Guided Horseback Riding in Sonoma County

Whether cantering on a beach at sunset with waves crashing alongside, comfortably stepping through a forest astride a gentle horse, or riding alongside neat rows of lush grapevines – you’ll find a horseback riding dream in Sonoma County, California.

Here’s an alphabetical list of places with guided horseback riding in Sonoma Wine Country. Horseback riding can mostly be done all year in Sonoma County. Though winter can be muddier, sunshine often comes along to help dry the trails.

Five Brooks at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay

Five Brooks is a working western horse ranch offering guided horseback trail rides with breathtaking ocean views. Follow miles of trails to lofty mountaintops, grassy meadows, coastal dunes, or the beach. Private rides are available, including a private picnic ride.

Horse ‘n Around Trail Rides, Bodega Bay

Horse ‘n Around Trail Rides offers a 60-minute ride through scenic sand dunes with panoramic views of the Bodega Bay harbor and Sonoma Coastline. There’s also a 90-minute beach ride with views of the dunes and harbor, plus riding along a stretch of beach. Or choose a trail ride on the Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm in nearby Bodega. This family-owned ranch has gorgeous views of the rolling coastal hills.

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma Horseback Riding, Geyserville

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma offers guided horseback rides with stunning views overlooking the Dry Creek Valley, Lake Sonoma, and the rugged Rockpile wine region. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Healdsburg, The Ranch offers a wilderness experience on horseback through Sonoma County’s largest 17,000-acre park. A variety of trail rides are available, from those suited for timid or first-time riders to more challenging treks.

Sonoma Valley Trail Rides, in the town of Sonoma

Explore a beautiful winery by riding through the vines on seasoned, gentle horses with an experienced guide from Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. As an option after your ride, you can enjoy a world-class wine tasting and/or picnic. Ride through the winery estate or an art and nature preserve. Horses suitable for riders of all levels. Riders must be 12 years or older; the weight limit is 225 pounds. Trail rides are offered year-round.

Triple Creek Horse Outfit, Glen Ellen

Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers guided Sonoma Wine Country rides at Jack London State Historic Park, where the celebrated author lived and maintained his Beauty Ranch along 20+ miles of trails. This state park boasts some of the finest riding trails in the world, past wine-producing vineyards through oak woodlands and shady groves of tall redwoods.

Riding On Your Own

If you have your own horse, these state and county parks offer equestrian trails.

Sonoma County Parks

• Cloverdale River Park, Cloverdale
• Crane Creek Regional Park, Rohnert Park
• Doran Regional Park, Bodega Bay
• Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
• Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma
• Hood Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
• North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
• Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol
• Riverfront Regional Park, Healdsburg
• Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, Windsor
• Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Glen Ellen
• Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa
• Taylor Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
• Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma

California State Parks

• Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville
• Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Guerneville
• Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen
• Salt Point State Park, Jenner
• Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood
• Trione-Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa

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Written by Sonoma Insider Suzie Rodriguez

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