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 (618) 529-4110
722 Giant City Rd.
Makanda, Illinois 62958
Email:gcshorse@gmail.com

 

GUIDED HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES IN BEAUTIFUL GIANT CITY STATE PARK

Come enjoy the beauty of Giant City State Park on horseback. All  rides are guided by our experienced wranglers.  Our most popular ride last about one hour and is 3.2 miles long.  You will be rididng through wooded trails in the park.  Come experience the beauty of nature by a relaxing ride on our horses. The half hour ride is a short version of the hour ride and gives you a glimpse of the wooded terrain in the park.

Reservations are recommended.

GUIDED HORSE TRAIL RIDE

Hour Ride:                  $40.00 per person

Half Hour Ride:            $25.00 per person 

Departure Times:

9:00am    10:30am    12:30pm     2:00pm     3:30pm    5:00om**

 ** 5:00pm ride is prepaid by reservation only  

TRAIL RIDE PASSES

Three and five day ride passes are available for those wanting to ride multiple days while visiting the park and surrounding area. 

Three day ride pass includes:

One hour guided trail rides each day for three consecutive days             $75.00 per person

Five day ride pass includes:

One hour guided trail rides each day for five consecutive days             $125.00 per person   

GETAWAY ADVENTURES

One and two day adventure clinics are designed to give you the experience of owning your own horse for a day or two.  This fun filled clinic gets you back to nature in its purest form while learning more about horses, taking riding lessons and going on trail rides guided by our experienced wranglers.  It is our goal to provide you with a horse memory to last a lifetime while enjoying the beauty of Giant City State Park. Don't miss out on this experience, make your reservations today.

One and two day adventure clinics include:
• Mounted riding time with arena riding, lessons and trail rides.
• Unmounted sessions combine discussions and simulations using natural horsemanship methods and barn activities.
• 9am to 3pm daily

One day                 Two day
$100.00                 $190.00     Per person
$90.00                   $170.00     Per person with 2 or more
$80.00                   $150.00     Per person with 4 or more

Lunch is not included in this package. I recommend bringing a sack lunch. The wranglers and instructors all take a lunch break together at the picnic tables and you are welcome to join us. You can also go to a nearby restaurant if you prefer.

PONY RIDE

$8.00 each

Hand led pony rides are available for children. These rides are hand led by one of our wranglers on a short trail.

Additional Information

250 lb. Weight Limit    Limited availability for Individuals 200 to 250 lbs. No double riding  -  Group rates available, 4 or more receive $5.00 per person discount.  Good only on hour long trail rides and private lessons. Ages 7 & up for guided trail rides

 Trail Ride