White Mountains region of New Hampshire offer horseback riding trails

The spectacular mountain views are everywhere on the Franconia Inn’s 65-acre property, but there’s something special about seeing them from a saddle. At the Franconia Notch Stables, horseback-riding excursions take you over the Inn’s extensive trail system, through fields and forests and even over a river where your horse may stop for a drink, or, in the summer, give you a refreshing splash. Professional guides and beginner-friendly horses ensure a relaxing, one-hour trek through beautiful scenery. You might see deer, turtles, beavers, or even a moose! There’s a four-person maximum per tour, and riders must be at least 10 years old. The stables also offer horse-drawn sleigh rides in the winter!