Looking for an adventure for the entire family? Sit back and relax in your very own horse-drawn carriage as your guide leads you through the idyllic winding forest trails of Cades Cove. Our knowledgeable carriage drivers will entertain you with tales of the history of the area while pointing out the native plant and animal life.
Meet our beautiful carriage horses and learn how things were done in days gone by. It’s the best way to discover the old Cades Cove.
Carriage rides are 30 to 45 minutes in length. They depart throughout the day have no weight or age limit. However, we do limit the carriage to 6 passengers and that depends on the passenger's size.
Reservations for guided carriage rides will not be accepted. All rides are subject to weather and trail conditions.
Hours
March 3 - November 30:
9:00AM to 4:30PM
Rates
$27.00 per person Ages 13+
$15.00 per person Ages 2-12
Our comfortable, truck-pulled, hay-filled trailers carry you on a nostalgic ride through the picturesque Cades Cove Loop Road, surrounded by preserved 19th and early 20th century farming communities. Cool mountain breezes, towering forests, and birdsong tickle your senses as the miles of serene vistas in all directions take you back to another era. On your fully-narrated adventure, you may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife inhabiting Cades Cove, such as white-tailed deer, black bears, raccoons, turkeys, and woodchucks.
Our knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the tales of the early settlers and how they made a living from the land while creating a new community. Learn about farming, home life, religion, and recreation of our ancestors, as well as the challenges they face as they settled the area.
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| Hayride Schedule |
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| March 3 through May 31 |
10:00AM, 1:00PM, and 3:00PM |
| June 1 through August 15 |
10:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, and 6:00PM |
| August 16 through season closing: |
10:00AM, 1:00PM, and 3:00PM |
Our hayrides are subject to a minimum of 2 riders per scheduled time and up to 55 riders. Hayrides last approximately 1 1/2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic around the loop road. During special occasions, we offer ranger-led hayrides as scheduled by the Park Service.
Due to the popularity of guided hayrides, we will accept reservations for groups of 15 riders or more with a signed tour contract and a 50% deposit. Reservations will not be accepted for groups without a 50% deposit or less than 15 riders. All rides are subject to weather and trail conditions.
Rates
$25 per person Ages 16+
$15 per person Ages 2-15
Ranger-Led Hayrides
Schedule will be posted as soon as the Park Service makes it available or contact the Cades Cove Riding Stables at
865-448-9009.
Prices are $22.00 per person Ages 13+. $17.00 per person Ages 2-12
