Are you a lover of the outdoors? Have you always wanted to experience a the thrill of a horseback ride?
Well, get ready to sit back and enjoy a 45-50 minute horseback ride through beautiful Pere Marquette State Park. At Pere Marquette, guided rides follow 2 1/2 miles of scenic trails that treat visitors to all of the wonderful sites, sounds, and serenity that nature has to offer – all while on horseback! Along the way, riders are likely to run into some local wildlife like deer, turkey and red tail hawk that are frequently seen throughout the area.
If you’re a horse lover and are looking for somewhere to ride freely, Pere Marquette State Park offers nearly 20 miles of equestrian trails with a parking area for trailers on Graham Hollow Road. The trails to the west of Graham Hollow are open year-round. but the trails east of Graham Hollow will be closed during certain seasons of the year.
Pere Marquette Riding Stables also offers pony rides and hay rides through the park. Contact us for additional details on hosting private parties and family celebrations.
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 2.08 mi (straight line)
Tara Point Inn & Cottages, Tara Point Drive, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.24 mi (straight line)
Grafton Harbor, Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.53 mi (straight line)
Grafton Harbor, Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.53 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Fun and Sports
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215 Water Street, Grafton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.54 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Guided Tours
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20995 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL 62037, USA
Distance: 6.08 mi (straight line)
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Green Tree Inn of Elsah, Mill Street, Elsah, IL, USA
Distance: 7.73 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark's Restaurant, South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.15 mi (straight line)
Missouri Artists On Main, South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.20 mi (straight line)
St. Charles Historic District, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.35 mi (straight line)
Katy Trail, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.37 mi (straight line)
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Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum, South Riverside Drive, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Distance: 13.65 mi (straight line)
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1106 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
Distance: 13.68 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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1000 Jessup Dr W, O'Fallon, MO 63366, USA
Distance: 16.22 mi (straight line)
Lewis and Clark Community College Benjamin Godfrey Campus, Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, USA
Distance: 16.68 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Guided Tours
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Josephine's Tea Room & Gift Shops, Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, USA
Distance: 16.89 mi (straight line)
Piasa Bird, Wise Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 17.11 mi (straight line)
Morrison's Irish Pub, State Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 17.80 mi (straight line)
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