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Vx3 Trail Rides
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318 reviews
#2 of 21 Outdoor Activities in Blowing Rock
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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See the North Carolina mountains like never before! Enjoy customized horseback riding in Moses Cone Memorial Park with experienced trail guide Tim Vines. 3 Hour ride on trustworthy horses with easy trails in Blowing Rock NC. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Age restrictions. Weight restrictions. Social distancing is easy on a horse!
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Sue R
Winston Salem, NC7 contributions
Fantastic! Do it!
Oct 2021
Fantastic! Do it! Tim was great, especially with a hesitant teen who he had smiling and leading the way by the end of the ride. I loved that this was a longer (2.5-hour) ride which gave us a chance to get comfortable on the horses and left plenty of time to relax and enjoy the ride and wonderful scenery. Tim was full of interesting information about 'The Cone' and we loved hearing stories and seeing pictures and videos of his horses (who we were riding) barrel racing. Tim was a pleasure and took the time to get to know us alll~ Best of all, small groups only!
Written October 6, 2021
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Cassara
Charlotte, NC200 contributions
Best way to experience Moses Cone
Oct 2021 • Couples
From the moment we arrived, our guide Tim was attentive and thoughtful while matching horse to rider. He was entertaining throughout the ride and was full of stories from the history of Moses Cone to the idiosyncrasies of each of the horses. I rode the beautiful mare, Oto, and she took very good care of me. This is not a nose to tail ride but it is as safe as horse back riding can be! I recommend VX3 to anyone that wants to explore this beautiful park.
Written October 25, 2021
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RingaDings
Cary, NC111 contributions
Great Horses and Beautiful Carriage Trails through Moses Cone
Oct 2021
If you want to do this Trail Ride in the Fall or other busy time of year, book MONTHS in advance. We booked in June for a mid-October time. And we picked the perfect time! The weather and colors of Fall were spectacular. Tim is the owner of Vx3 Tail Rides, and he did an outstanding job. The horses were beautiful and well cared for. They responded well and were fun to ride, but you do have to be alert and make sure they are paying attention to you. The trail ride was through various carriage trails in Moses Cone area. We did stop for a break at the Moses Cone Manor where there are restroom facilities available. The ride was 2.5 hours long and just a lovely ride through beautiful areas. Tim is chatty and enjoyed entertaining his guests with good information about Moses Cone Family and area. Some of it may or may not be true. ha. Book this excursion for a fun time. Highly recommend.
Written October 16, 2021
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Casey M
1 contribution
A great adventure!!
Feb 2023 • Family
I highly recommend booking with Vx3. Tim was an awesome guide and we had a blast. We had a group of 5 (3) first time riders, and the ride was great with easy trails, beautiful views and conversations with Tim which gave us many laughs. We will definitely book again with Tim our next visit!! Thank you Tim for the experience!!
Written February 24, 2023
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Scott B
Springfield, United States15 contributions
Very nice horses, knowledgeable guide and beautiful area!
May 2021
Signed up to take a ride with Vx3 several months ago. We showed up 30 minutes early because I was not sure how long it would take to find it.
Brad was ready to go when we got there and we got started early too. Had a great trip. His horses were well taken care of and well mannered. Brad knew a lot about the area and was able to give us fun and interesting facts on the Cone mansion, Blue Ridge Parkway and Blowing Rock area.
I understand Brad is the Brother of Tim who started Vx3 and now Brad does the majority of the trips.
We will go back and ask for Brad to be out guide. He told us that he has 4 different loops to ride and you see different things on each ride.
Thank you Sir for a great afternoon!
Written May 30, 2021
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LadybugRiceLake_WI
Rice Lake, WI349 contributions
Unforgettable ⛰ 🐴
May 2021 • Couples
What a great way to explore Moses H. Cone Memorial Park!! The three of us (my husband and I, plus my Mom) had an amazing time riding the trails with Tim, and learning the history of the trails and park. We hadn’t been on horses in quite some time, but Tim made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. His horses (Otoe, Jet and Drifter) were very well-mannered and once we were on our way back to our rental cabin we all commented on how much fun we had and how we’d book another trail ride the next time we stay in Boone. Tim, thank you so much!!!!!!
Written June 1, 2021
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Kimery B
1 contribution
Best Spring Day in the Mountains
Apr 2021 • Friends
My favorite part was....everything!! Tim expertly matched his horses to the folks who were there to ride. It was a beautiful trail on a beautiful spring day. Tim spoke very knowledgeably about the history of the Moses Cone Park during the ride which made it that much better. Our break in the back 1/3 of the ride allowed us to walk around the Moses Cone house, carriage house, take pictures, etc. Can't wait to book our next ride with Vx3.
Written April 8, 2021
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TimVines
Thank you for your review and for riding with me. I too can't wait for you to come ride again!
Written May 28, 2021
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Mollyme
1 contribution
Totally Amazing!
Mar 2021 • Solo
I happen to go on a solo ride with a great guide, Brad. He was punctual and polite. He made this a real off road experience. I felt safe and entertained. I had a great horse with wonderful scenery on a beautiful day! These guys definitely set the bar for an authentic ride instead of a measly follow the leader trail where there’s not much effort involved. He had us stop at some great summits with great photogenic views. I will definitely come back!
Written March 29, 2021
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Amanda W
Charlotte, NC1 contribution
Trail Riding with Brad!
Jul 2020 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time riding the beautiful trails with our guide, Brad! I had experience riding, but my boyfriend didn’t, and we both had a great ride.

As a client, I felt that I was able to go at the pace I wanted to. Brad shared stories about the property, we sang and did a few bird calls. It’s also great, that there is a break point for both the horses and riders. Letting the horses time to Recuperate, and riders to walk around, use the restroom, grab water, Or time to explore the property.

We had a fantastic time, and plan on going again with our new friend, Brad.
Written July 8, 2020
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TimVines
Thank you - please let us know when you want to ride again!
Written August 7, 2020
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Chris S
1 contribution
Unforgettable Experience
Sep 2021 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time exploring Moses Cone Memorial Parks trails with the tour guide Brad. His boisterous personality and knowledge of the area made for an entertaining and informative experience. The horses were well trained and beautiful. The price was well worth the time spent forest bathing. I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking to try a trail ride, regardless of experience level. Note: those new to horseback riding will likely experience some soreness in the bottom area, it shall pass 😄
Written October 8, 2021
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