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Pere Marquette Riding Stables

15780 State Highway 100 West, Grafton, IL 62037

Hiking & Trails

Pere Marquette State Park offers nearly 20 miles of equestrian trails.

Pere Marquette Riding Stables is open for trail rides every day except Tuesday, weather permitting, from May through October. Get ready to sit back and enjoy a 45-50 minute horseback ride through beautiful Pere Marquette State park. You will be riding 2 1/2 miles of scenic trails that will treat you to the sites and clean air nature has to offer. Make sure to keep an eye out for the local wild life such as deer, turkey and red tail hawk that are frequently seen during this ride. The trails to the west of Graham Hollow are open year-round. The trails east of Graham Hollow will be closed during certain seasons of the year.

The company also offers pony rides and hay rides through the park. Contact them for additional details on hosting private parties and family celebrations. Parking area for trailers on Graham Hollow Road.

 

What's happening nearby...

Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park

Pere Marquette State Park •  Dec 28 – Feb 16 @ 8:30AM

A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.

Read more about Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park

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