Winter Horseback Riding at Lake Glendale Stables
Thu, Jan 01 – Sat, Feb 28, 2026
201 A Lake Glendale Rd, Golconda, IL 62938
A winter adventure, horseback riding in the Shawnee National Forest
With all the foliage gone from the trees, winter offers some great views of bluffs and rock formations in the Shawnee National Forest area. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, with no bugs in the cooler weather. Due to milder winters, several Southern Illinois stables offer year round riding, with or without guide service.
Places to stay nearby...
Lake Glendale Stables & Lodge
Golconda
Secluded lodging with horseback riding.
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Dixon Springs State Park
Golconda
Bold cliffs and crags overhang a bubbling brook, while large boulders overgrown with ferns, ivy, lichen, and moss fringe the hillside. Giant century-old trees interlock above…
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Willowbrook Cabins
Golconda
Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Only 6 miles to the Ohio River and Golconda Marina, but still…
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