4,000 Acres of Pine Forest Trail Riding in the Sandhills' Equestrian Country
$50-$80 per person (estimated)
Book direct via the vendor website
The Sandhills equestrian tradition predates the golf courses, and the Walthour-Moss Foundation, a 4,000-acre preserve of trails through longleaf pine forest, is the centrepiece. Trail rides through that landscape offer an experience distinct from anything else on the Pinehurst itinerary.
The pine forest, sandy trails, and quiet that characterise the riding terrain are the same elements that define the golf here, just experienced from a different vantage. Multiple stables in Southern Pines and the surrounding area run trail rides, with Fourth Rock Stables and Ride The Sky Stables among the regular options. The Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, a USHJA-recognised venue, reinforces the area's standing as a serious equestrian community, which lends the whole experience more credibility than a typical resort trail ride. The scale of the Walthour-Moss system, 4,000 acres of pine forest trail riding, is rare in the eastern United States.
By appointment only through individual stables. Estimated $50 to $80 per person for a one to two-hour trail ride. Walk-up availability is limited; advance booking is strongly recommended. Not bookable through Viator or similar platforms; contact the stables directly. Closed-toe shoes and long trousers required. Plan around morning or late-afternoon slots in summer to avoid the heat in the pine forest.