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Horse Riding - A.H. Stephens State Park

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There are 21 miles of horse-riding trails (fee required) and 4 miles of hiking trails at A.H. Stephens State Park.

A Georgia ParkPass is required to be displayed on all vehicles in the park. Visitors may purchase a daily pass or an annual pass at the park office.


Horse Trails

  • Red Horse Trail (3.5 miles)
  • White Horse Trail (6 miles)
  • Blue Horse Trail (8 miles)
  • Orange Horse Trail (3.5 miles)

Horse Trail Policies

  1. All riders must sign a release of liability form prior to riding.
  2. A negative coggins test must be presented to the park office for each horse brought onto the park.
  3. Horses must be brought onto the park in a trailer and cannot be unloaded except at the staging areas.
  4. Riding of horses is confined to designated and marked horse trails. No riding on roadways, pedestrian trails or powerline right of ways.
  5. The horse trail camping area is limited to those campers who confirm a site with the park office prior to setting up. A fee of $32 per RV/tent site is required per night.
  6. Trail riding fees of $10 per day or an Equestrian Trail Pass are required and can be purchased from the park office.

Safety Hints

  • Never ride or hike alone
  • Advise someone of your itinerary
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Carry a first aid kit
  • Wear orange during hunting season
  • Do not ride the power line easements

Other Information

For any questions, visit the Visitor Center or call us at 706.456.2602.