Ohio State Parks and state forests offer more than 500 miles of bridle trails through all types of landscapes and terrain in 24 parks. Eight state parks are adjacent to state forests, providing provide more than 200 additional miles of bridle trails. Horseback riding is a great way to connect with nature and see the beautiful the countryside. ODNR has compiled a list of the best Fall Foliage Bridle Trails throughout the state.

NORTHEAST

Beaver Creek State Park (Columbiana County) – Twenty-three miles of bridle trails border on the gorge of Little Beaver Creek, a state wild and scenic river.

Quail Hollow State Park (Stark County) – Six and a half miles of bridle trails give horsemen a great riding experience. This is one of the most picturesque urban parks in Ohio.

CENTRAL OHIO

Deer Creek State Park (Pickaway County) – Seventeen miles of moderate bridle trails run through the park.

NORTHWEST

Van Buren State Park (Hancock County) – Four scenic bridle trails traversing 11.5 miles of the park.

SOUTHEAST

Barkcamp State Park (Belmont County) – Twenty-four miles of bridle trails through one of the most biologically diverse forests in Ohio.

Salt Fork State Park (Guernsey County) - Twenty miles of bridle trails that circle a 2,952-acre lake.

Great Seal State Park (Ross County) - Seventeen miles of bridle trails that run along the Appalachian escarpment.

Scioto Trail State Park and State Forest (Ross County) – Twenty-six miles of bridle and hiking trails lie within the forest. This very remote area is abundant with wildlife.

Tar Hollow State Park and State Forest (Ross County) – Twenty-five miles of bridle trails pass through deep ravines and dense woodlands of the park and forest.

Hocking Hills State Park and State Forest (Hocking County) – Forty miles of hiking and bridle trails lie within the forest in an area famous for its rock formations, waterfalls, caves and beautiful natural scenery.

SOUTHWEST

East Fork State Park (Clermont County) – Fifty-nine miles of bridle trails help make this one of the most popular parks in southwest Ohio. Portions of the Buckeye, North Country and National Scenic trails cut through this park which lies on the east fork of the Little Miami River.

Caesar Creek State Park (Warren County) – Thirty-one miles of bridle trails pass through forests and around a 2,800-acre lake.

Hueston Woods State Park (Preble County) – Fifteen miles of bridle trails run through an old-growth maple forest. The park also features a resort lodge.

Kiser Lake State Park (Champaign County) – Seven miles of moderate bridle trails make this out-of-the-way park a worthwhile trip. Trails lead through rolling woodlands and diverse wetlands.