Horseback Riding in Polk County
Miles of Trails to Explore
Horseback riding in Polk County offers a blend of scenic beauty and rural charm, with trails that wind through rolling farmland, quiet forests, and along picturesque lakeshores. Riders can explore public routes such as the Trade River Equestrian Trails, or enjoy a guided trail ride or lesson available at one of our local tour operators. Whether enjoying a leisurely trail ride through the summer wildflowers or a brisk autumn outing under colorful foliage, the area’s peaceful landscapes and welcoming equestrian community make it an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors from the saddle.
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Somers Lake Recreation Area
Frederic, WI
Polk County offers the Somers Lake Trail for ungroomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Somers Lake is a scenic wooded 2-mile closed loop trail 5 miles east of Frederic. The gravel trail is also available all year for hikers and equestrian use that includes an expanded parking lot for trailers.
The Cattail State Trail
Amery, WI
OPEN for Horses, ATV/UTV use. Off road motorcycles allowed spring/summer/fall
Govenor Knowles State Forest
Centuria, WI
The Trade River Equestrian Trail System consists of 40 miles of maintained and marked trails that wind through a variety of terrains and different forest types. They are located on the southern half of the Governor Knowles State Forest in northwest Polk and southwest Burnett counties. For a map of the campground and trails, click here.
Find Outdoor Adventure with the Polk County Recreation Viewer!
The Recreation Viewer is a tool that was created by our friends in the Parks division to help our visitors and residents find and access our many outdoor recreational assets here in Polk County.
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