Take a look at the highlights of happenings on the equestrian trails throughout Michigan. MHTA and other equestrian trail organizations work very hard to improve the trails and campgrounds for all to enjoy. Reminder to please join trail organizations as a member to show your appreciation for all they do for us. You can find links to all the equestrian trail organizations in Michigan here.
The cabins at Sleepy Hollow State Park and Waterloo Recreation Area that are available for camping with your equines are now easily identified and reservable on the MiDNR website. Choose the equestrian tab and click equestrian-friendly lodging to easily...
In very exciting news for Michigan, we have a brand new trail association that has formed to unite the trail volunteers across the Upper Peninsula. Find them HERE Please join them as a member to support their work as...
Great Lakes Distance Riding Association is bringing back the distance riding Shore to Shore for 2025. This is a one year opportunity, so if you’ve always wanted to do it, make plans for the 2025 season. July 27th –...
Trail 5 was a big project that required multiple work bees and great cooperation between USFS staff and Hungerford Trail Riders volunteers. Bridges through wetland were replaced with a sustainable turnpike that will address the issues long term. Work...
The separation of trails is now complete so that mountain bikers & equestrians may enjoy separate trail riding opportunities at Proud Lake. Thank you to the DNR, Proud Lake Trail Riders and Motor City Mountain Biking Association for their...
Headquarters Lake is now on the reservation system. This is great news as it's a LONG drive for many riders and to know you have a spot when you get there is a great incentive to making the trek...
Thank you for your generous donation to MHTA. We appreciate your support and all monies will go back into our efforts on behalf of the trail riders and organizations of Michigan. Thank you for your work on behalf of...
Waterloo Switchback Thank you to Waterloo Horsemen Association for their hard work on improvements to one of Waterloo’s most iconic trail features, the Switchback. Riders will enjoy your work for years to come. ARPA funding granted by the DNR,...
Fort Custer Horse Friends Association built their new equestrian campground in 2019 and now it is our first public equestrian campground with electricity! Seven overnight camping sites sit just off the staging area, all with electrical hook up. With...
