Cataloochee Ranch

Cataloochee Ranch
119 Ranch Dr
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-926-1401

12 miles (23 minutes) from Lake Junaluska
MapQuest Directions from Lake Junaluska

Horseback Riding

Half-day Rides: Depart at 9:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. They last two to three hours depending on the route taken. Ranch guests: $45.00 per person; Non-guests: $50.00 per person.

All-day Rides: Depart at 9:30 A.M. They last approximately seven hours, and lunch is provided.

Day rides are scheduled when personnel are available. Ranch guests: $90.00 per person; Non-guests: $100.00 per person.

Private Rides: Available when staffing permits. $15.00 surcharge per person.

The minimum weight for a rider is 55 pounds, and the maximum weight for a rider is 225 pounds. The minimum age for a rider is six years.

Description from their website:
One translation of the Cherokee word "Cataloochee" is "wave upon wave," referring to the vistas of range after range of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains that can be seen from the Cataloochee Ranch in Western North Carolina.For more than sixty-five years, Cataloochee Ranch guests have been pampered by the traditions established by Tom and "Miss Judy" Alexander. Family and staff members extend a personal invitation to share our heritage and join with others who have visited our mountain-top domain and who return year after year to enjoy our diverse amenities.