Sleds /Sleighs & Horses

Boyne City

Avalanche Preserve
1129 Wilson Street
231-582-3641

Sledding hill, outdoor ice rinks, and cross-country skiing.  Open 4-9 p.m. weekdays; Saturdays and Sundays noon - 9 p.m.  FREE access.

Boyne Falls

Boyne Mountain
One Boyne Mountain Road
800-GO-BOYNE

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides: It’s lovely weather for an evening ride at Boyne Mountain offered nightly December 26-30 and each Saturday throughout the winter season beginning December 20th (weather permitting). Rides depart every 30 minutes, running 6 – 9 pm from the mountain-side entrance of the Mountain Grand Lodge Grand in the circle drive. Rides free to houseguests; $10 per person otherwise.

Harbor Springs

Birchwood Farm Equestrian Center
518 West Townline Road
231-526-2868

Sleigh rides are offered both on-site and off.   Reservations required.

Boyne Highlands
600 Highlands Drive
231-526-3080

Dog Sled Rides: Experience the thrill of a sled dog ride offered at Boyne Highlands daily from December 26 through January 1 and on most Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the winter beginning December 20th. Rates are $75 per sled load for a ½ hour ride and $150 for a special one hour excursion. (A sled holds two adults or one adult and 2 small children). Please dress weather appropriate! Reservations recommended.

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides: It’s lovely weather for an evening ride at Boyne Highlands offered nightly December 26-30 and each Saturday throughout the winter season beginning December 20th (weather permitting). Rides depart every 30 minutes, running 6 – 9 pm from the front entrance of the Main Lodge. Rides free to houseguests; $10 per person otherwise.

Sledding hill. Open 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. FREE access.
 

Levering

North Country Farms
231-838-8402

Horseback trail riding available all year 'round (weather permitting.).  Reasonable prices make this a good family option. 

Sleigh rides behind a team of draft horses are available at this farm or on location! By appointment.

Petoskey & Bay View

Stafford's Bay View Inn
Bay View
231-347-2771 ~ 800-258-1886
Sleigh rides offered on Saturday evenings during the winter. Call in advance. Discounts for lodging and dining guests; otherwise $10.00.

Terrace Inn
Bay View
231-347-2410 ~ 800-530-9898
Sleigh rides begin the first Saturday in January and are held every Saturday until the end of February from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations on the half hour.  Tickets are $10.00 for house and dining guests; $12.00 for the general publc.

Dog sled rides:  Available on the weekends of January 7 - 9 and
February 20 - 22, 2009.  Call the Terrace Inn for details.

Petoskey Winter Park
Winter Park Lane
231-347-1252
Spacious sledding hill. Outdoor ice rink and hockey rink with limited skate rental (minimum charge). Open 4-9 p.m. weekdays, noon to 9 p.m. weekends. Concession and warming hut. Access is free.