California's Northern Coast Trail Riding Vacation
The California Northern Coast Trail is a five-day, five-night ride. Located just one hour
south from San Francisco, along the undisturbed California Coast. Discover the pace of
nature on this horseback riding vacation. Long before maps and diaries were inked on
Spanish galleons, the indigenous people, the Ohlones, sang the name of this place:
“Dancing on the brink of the world.” Your host and horses are located on site at your
picturesque seaside inn which overlooks a spectacular stretch of rugged bluffs
surrounded by endless acres of wilderness, rolling coastal hills and secluded beaches.
This offers a great base camp for the first half of your horseback trail ride vacation. The
final day of riding will cross through backcountry wilderness over to a charming turn of
the century Inn for your last night in a coastal town that still retains its 19th century
atmosphere.
Nearly 400 years ago, Spanish maritime explorer Sebastian Vizcaino described this part
of the coast as “swarming with wild, large seabeast, including otters, seals and whales.”
On land, his expedition found an abundance of deer, foxes, bobcats and grizzly bears.
Except for the grizzlies, all these other species still roam the trails you will explore while
enjoying the comfort of the Tennessee Walking horse's unique “running walk” and
“rocking chair canter.” The long, smooth stride covers an amazing amount of ground
without expending a lot of energy. The Tennessee Walking horse is known for its gentle
disposition and affectionate manner and riding one of these gaited horses will spoil you
for the rest of your life.
You will ride through wilderness areas that are accessible to few travelers. The ride will
traverse coastal grassland, seasonal wildflower filled meadows and stands of Redwood
trees. You will cross creeks and encounter wildlife ranging from herons, hawks to deer
and possible sightings of coyote and bobcats with the spectacular Pacific Ocean as your
backdrop view. You will have ample opportunity for canters over the rolling coastal hills.
After a full day of riding you can experience under the stars the warmth and relaxation
of the “California outdoor hot tub” to sooth the muscles.
Other sightseeing excursions include the coastal towns of Pescadero, Half Moon Bay
and Santa Cruz to sightsee and shop for handcrafted gifts. Take a tour of Harley Farms,
a local organic goat farm that produces excellent goat cheese and where you can make
your own cheese to take home with you, or visit the local Bonny Doon Winery in the
coastal hills nearby.
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California Northern Coast Trail
2008 Dates and Prices:
Sunday to Friday, April 13 to October 26.
$2,325 per person, sharing
$675 single supplement
5 nights hotel/B&B accommodation, 4 ½ days guided trail riding, breakfast each day, 4 lunches, first night’s dinner, 50 minute massage, horse, tack and tax.
Meeting Point:
San Francisco or San Jose Airports. Transfers are not included. Car rental recommended.
Saddles:
English, western, Australian
Other Activities:
Spa, yoga, mountain bike riding, hiking, kayaking, winery tour, tour of working goat cheese farm, Ano Nuevo State Park, Santa Cruz Board Walk, historic Pigeon Point Light House, Bib Basin Redwood State Park.
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