The Horseback Waterfall Tour In North Carolina That’s Simply Unforgettable
Western North Carolina is home to waterfalls galore – many of which are accessible via trails on public lands, including within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And what better way to experience some waterfalls within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (on the NC side) than on a guided horseback waterfall tour? Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?
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Smokemont Riding Stable in Cherokee offers two different horseback waterfall tours and they are as magical as they sound.
You won't need to be an experienced equestrian to take part in this awesome tour, either. Just make a reservation in advance, then show up ready to ride.
Before the tour starts, your friendly and experienced tour guide will go over a few of the essentials of horseback riding with you.
The two waterfall tours vary in length, with one of them lasting 2.5 hours and the other lasting 4 hours. The one you choose will determine which waterfalls you'll see.
There are a number of beautiful falls along the trail, including falls that cascade down the hillside, and more horizontal cascades within mountain creeks.
You may be pleasantly surprised to see how relaxed your horse companion is when it comes to traversing the many shallow streams and water crossings on this tour. These horses are pros!
Will your waterfall tour include crossing over this bridge — on a horse?? Or will you opt to cross the creek in the water? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a wondrous place to explore with incredible discoveries awaiting at every turn.
And this waterfall tour in North Carolina is a sure bet for discovering some of the best kept hidden secrets via horseback!
Are you ready to book a tour asap? So are we! Tours start at $87.50 per rider (for the 2.5-hour tour). The 4-hour tour is $140 per rider. The fees cover everything you’ll need for a relaxing and enjoyable ride in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see waterfalls by way of horseback. Everyone who is at least five years old can enjoy this adventurous day trip. Learn more on the official website of Smokemont Riding Stables, and follow their Facebook page here!
Heading to the Cherokee area in WNC and want more things to do in North Carolina? Check out this mile-high campground that’s the perfect base camp for your trip – and this Christmas-themed amusement park that’s open all summer long!
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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