South Algonquin Equestrian Trails.
Guided horseback trail rides, pony rides, cabin packages, and equine campsites on Algonquin Park's south end.
The brief.
South Algonquin Equestrian Trails has guided riders through the south end of Algonquin Park and the Haliburton Highlands by horseback since 1999. Run from 4378 Elephant Lake Road in Harcourt, Ontario, it is a mother-daughter operation led by Tammy and Jocelyn Donaldson, who hold Equine Canada Trail Guide Instructor Certification. The stable offers guided trail rides from a half hour to five hours, pony rides for small children, a family pony picnic ride, and longer specialty rides including the 22 km High Falls ride and a 5-hour Scenic Ride. Multi-day cabin packages combine on-site lodging with three hours of riding each day and meals. The property also runs primitive equine campsites with covered stalls for guests bringing their own horses, plus a morning Saddle Up summer camp.
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Trail Rides (1/2 to 5 hour)
For: Riders by experience levelGuided trail rides through the south Algonquin forest in lengths from a half hour up to five hours, with longer rides reserved for more experienced riders. Riders are screened by experience level when booking.
1 hr $100 / 2 hr $175 / 3 hr $250 (plus HST)
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Pony Rides
For: Young or nervous childrenLed walks along a wooded trail for little ones too young or nervous for a full trail ride. Offered in increments from 10 to 30 minutes; helmets required.
$25 (10 min) to $65 (30 min), plus HST
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Family Pony Picnic Ride
For: FamiliesA one-hour ride offered Monday-Friday 12:30-4:00pm and weekends 9:00am-4:00pm, combining time in the saddle with a picnic.
$100 per rider (plus HST)
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High Falls 4hr Ride
For: Experienced riders onlyA 22 km scenic ride to High Falls for experienced riders, ending at the bottom of the falls.
$325 per rider (plus HST)
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Scenic Ride
For: RidersA 5-hour guided trail ride through the heart of the South Algonquin forest, led by a guide.
$400 per rider (plus HST)
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3 Day Horse Back Riding Adventure
For: Adults / overnight guestsA 3-day, 2-night stay in an on-site cabin with three hours of riding each day, plus meals.
$800 per person (plus HST)
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Side Kick Ride
For: Overnight guestsA 2-night, 3-day package including two 3-hour rides, with riding on the first and last days and an on-site cabin stay.
$670 per person (plus HST)
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Equine Campsites
For: Riders bringing their own horsesPrimitive forest campsites (sites 1-13) with covered wooden stalls and trailer parking; one site has hydro. Off-property liability insurance required; no stallions or carts on trails.
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Cabins
For: Overnight guestsThree on-site cabins (Cabin in the Woods, Dakota Cabin, Miss Jean's Cabin) nestled in the woods at the trail-riding facility.
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Saddle Up Summer Morning Camp
For: Ages 4 to 94When: June 29 - August (Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm)A morning program teaching how to catch, lead, feed, groom, saddle, and read horses, plus ring riding skills and a morning trail ride. Three hours of instruction each morning.
$120 per rider (plus HST); 50% off 5th day
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Worth knowing.
- 01Operating and exploring the south end of Algonquin Park by horseback since 1999.Source ↗
- 02Owners Tammy and Jocelyn Donaldson hold Equine Canada Trail Guide Instructor Certification.Source ↗
- 03Day Ride Passes for guests bringing their own horse are $26.50 plus HST.Source ↗
- 04Equine campsites offer 13 sites with covered wooden stalls; all riders must carry off-property liability insurance, and stallions and carts are not permitted.Source ↗
- 05Summer camp runs Monday-Friday mornings 9am-12pm starting June 29, 2026, for ages 4 to 94.Source ↗
Outside the door.
27° with 16 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.
Get in
touch.
- Website
- southalgonquintrails.com
- Phone
- 705-448-1751
- Address
- 4378 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt, Ontario K0L 1X0