Herron Park is currently closed to horses
About Herron Park
Don't forget to reach out to your county and city commissioners and express appreciation for Herron Park.
Important things you need to know
Herron Park has Limited Cell Coverage - plan your trip accordingly.
Dogs must be leashed at all times
Printed maps are available at the hiker/biker parking lot
All riders must pay a $15 day use fee in the box at the entrance to the stabling area
If you are not a HPE member, use of jumps and/or arenas requires a use fee
Trail Riding
Herron Park Trails
Herron Park boasts a robust network of multi-use trails that feature wooded terrain, single and double-track, and a taste of mountainous Montana terrain. The park is a great place to bring your horse to help them practice existing peacefully with other trail users.
Trails are frequented by hikers and mountain bikers, who may not know how to act around horses. Be alert - be aware of blind corners and don't be afraid to ask for more space if you think your horse needs it. Be sure to download maps ahead of time!
Foys to Blacktail Trail
The Foys to Blacktail trail is a 13.5 route that connects Herron Park to the Blacktail Ski Resort. There is a shelter at mile 5.6, and a variety of forest service roads and use trails past the Emmon's Saddle trailhead.
Eventing Facilities at Herron Park
Dressage Arena
Two standard size (long court) sand dressage arenas with judges boxes.
Note - the arenas are near a footpath frequented by hikers and bikers. Be aware of your surroundings.
Cross Country Jumps
Herron Park has jumps that range from introductory to preliminary. Course features a water complex, combos, coops, trakehner, tables, corners, chevrons in an assortment of sizes, difficulties and terrains. Very inviting intro options and no shortage of challenges for more advanced teams.
While jumps are regularly maintained by volunteers, inspect the take off and landing of jumps as weather, other facility users, etc. can potentially create hazards.
Show Jumping
Volunteers set show jumps in several places. Course layout varies from year to year - guests are welcome to move jumps around, but please reposition them to how you found them to make life easier for volunteers setting up for shows.