It's hard to imagine a better place for horseback riding than Pocahontas County, West Virginia. There's a reason our part of the world is known as Nature's Mountain Playground. 

If you're looking for great trails for horseback riding, our real estate agents can assure you that you've come to the right place. These are some of the best places to saddle up your trusty steed in Pocahontas County!

• Greenbrier River Trail - 4800 Watoga Park Rd, Marlinton, WV 24954
  The Greenbrier River Trail deserves a place on any list of prime West Virginia riding destinations. Oriented generally north to south, the trail follows the banks of the Greenbrier River for 78 miles. It's mostly flat and level, with a mix of paved and gravel surfaces perfect for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. The northern terminus of the trail is in Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, and the southern endpoint is in neighboring Greenbrier County. Dozens of additional trailheads provide access and parking along the way, making it easy to choose a section of any length. 
  
  
• EJ's Lodging, Camping & Stabling - 3366 Sitlinton Rd, Dunmore, WV 24934
  A lovely spot to spend the night and stable your horse in Pocahontas County, EJ's Lodging, Camping & Stabling is convenient to many of the area's best hiking and riding trails. Cabins, campsites, and bunkhouse accommodations are available, along with luxurious stables. The folks here are always friendly and eager to make your stay a pleasant one. Just minutes from these Dunmore homes for sale, EJ's is located right along the Greenbrier River Trail and also close to many other trails in nearby Seneca State Forest. 
  
  
• West Fork Trail - Highland St. Durbin, WV 26264
  Accessible through the charming mountain town of Durbin, the West Fork Trail is part of West Virginia's extensive rails-to-trails project. The trail spans 22 miles from Durbin to Grady, stretching from Pocahontas into Randolph County as it hugs the banks of the West Fork Greenbriar River. There are some splendid views as the trail makes sweeping turns through this lush river valley, with tumbling water on one side and thickly wooded mountains on the other. The trail is convenient to many Durbin homes for sale.
  
  
• East Fork Campground - Rt 250 Main Street, Meadow Lane Drive, Durbin, WV 26264
  You'll find excellent accommodations for camping at the East Fork Campground in Durbin. Campsites range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV sites, and there's also a corral available for horses. The campground sits right at the confluence of the East and West Forks of the Greenbrier River and is a great place to do some fishing as well as riding. Multiple riding trails are accessible from the campground, including the aforementioned West Fork Trail as well as the Allegheny Trail and the Widney Park Rail Trail. 
  
  
• Autumn Breeze Stables - Silver Creek Rd, Snowshoe, WV 26209
  Riders of all ages will have a great time at Autumn Breeze Stables, which specializes in guided trail rides in Pocahontas County. Rides range from short one-hour excursions to immersive 4-hour trail rides, which include shady woodland trails, stream crossings, lakeside rambles, and views across the valleys to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Buggy rides and rustic overnight camping are also available. In addition to being a stone's throw from these Snowshoe homes for sale, the stables are also close to Snowshoe Resort.

Contact us today to learn more about life in Pocahontas County. In addition to offering a wealth of outdoor adventure, it's also a beautiful place to call home.