Revealing OK’s Best Places to See Fall Colors On Horseback

Even though every department store already has all of their fall selection out, we're still waiting on a few changes from Mother Nature to officially call it fall in Oklahoma. One highlight every year is the fall foliage throughout the state.

It's true, there really are trees and mountains (or giant hills some call it) in Oklahoma. If you're a true western living lover, you'll want to experience the prettiest fall foliage on horseback in Oklahoma; and we know just where you can do it.

Riverman Trail Rides - Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Broken Bow, Oklahoma sits in the farthest eastern corner of the state, known for the more forested, mountain-like areas that cross into Arkansas. The miles and miles span of shortleaf pine and hardwood trees take your breath away when the fall colors kick in.

Riverman Trail Rides ride through trails beside Glover River, sometimes swimming in the river during the summer. It's perfect sweater weather, while peaceful and quiet, during the fall. Their horses are just as quiet and great guides through the forests of Broken Bow.

Beavers Bend Depot and Trail Rides - Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Another group, also in Broken Bow, offers a bit more than just horseback riding. But it's hard not to want to take the horses out on the gorgeous trails through Beavers Bend State Park.

Little ones can ride on the pony rides or join riders on a guided trail right through the forested areas of the park. On top of horseback riding, though, they are known for the train rides they offer at the same time.

Hard to turn down a relaxing ride and see the beauty of Beavers Bend with real or machined horsepower.

Old Caldwell Trail Stables - Fay, Oklahoma

Fall foliage isn't just about the leaves on or falling from the trees. Shrubs and even certain flowers bring out the life of neutral and red-dirt colors in nature here in Oklahoma.

The trails that seem easy to do for just about anyone are also some of the prettiest in Fay, Oklahoma, where the Old Caldwell Trail Stables like to guide riders through. The folks there make sure to give you your own instruction before hopping on and setting out for a few miles on horseback.

The best part of fall has to be the food and the fires. The Old Caldwell Stables actually offer a campfire meal for some of their rides, perfect for the real fall feeling in Oklahoma.

A to Z Guest Ranch - Smithville, Oklahoma

Sitting just 40 miles south of the Talimena State Park, who caught our attention for the best fall foliage in the state, you can take a ride through the same colorful trails near Smithville, Oklahoma.

The A to Z Guest Ranch offers rides on top of a stay in a gorgeous, rustic log cabin. If you've wanted to have as close to a "off the map" experience as possible, this place sounds like it's as close as you're going to get without changing your life completely.

Sequoyah Riding Stables - Hulbert, Oklahoma

It doesn't really matter if you're doing it by yourself or with your friends and family, horseback riding can really cure a lot of things in your soul. But when you're trying to really appreciate nature, you want to be surrounded by more than just people - you've got to get to the trees!

It's also important to have kind, quiet, sure-footed horses to make the ride a peaceful one. The Sequoyah Riding Stables have options for single or group riders with beginner friendly horses that you can trust on the trail. They've got plenty of experience with enjoying all parts of nature, there's no doubt the fall foliage is on that list.

Don't forget to check with each place beforehand before showing up, especially since reservations are required for most, if not all. Bear in mind that there are weight limits for the horses as well, but some on this list may offer a little something for more than just the riders.

Happy riding!