ARE YOU READY TO RIDE?

                                          WELCOME 

                TO THE WATERLOO HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION.  

Waterloo Recreation Area with over 20,000 acres is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula. It has four campgrounds, swimming beaches, picnic areas, 11 fishing lakes, eight boat launches, nature trails, 47 miles of hiking trails, rustic cabins, And, Over 26 miles of equestrian trails and the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center.

Update:  The Waterloo Horsemen Assoc. sponsored a Saddle Up for St. Jude childrens Hospital
ride. The event took place at Farmlane Campground in the heart of Waterloo Recreation Area. We had a total of 18 riders and raised a total of $ 3,600.00. Thank you to all the riders, members and to the board members for all the help and support. And a great big Thank you to Donny Walz owner of Farmlane.
Tom Keene  St. Jude/chairperson

       

 

Check out our Upcoming Events: May 10, 2008 Work Bee/Meeting

Update: MEMORIAL DAY RIDE ! JOIN US!             

*All trails are maintained by the Waterloo Horsemen's Association.  Your donations and memberships are what keeps this beautiful location open to horseback riding. Please Join WHA and help us in our efforts and become a WHA member.   Click on any picture to look at our photo album.

       

Waterloo Recreation Area has over 26 miles of horse trails! A variety of terrain, scenery, and miles of trails is what makes Waterloo one of the most majestic places to ride in Michigan.   

            

Some trails will take you over rolling hills to the highest elevation in lower Michigan.  This view is priceless. Update: This area has been approved by the DNR to be a picnic area. The brush will be removed and the view will be even more beautiful! The types of trails vary from gravel to sand, open fields, stands of pines and hardwoods. 

 ( Please do not water your horse at this dam)

The wildlife is abundant in the area. Whitetail deer, turkey, pheasant, sand hill crane, fox, coyote and assorted other birds and mammals make their home here. Throughout the year the wildflowers paint the landscape with their beauty and color.  

     

 A fun destination for many is the Baldwin Creek crossing. You can tie your horse to the hitching post, sit at the picnic tables and enjoy lunch with friends before continuing your ride.  A great resting spot for you and your horse! 

 

Waterloo is a great place to meet new friends!

Thank You to the Waterloo Hunt Club for their help in cleaning/maintaining the trails!

 

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