the meadows, be prepared to have your jaw drop from being so close to the stunning foliage.

You might also feel as if you've escaped into your own magical world during your horse riding adventure at Lajoie Stables in Jeffersonville.

At the end of the ride, be sure to thank and hug your horse for hanging out with you during the day.

But the fun doesn't stop with goodbye. Stop and visit with Chippy and Vegas, two adorable miniature horses, who enjoy pets before snapping photos of the stables' free-range chickens. If you'd like to buy farm-fresh eggs, make your way to the front office.

Learn more on the official website of Lajoie Stables, or stop by the Facebook page of these stables in Jeffersonville, Vermont.

Have you gone horseback riding in Vermont to see the fall foliage at Lajoie Stables? Let us know in the comments. Up for more leaf-peeping adventures? Take the less than five-mile drive from Lajoie Stables to Brewster River Gorge.

Where & When To See Fall Foliage In Vermont

We all know how busy Vermont, one of the top spots in the United States to go leaf-peeping, gets during the fall foliage, especially during its peak. That makes planning our autumn adventures ahead of time essential. When the leaves change colors in Vermont varies, but if you want to catch the fall foliage at its peak, plan to visit between late September and early October. Here are the best times to visit Vermont’s fall foliage in 2024.

Finding the best fall foliage in Vermont is as easy as walking outside. However, if you’re up for an autumn adventure, spend a day at one of Vermont’s 52 state parks; set off on a hike on one of the dozens of trails that wind through Green Mountain National Forest, or take a scenic drive along a winding country road.

Know Before You Go

Open seven days a week year-round, Lajoie Stables welcomes both new and experienced horseback riders. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the stables at 802-644-5347. You can also call for the latest prices.

Whether you need to fuel up before or after your ride, you won’t find a more adorable – or delicious – spot than the Burger Barn in Jeffersonville. This tiny roadside shack grills some of the best burgers in Vermont. The menu features nearly three dozen burgers, from classic hamburgers and cheeseburgers to taco burgers and garlic burgers. Pair your burger with fries, onion rings, fried dill pickles, or fried mushrooms for a hearty meal.

With all the leaf-peeping fun that awaits in Jeffersonville, turn that day trip into a weekend getaway by booking a local Airbnb. Surround yourself with the colors of fall when you check into the one-bedroom, one-bathroom bunkhouse. Tucked on 200 acres and flanked by trees, the barn offers nearly three dozen amenities, but it’s the property that will leave you in awe. Stroll along meandering paths past apple orchards, fields, and a landscape painted in shades of red, orange, and gold.