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The Mark Twain National Forest directly off of ArdPark Cabins' property has numerous riding trails that are seemingly endless and rarely visited. And you won't have to travel anywhere to take an awesome trail ride whenever you're ready to go! Guests can even ride the national forest trails from our cabins, the All American and The Pines, all the way to our campground, the Courtois Cabana, and then some. The All American cabin features an 11 x 32 horse pen (pictured above) with buckets for feed and water. Next to the horse pen is the pavilion where you can rest, relax and eat while having your horse near your side. There is also ample space for erecting a temporary corral or setting up a couple cable tie offs. The 60 x 60 gravel parking lot and the adjoining blacktop driveway are sure to provide ample space to maneuver your horse trailer. |
Ozark Trail - Courtois Section (Berryman to Steelville, Missouri) The 40 mile Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail uses the Berryman Trail as its northern trailhead. The southern entry is at Hazel Creek just 10 miles from the cabins and campground at ArdPark off of Highway Y on County Road 657. The Courtois Section of the trail is also accessible at Harmon Springs and the Huzzah Conservation Area. In the Huzzah Conservation Area, horseback riding is permitted only on roads open to vehicles and there is a five mile gap at the northern end. The gravel road between "The Narrows" and the Berryman Trail can be tricky. Traveling west to east, be sure to make the first right past the low water bridge or you're in for a long ride to nowhere! Area Information and Map (OzarkTrail.com) Area Information (U.S. Forest Service) |
Huzzah Conservation Area (Steelville, Missouri) Mostly forest with some rugged terrain, this area is over 6,000 acres. Access to the Meramec River and the Huzzah and Courtois Creeks is available and the Ozark Trail transects most of the area. Horses are allowed only on roads open to vehicles. Area Information Area Map |
Berryman Trail (Berryman, Missouri) This infamous single file trail spans 24 miles of Mark Twain National Forest, offers a variety of topography and scenery, good solitude and is just minutes from the cabins and campground at ArdPark. There are no trash containers along the trail. Mountain bikers are required to yield the right-of-way for horseback riders. Area Information and Map Horse Trail Details from MoTrailBlazing.com |
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St. Joe State Park Horse Trail (Park Hills, Missouri) About 15 miles of wooded, multi-use trails are available for horse riders. Part of the trails are a little rocky and follow small creeks. Hitching posts are available. Area Information Area Map Horse Trail Details from MoTrailBlazing.com |
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Ozark Trail - Trace Creek Section (Washington County, Missouri) Trace Creek's northern trailhead is very nearby at Hazel Creek. Horseback riders can expect to see dense hickory, oak and pine forests with deep, shady hallows and some ridges. The 5 mile drive down Highway Y to reach Hazel Creek on County Road 657 is very scenic, winding through the Mark Twain National Forest. In addition to crossing Trace Creek, this section of the trail crosses several tributaries and passes the headwaters of the Big River. To the north Trace Creek connects to the Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail and to the south it meets the Taum Sauk Section. The Trace Creek section crosses Highways C, DD and 32 before ending at the south trailhead on Highway A outside of Potosi. The northern end of the Middle Fork Section of the Ozark Trail connects with Trace Creek. Area Information (U.S. Forest Service) Area Information and Map (OzarkTrail.com) Horse Trail Details from MoTrailBlazing.com |
Prior to your departure, we ask that you remove manure from the horse pen or yard and discard it in the woods. A shovel is provided. ArdPark Cabins, LLC accepts no responsibility for lost horses or any illness, injury or loss of life sustained by any horse that our guests may bring with them. |
Want to go horseback riding but don't have a horse? No problem! Guided horseback rides are available just 6 and 7 miles from ArdPark Cabins and Campground. Visit Huzzah Stables or Bass' Stables for additional information. Guests can contact either outfitter directly to make trail riding reservations. |
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