Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 022 January 2013 | Page 12

Mountain Retreat
Offers Horseback
Riding All Winter
M

ORGANTON, N.C. –
Summertime isn’t the only
time for folks to enjoy outdoor
activities in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.

Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat,
located on Burkemont Mountain
in southern Burke County, offers
horseback rides to individuals and
groups throughout the winter.
The ranch has access to more than
30 miles of trails on its property and
in the adjacent South Mountains
State Park.

Hodges. “The rides are through the
mountains on logging roads. They
go into the woods and up to where
you have great views.”

Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat
Rides range in length from one to also has trails for hiking, as well as
six hours. Each ride includes safety three cabins for rent.
instruction and trail guides, and
utilizes trail horses born on site and “We adjust our packages to suit what
raised by ranch owner A.J. Hodge, people want. We offer trail rides
a certified horse trainer.
and hiking trails, and have cabin
rentals, too,” says A.J. Hodges. “It’s
“We have beautiful mountain not a resort, it’s a retreat.”
trails,” says co-owner Juleigh

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