You Can Explore New Hampshire On Horseback At Franconia Notch Stables

We're always looking for new ways to explore the state of New Hampshire. We've got so many great walks and hikes, but hopping on a boat or a train always makes things feel new and exciting. In our quest to find new ways to appreciate the Granite State we realized that there are a fair few options that include horses. This stable located in Franconia offers a number of different tours on horseback and we think it makes for a fun day out!

Exploring the Franconia area on horseback is a wonderful way to get up-close-and-personal with nature.

The stables offer both private and group tours lasting about an hour. They even offer a shorter 5-minute pony ride for kids under 7 years old!

Each 1-hour tour meanders through the forest and fields of the region and allows for beautiful views of Mt. Lafayette, Cannon Mountain and Kinsman Ridge.

Along the route you'll cross Hamm Branch River where the horses often stop for a drink or even a cheeky splash of their riders.

The area around the river is known as Beaver Bend and it offers a scenic woods path with lots of interesting twists and turns following the riverside.

Spring and summer are a wonderful time to do it, but we especially love fall when the foliage is on display.

Early morning tours can lead to moose sightings, but you're like to see animals like turkey, deer, turtles and beavers throughout the day.

Rides are great for beginners, but cater to riders of all levels.

Each ride begins with instruction so riders are ready and prepared.

And once you've enjoyed the warmer weather tours, consider coming back in the winter for one of their special winter sleigh rides!

Franconia Notch Stables offer one-hour horseback tours every day. Departure times are 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. There's also a private ride at 8 a.m. For more information check out their website or visit them on Facebook. You can reach them on 603-823-5058. Address: 1172 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580.

For more ways to get into the fall spirit in New Hampshire, check out these 9 awesome day trips. They're made for autumn in the Granite State!