The trail climbs two miles up to cross the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Old
Sweet Springs Road stage coach route and then two miles down, past the site
of historic Black Horse Tavern, a wayside inn during the 1800's. The
countryside around the Tavern has been the site of searches for the infamous
Beale Treasure rumored to be buried in Bedford County, Virginia. The
Glenwood Horse Trail is a permanently marked equestrian trail that winds 65
miles through the Glenwood District of Jefferson National Forest and is
maintained by volunteers from local horse clubs. The 30 mile trail is
challenging with two significant mountain climbs, single track wooded
trails, 20 feet of pavement, and some gravel roads with no car traffic.
There is adequate water on the trail and water provided at the vet checks.
The ride is managed by endurance riders for endurance riders.
SIXTY MILE RIDE RESULTS
13 Started - 13 Finished
1. Jeannie Waldron TF Red Rambow 6:47 BC
2. Lorretta Wazelle Brazosrom 6:49
3. Pat Oliva Falconeer 7:47
4. Dana Reeder Geym's Tinker Bell 8:19
5. Donna Green Chester Moyles 8:19
6. Kathy Eichelberger Bell's Snitzel 8:19
7. Debra Lynn Gilbert G.M. Chegall 8:19
8. Lisa Hedrick Bell's Fritzel 8:19
9. Betty Baird S.F. Naiffur (Fury) 8:19
10. Bill Cole Rush Creek Edge 8:32
11. Allison Edwards Shane's Charnell 9:53
12. Joe Edwards Marco 9:53
13. Nancy Lewis L.R.Princess Lilly 9:57
THIRTY MILE RIDE RESULTS
18 Started - 18 Finished
1. C'Je Slagle 3:22
2. Sara Lawson 3:22
3. Audrey Bostain 3:29
4. Rachael Poor 3:29
5. Karen Clark 3:43
6. Beth Rogers 3:43
7. Beth Brinkley 3:43
8. Andy Watkins 3:56
9. Annette Breed 3:57
10. Carolyn Greene 4:27
11. Betsy Chadwick 4:39
12. Annie Lichtenstein 4:56
13. Cindy De Marco 4:56
14. Elizabeth Humphrey 4:56
15. Michael O'Daniel 4:56
16. Sharon Preddy 5:04
17. Leigh Preddy 5:05
18. Teddy Lancaster 5:10
Currently there are plans for a fall ride and a spring ride for next year.
The fall ride will be announced as soon as a date can be determined.