Over the course of the month we will review both the trails & parks we’ve had the chance to ride at, as well as the ones we would still like to ride. Before we move on to the big trails though, let us not forget our own little Aldergrove Lake Park…

At the 2nd fork in the trail- Rock N Horse Trail

 ALDERGROVE LAKE PARK (264^th st & 8^th ave)

In my opinion this little park outperforms it size. The Rock N’ Horse Trail is about a 7 kms loop. The footing is crusher dust, perfect for barefoot horses, and the path is wide enough for 2 horses to walk abreast almost the whole way around.

Mid-way you will ride up a hill into a beautiful clearing, which offers a stunning view of Mt Baker as well as the other surrounding mountains, farmland etc.

There is a picnic bench and hitching post here, so you can bring along a packed lunch and have a break while enjoying the views. Great grazing for the horses here too.

This park is a firm favourite of mine for a few reasons:

-Its close and easy to get to.

-Its short enough to fit into an afternoon or a morning, when you only have a couple hours to spare.

Crossing the 2nd and biggest bridge in the park- it has a railings on both sides.

-Because of the great footing and well kept paths, it is a great training park- you can keep up a good pace the whole way around. It also has 2 bridges- which are great for using introducing young or green horses to.

– It is rideable all year round. You ride through beautiful forest that keeps you cool in summer and dry in winter!!

-Plenty trailer parking and an easy turn-around!

Click on the link for a printable pdf file map of Aldergrove Lake Park: http://www.campingandhorses.com/Aldergrovemap.pdf

The horses and I appreciating the view over the meadow to Mt Baker