If you’re looking for places for horse riding (or horse driving) close to State College and Penn State, this page is here to give you ideas of trails and places to go.

Map of State College Region

We have a useful map that shows many public horse riding trails around State College…

Map of area trails

Map of horse riding trails around State College and Penn State

Some suggested destinations include:

  • Moshannon State Forest (Black Moshannon park) – trail guide
  • Wopsononock Tract – trail guide
  • Lower Rail Trail – trail guide
  • Canoe Creek State Park – trail guide
  • Quehanna Wild Area – trail guide
  • Rothrock State Forest – many different regions
  • Bald Eagle State Forest – many different regions
  • Penn State’s Stone Valley Forest – select forest roads
  • Tuscarora State Forest – Lewistown area

State Game Lands 33, along Rt 322 west of State College CLOSED to horse riding with no warning in fall 2024 and Game Wardens have fined riders. Local judges have (unbelievably) upheld the fines despite PROOF that the PGC website still said there were 18 miles of trails open to horse riding. DO NOT RIDE THERE.