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Smokemont Riding Stables

135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-2373
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Cherokee
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Smokemont Riding Stables is located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just off US 441, 6 miles north of Cherokee, North Carolina. We... more » Owner description: Smokemont Riding Stables is located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just off US 441, 6 miles north of Cherokee, North Carolina. We offer guided horseback riding trips from one hour to 4 hours long. Each ride is unique and may feature river crossing or waterfall views. We also have a horse drawn wagon ride that goes along the Oconaluftee River on the historic turnpike road. « less
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Valdosta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My daughter and I took the hour ride, we absolutely loved it. The staff is friendly and our guide Sonny was wonderful, told us about the area and he gave me a fishing tip I could tell my husband about. I would highly recommend Smokemont, hopefully next year we can come back and take the two hour trip. Thanks for... More

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Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Mothers Day 2013, was a great day for me!! I scheduled a one hour ride for me and my two sons, this is something we do every year for Mothers Day because my boys know its my favorite thing to do and this year we wanted to ride in the park. From the minute we got there we had a... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We did the hour long ride at Smokemont while visiting Cherokee. It was absolutely amazing. Crossing the river was by far my favorite part of the ride :) Our guide, Tim, did an awesome job during the entire trip and the experience was fabulous. We would recommend this Riding Stable to anyone wanting to enjoy a great horseback trail ride... More

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Villa Rica, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I booked a reservation for myself and my two children at Smokemont in May 2013. I did some research and found that my youngest (6) was old enough to ride with a lead rope and my oldest (9) could ride by herself. It was my youngest child's first time horseback riding. I can honestly say that I could not have... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We took an hour long ride at Smokemont while staying in the area and loved it! My boyfriend was apprehensive about going but I talked him into it... and he was so glad I did! Our guide was Sonny and he was very personable and knowledgeable about the area. Sonny was really helpful since it had probably been ten years... More

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Canton, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Had a great time riding horses, even with no experience the guide and staff were very helpful. We did the waterfall ride, horses were well mannered, the trail was beautiful.

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Mackinaw, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We took the 2.5 hour ride at Smokemont today and really enjoyed the experience! I loved the fact that it is a family owned & operated business. It's so nice to still see independent businesses in this world full of big, corporate franchises and to have three generations working together at this one was just heart-warming! Cody was our guide... More

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Charlotte, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Awesome ride with professional and courteous guide! Ahab was a good horse! ;) Best $30 I could spend to ride a horse through the great smokey mountains.

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United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

our group had a mix of experienced to novice riders... this did not affect the guide Timmy Woodard in the least, he was patient and answered all our questions. Our group took the 2 1/2 hour waterfall trip.. absolutely beautiful very peaceful ride. the waterfall gorgeous... the horses were also sweet and sooo good natured ( we were allowed to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Best way to see the real smokey mountains. Ride deap into the mountains. We took the waterfall ride, 2.5 hours. Perfect if you don't ride often. The horses were calm and surefooted. Our guides were knowledgable and fun. Will be back!!

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