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Most State parks in Southern Illinois offer trails for equestrians. We recommend you call ahead to determine if the trail is open. Etiquette for Equestrians- Horseback riding is only permitted on public lands in permitted state parks, conservation areas and state forests specifically designated for equestrian use. Do not ride in designated Natural Areas.
- Riders must stay on designated trails. Do not make any new trails, short cuts or trail modifications. Do not detour around muddy areas or obstacles
- Do not tie horses directly to trees. Take an extra rope with you so you can cross-tie your horses between two trees when you stop for a break.
- Avoid patronizing horse campgrounds that that don't obey rules and regulations or respect the land.
- Make sure your horse has the temperament and training for riding on congested public trails. Busy, multi-use trails are not the proper place for schooling green horses.
- Advise other trail users of your horse's temperament: e.g. a horse with a tendency to kick should always wear a red ribbon on the tail or a stallion should wear a yellow ribbon. Assume that not everyone will know what these ribbons mean, so be prepared to explain or take the necessary precautions to avoid trouble.
- Obey posted speed/gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas. Cantering/galloping on crowded trails endangers everyone.
- Move to the right to allow faster trail users to pass.
- Announce your intentions to pass other trail users and reduce speed in order to pass safely. Pass on the left only.
- Remove your horse from the trail if you begin experiencing behavior problems.
- As a courtesy to others in your group, use appropriate hand signals for turning, slowing, etc., and give verbal warning for dangers on the trail (e.g. holes, low branches).
- Remember that other trail users may not be familiar with horses or their reactions to new experiences. Your horse may be another trail users introduction to horses, what you do is a reflection of the local horse community. Cheerfully answer questions about your horse. You are an ambassador for the entire equestrian community.
- Do not clean out your trailer in the parking/access area.
- On multiple use trails, step off the trail (if no damage will occur) if your horse needs to relieve himself, or kick the droppings off the trail.
Park | Address | City | Length (Miles) | Terrain
(Legend Below) | Times Closed | | Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area | 12609 E 1700th Ave | Hutsonville | 9 | L S P T | 11/1 - 4/30 | | Ferne Cliff State Park | P.O. Box 110 | Goreville | 12 | G R T | 11/1 - 3/31 | | Giant City State Park | 336 Church RD | Makanda | 12 | R T | 11/1 - 5/1 | | Hamilton County Conservation Area | RR 4 | McLeansboro | 10 | S T P | Firearm dear hunting season | | Horseshoe Lake State Park | 3321 Hwy 111 | Granite City | 4 | L A | Varies | | Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area | 1081 Conservation RD | Baldwin | 9 | L T A | 11/1 - 1/15 | | Pyramid State Park | RR 1 Box 290 | Pinckneyville | 13 | G P T A | 10/15 - 4/15 | | Randolph State Fish and Wildlife Area | 4301 S Lakeside RD | Chester | 8 | G T F P A | 11/1 - 4/15 | | Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area | RR 1 Box 338 | Bonnie | 8 | L S T | Waterfowl hunting season | | Saline County Conservation Area | 85 Glen D Jones RD | Equality | 3 | R T G W | 11/1 - 3/15 | | Trail of Tears State Park | 3240 State Forest RD | Jonesboro | 17 | R L T | Shotgun deer hunting season | | Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area | 4301 S Lakeside RD | Chester | 10 | G T F P | 11/1 - 4/1 | | Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | 11094 Ranger RD | Whittington | 9 | L F A T | Very wet | Legend:
Level; Slightly rolling; Gently rolling; Rugged; Field edges, open fields;
Prairies, grasslands; Agricultural; Wildlife food plots; Timbered. |
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