Brushy Creek Resort
Brushy Creek Pastureland
Located just 45 miles from Rolla, MO and nestled in the Ozark Mountains is Brushy Creek Lodge. This location sports 3 rental cabins, a rental teepee, and number of campsites. While the cabins are not fancy, they are clean and maintained. On some weekends, food is provided in the main lodge for a moderate cost. The food is mostly hard-fried with a salad bar. If you can't eat heavy while riding, be prepared to bring your own meals.
This location has a gaited horse stable that offers occasional clinics. Horses are available for rent, or you can bring your own. Stabling facilities are well maintained, but be sure to bring grain, hay, shavings, water buckets and bucket hangers.
The reason I like this trail so much, is that there is direct access to the Ozark Trail, with literally hundreds of miles of georgiouis trails. Be ready for a challenge, the trail had loads of switch backs, lots of steep climbs and rocks. Because of this, even if your normally a barefoot person, I highly recommend that your horse be shod.
I was there for 4 days (Friday-Monday) and when I stayed with 2 other women and ate 2 meals/day, it cost $174 over labor day. I think this is an amazing price for what you are getting (lodging, meals, stabling and great trail access). We plan to return next year.
You can check out their website at:
http://www.brushycreeklodge.com/
This location has a gaited horse stable that offers occasional clinics. Horses are available for rent, or you can bring your own. Stabling facilities are well maintained, but be sure to bring grain, hay, shavings, water buckets and bucket hangers.
The reason I like this trail so much, is that there is direct access to the Ozark Trail, with literally hundreds of miles of georgiouis trails. Be ready for a challenge, the trail had loads of switch backs, lots of steep climbs and rocks. Because of this, even if your normally a barefoot person, I highly recommend that your horse be shod.
I was there for 4 days (Friday-Monday) and when I stayed with 2 other women and ate 2 meals/day, it cost $174 over labor day. I think this is an amazing price for what you are getting (lodging, meals, stabling and great trail access). We plan to return next year.
You can check out their website at:
http://www.brushycreeklodge.com/
Stabling Facilities at Brushy Creek
Greensfelder Park
Greensfelder Park is located just outside of St. Louis City in Eureka, MO. A truely beautiful destination, one can easily spend a weekend there enjoying the trails. Both equestrian and non-equestrian campsites are available. Greensfelder Equestrian Center is located inside of the park and offers "Horse Hotel" facilities. The trail system is extensive and beautiful, with hills and various terrain. There are also cross country jumping obstacles on some of the trails. As we live locally to this destination, we have boarded our horses here overnight for convenience during the weekend and trail rode Saturday and Sunday. We were able to leave the park and be completely comfortable with the fact that our horses were safe and sound. The horse camping area has restrooms and I believe showers.
This trail system can be somewhat rocky, so I would advise having your horse shod before you ride at this location. With its proximity to St. Louis City, I would highly recommend spending time at this park!
This trail system can be somewhat rocky, so I would advise having your horse shod before you ride at this location. With its proximity to St. Louis City, I would highly recommend spending time at this park!