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THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY

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65rides showing
40confirmed current
21confirmed with restrictions
3not confirmed
1incorrect as listed

Fact-checked Aug. 17, 2026. Open each trail brief for the current finding and source.

01
Confirmed current

Arroyo Park

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 10 min♞ City bridle trail

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

02
Confirmed current

Cornwall Park designated bridle area

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 10 min♞ Urban bridle segment

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

03
Confirmed current

Lake Padden Park bridle trails

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 15 min♞ Forest bridle trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

04
Confirmed current

Little Squalicum Park bridle trail

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 15 min♞ Urban trail to bay

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

05
Confirmed current

Whatcom Falls Park north bridle trails

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 15 min♞ Urban forest trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

06
Confirmed current

Interurban Trail

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 20 min♞ Rail trail / connector

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

07
Confirmed current

Chuckanut Mountain Park

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 25 min♞ Mountain forest network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

08
Confirmed current

Squires Lake Park

Bellingham / Skagit edge

◷ 25 min♞ Lake and forest trail

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

09
Confirmed with restriction

Olsen Creek / Y Road / Stewart Mountain

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 25 min♞ Purpose-built multi-use network

Confirmed horse access at the Y Road trailhead. Turkey Tail Trail is closed from July 11, 2026 until further notice; logging and heavy equipment may also affect routes.

10
Confirmed current

Galbraith Mountain

Bellingham / Whatcom

◷ 20 min♞ Large bike-dominant network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

11
Confirmed current

Sunset Farm Park

Blaine / Whatcom

◷ 30 min♞ Small equestrian park and trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

12
Confirmed with restriction

Berthusen Park

Lynden / Whatcom

◷ 30 min♞ Marked forest horse trails

Confirmed, but horseback riding is April-October only; no riding Friday-Sunday from April through September. The horse-trailer lot closes November-March.

13
Not confirmed

Lake Terrell Wildlife Area

Ferndale / Whatcom

◷ 30 min♞ Wildlife-area roads and paths

The current WDFW Lake Terrell page lists trails but does not explicitly authorize horseback riding. Past planning material mentions riders, so call the wildlife-area manager before hauling, especially during pheasant season.

14
Confirmed current

Lily Point Marine Park

Point Roberts / Whatcom

◷ 55 min♞ Island ride

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

15
Confirmed current

Silver Lake Park / Red Mountain Campground

Maple Falls / Whatcom

◷ 50 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

16
Confirmed current

Blanchard Forest / Lily and Lizard Lakes

Skagit / Chuckanut

◷ 35 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

17
Not confirmed

Anacortes Community Forest Lands

Anacortes / Skagit

◷ 1 hr♞ Forest, lakes and rocky hills

Current city material confirms a multi-use trail system but does not clearly identify today's horse-permitted routes. Keep this as a lead until Anacortes Parks confirms the route and trailer staging.

18
Confirmed current

Cascade Trail

Sedro-Woolley to Concrete / Skagit

◷ 50 min♞ Crushed-rock rail trail

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

19
Confirmed with restriction

Les Hilde Trail System / Harry Osborne State Forest

Hamilton / Skagit

◷ 1 hr 5 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed horse-focused trail system. DNR lists a Harry Osborne State Forest seasonal closure for Dec. 1, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027; camping at the trailhead remains prohibited.

20
Not confirmed

Camp 2 / Anderson Mountain area

Alger / Skagit

◷ 40 min♞ Logging-road and forest network

No current land-manager source was found that confirms legal horse routes or trailer staging. This remains a community lead, not a ready-to-haul destination.

21
Confirmed with restriction

Walker Valley Forest

Mount Vernon / Skagit

◷ 1 hr♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed, but Walker Valley is primarily an ORV area. Intermittent Peter Burns Road work may close sections, so this remains a high-conflict choice.

22
Confirmed with restriction

Excelsior Pass / High Divide Trail 630

Mt. Baker Highway / Whatcom

◷ 1 hr 15 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock trail, open to stock July 1-Oct. 31. Check current Forest Service fire and road alerts before departure.

23
Confirmed with restriction

Hannegan Pass Trail 674

Mt. Baker Highway / Whatcom

◷ 1 hr 30 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock trail, open to stock July 1-Oct. 31. Check Hannegan Road and trailhead alerts before departure.

24
Confirmed with restriction

Goat Mountain Trail 673

Mt. Baker Highway / Whatcom

◷ 1 hr 25 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock trail, open to stock July 1-Oct. 31. The maintained route ends before the scramble section.

25
Confirmed with restriction

Park Butte Trail 603 / Schreibers Meadow

Baker Lake / Skagit

◷ 1 hr 40 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock access and stock parking, generally July 1-Oct. 31. The trailhead is heavily used and current road/bridge alerts still need a trip-day check.

26
Confirmed with restriction

Ridley Creek Trail 696

Mt. Baker NRA / Skagit

◷ 1 hr 45 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock trail, open to stock July 1-Oct. 31. Remote wilderness conditions warrant a ranger-district check before hauling.

27
Confirmed with restriction

Elbow Lake Trail 697 / Bell Pass

Middle Fork Nooksack / Skagit

◷ 1 hr 30 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed stock trail July 1-Oct. 31, but south access is currently inaccessible from Pioneer Camp due to a washout. North access requires an unbridged Middle Fork Nooksack crossing.

28
Confirmed with restriction

Baker Lake Trail 610

Baker Lake / Skagit

◷ 1 hr 35 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

The current Forest Service directory again lists Baker Lake Trail and its south trailhead for horse riding. The older bridge-decking stock closure could not be found on the current page, so call the Mt. Baker Ranger District before hauling.

29
Confirmed with restriction

Kettles Trail System, county sections

Central Whidbey / Island

◷ 1 hr 35 min♞ Glacial forest trail network

Confirmed on Island County's current map. Horses remain prohibited on adjoining Fort Ebey State Park trails; stay inside the county trail system.

30
Confirmed current

Putney Woods / Saratoga Woods / Metcalf

South Whidbey / Island

◷ 2 hr♞ Connected community forest network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

31
Confirmed current

Camano Ridge Trail

Camano Island / Island

◷ 1 hr 35 min♞ Forest multi-use network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

32
Confirmed current

Centennial Trail, Nakashima north trailhead

Arlington / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 15 min♞ Paved trail plus equestrian tread

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

33
Confirmed with restriction

Whitehorse Regional Trail

Arlington to Darrington / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 25 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed equestrian trail, but four corridor closures remain in 2026, including French Creek Bridge with no detour. Choose an open segment before hauling.

34
Confirmed current

Whitehorse Campground

Darrington / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 55 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

35
Confirmed with restriction

Lord Hill Regional Park

Snohomish / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 45 min♞ Dedicated and shared forest trails

Confirmed equestrian park. Red Barn Trail remains closed to all users while repairs are planned, and the 2025 map should be used.

36
Confirmed current

Paradise Valley Conservation Area

Woodinville / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 50 min♞ Forest multi-use and equestrian trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

37
Confirmed with restriction

Pilchuck Tree Farm

Arlington / Snohomish

◷ 1 hr 15 min♞ Private working-forest network

Confirmed only as conditional access to privately owned land. Every visitor needs a new 2026 liability release and must follow farm closures.

38
Confirmed current

Bridle Trails State Park

Kirkland / King

◷ 1 hr 50 min♞ Dedicated equestrian park

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

39
Confirmed current

Redmond Watershed Preserve

Redmond / King

◷ 1 hr 55 min♞ Soft-surface forest trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

40
Confirmed current

Kathryn Taylor Equestrian Park / Tolt Pipeline

Duvall / King

◷ 1 hr 55 min♞ Arena, training pens and regional trail

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

41
Confirmed current

Ring Hill Forest

Duvall / King

◷ 1 hr 55 min♞ Working forest multi-use trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

42
Confirmed current

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Duvall to Rattlesnake Lake / King

◷ 2 hr♞ Crushed-rock rail trail

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

43
Confirmed current

Moss Lake Natural Area

Duvall/Carnation / King

◷ 2 hr 5 min♞ Wetland and forest trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

44
Confirmed current

Soaring Eagle Park

Sammamish / King

◷ 2 hr 10 min♞ Forest multi-use network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

45
Confirmed current

Cougar Mountain, horse-designated routes

Issaquah / King

◷ 2 hr 10 min♞ Wildland forest trails

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

46
Confirmed current

Grand Ridge Park

Issaquah / King

◷ 2 hr 15 min♞ Ridge trail network

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

47
Confirmed with restriction

Taylor Mountain Forest

Hobart / King

◷ 2 hr 25 min♞ Horse-primary forest network

Confirmed horse-focused trail system. Wet-season closures apply Oct. 15-April 15 on some trails, and 2026 forestry work may create temporary closures.

48
Confirmed with restriction

Turtleback Mountain Preserve, North trailhead

Orcas Island / San Juan

◷ 2 hr 30 min♞ Island ride

Confirmed only on multiple-use trails from the North trailhead and only on odd calendar days. Day use only; no water or garbage service.

49
Confirmed current

Lopez Hill Preserve

Lopez Island / San Juan

◷ 2 hr 30 min♞ Island ride

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

50
Confirmed current

Mount Grant Preserve

San Juan Island / San Juan

◷ 2 hr 45 min♞ Island ride

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

51
Confirmed current

Cady Mountain Preserve

San Juan Island / San Juan

◷ 2 hr 45 min♞ Island ride

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

52
Confirmed current

Beaverton Marsh Preserve

San Juan Island / San Juan

◷ 2 hr 45 min♞ Island ride

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

53
Confirmed current

Miller Peninsula State Park Property

Sequim / Clallam

◷ 3 hr♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

54
Confirmed current

Lower Dungeness / Gold Creek trails

Sequim / Olympic NF

◷ 3 hr 15 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

55
Confirmed current

Mt. Muller / Snider Ridge / Littleton Horse Camp

Lake Crescent / Clallam

◷ 3 hr 45 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

56
Confirmed current

Mt. Zion / Sleepy Hollow

Quilcene / Olympic NF

◷ 3 hr 20 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

57
Confirmed current

Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trail

Forks / Olympic NF

◷ 4 hr 45 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

58
Confirmed current

Lebar Horse Camp

Olympic NF / Mason-Grays Harbor edge

◷ 4 hr 10 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

59
Confirmed with restriction

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, central section

North Bend to Easton / King-Kittitas

◷ 2 hr 40 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed equestrian long-distance trail. The Lake Easton construction closure ended Aug. 1, 2026, but the Revere trestle remains temporarily closed with a road detour; no fires are allowed.

60
Unavailable as listed

Lake Easton State Park horse camp

Easton / Kittitas

◷ 2 hr 55 min♞ Equestrian campground and trail access

Lake Easton State Park is open, but its current official page does not list horse access or a horse camp. The nearby Palouse to Cascades Trail allows horses; use a verified equestrian camping base instead.

61
Confirmed with restriction

Teanaway Community Forest horse camps

Cle Elum / Kittitas

◷ 3 hr 30 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed equestrian camping only at Indian Camp and Teanaway Campground. West Fork areas and Middle Fork Road past Indian Camp remain closed or damaged; 29 Pines has reduced capacity.

62
Confirmed current

Washington State Horse Park

Cle Elum / Kittitas

◷ 3 hr 25 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

63
Confirmed with restriction

Green Mountain Horse Camp / State Forest

Kitsap Peninsula

◷ 3 hr 30 min♞ Horse camp⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed horse camp and riding area. Drive-in camping is weekends only from Memorial Day through Labor Day; vehicle access is unavailable the rest of the year.

64
Confirmed current

Ocean Shores ocean beach

Ocean Shores / Grays Harbor

◷ 4 hr 10 min♞ Beach ride⌂ Overnight option

A current official or land-manager source still lists this as a horse-access destination. Recheck day-of-trip alerts before hauling.

65
Confirmed with restriction

Long Beach Peninsula ocean beach

Long Beach / Pacific

◷ 5 hr 30 min♞ Beach ride⌂ Overnight option

Confirmed beach riding, with no horses between Sid Snyder and Bolstad from Memorial Day-Sept. 15. Obey snowy-plover closures and stay off clam beds at low tide.

A NOTE BEFORE YOU HAUL

Conditions move faster than directories do.

Forest roads, bridges, fires, logging, ferry service, tides, and winter damage can change horse access quickly. Treat this as your planning base, then open the official source and verify conditions before every trip.

Map pins are planning locations. Use the directions link and the land manager’s trailhead guidance for your final trailer route.