Horseback Riding in Hiawassee, Georgia

The area around Hiawassee, Georgia, 2 hours north of Atlanta, offers a variety of outdoor activities. Horseback riding on mountain trails and along lakes, fishing, hiking to waterfalls or on the Appalachian Trail, and whitewater rafting are just a few of the local adventures. You also will find antique shops in Blairsville, 10 minutes from Hiawassee, challenging golf courses, wineries and art galleries.

  1. A Step Above Stables

    • A Step Above Stables offers private forest trail rides, lasting 1 to 2 hours, that overlook Lake Nottley. Reservations are recommended. For children under age 6 who are too young to ride a horse, the stable offers pony rides. The full-service stable also boards horses and offers horseback riding lessons. An equestrian team from the stables shows in local competitions.

      A Step Above Stables

      696 S. Mauney Road

      Blairsville, GA 30512

      706-745-905

      astepabovestables.com

    The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

    • The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa are open to anyone. The full-service resort offers 1- and 2-hour guided horseback trail rides. The stables accommodate beginners to advanced riders on 5 miles of trails. Horseback riding lessons are also available and there are pony rides for children under age 6. The resort also offers custom excursions, hayrides and catered picnic rides.

      The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

      6321 Highway 76

      Young Harris, GA 30582

      706-379-9000

      brasstownvalley.com

    Trackrock Riding Academy, Inc.

    • Trackrock Riding Academy, Inc. offers lessons for kids and adults, in Western or English style. One- and 2-hour guided trail rides through the Chattahoochee National Forest offer the chance to see wild turkey and deer. And on family-friendly 1-hour trail rides, children ages 18 months to 5 can ride with a parent. In the summer, kids can attend the academy's horseback riding day camp.

      Trackrock Riding Academy, Inc.

      202 Trackrock Camp Rd.

      Blairsville, GA 30512

      706-745-5252

      trackrock.com