Horseback Riding in Rock Creek Park

A horseback rider in the park

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For the horseback rider, 13 miles of dirt and gravel bridle paths crisscross the park. Horseback riding lessons and guided trail rides are available at the Rock Creek Park Horse Center.

Details

Activity

Horseback Riding

The center offers riding lessons, trail rides, pony rides, summer camps, therapeutic riding, and horse-boarding and has access to bridle trails. There are 13 miles of dirt bridle trails for equestrians to use.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Information on fees is available at the Rock Creek Park Horse Center website

Location

Rock Creek Park Horse Center

The Rock Creek Park Horse Center is located between the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and the Rock Creek Park Maintenance Yard. The facility has a large stable, an indoor barn and several outdoor riding rings that can be used for lessons and turning the horses out. The stables and barns are off limits to the public.  

Reservations

Yes

For more information on reservations visit the Rock Creek Horse Center website or contact them by phone at 202-362-0117. The e-mail of the facility is [e-mail]

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Accessibility information is available at the Rock Creek Horse Center website