SOUTH BLOOMINGVILLE BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours Above Red Rock: A Saddle Route Over South Bloomingville’s Iron-and‑Sandstone Ridges
A four-hour intermediate ride with Hocking Hills Horse Rides to the iron-and-sandstone Red Rock formation in South Bloomingville, offering high valley overlooks and the essential rules you need to know.
Four Hours Above Red Rock: A Saddle Route Over South Bloomingville’s Iron-and‑Sandstone Ridges.
This ride takes you to Red Rock, a large iron-and-sandstone formation outside South Bloomingville; along the way you’ll gain birds‑eye views down into valley country. Designed as an outdoor, intermediate-level experience, the route pairs scenic overlooks with an energetic four‑hour outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Red Rock’s iron-and-sandstone outlooks
Red Rock is a large iron-and-sandstone formation; from the ride you can oversee surrounding valleys from a bird’s-eye perspective, the defining visual moment of the route.
An intermediate four‑hour trail
The ride is best for intermediate riders, offering an exhilarating four‑hour excursion through terrain that reveals valley views and the geology of Red Rock.
Age, weight and group rules to note
There are specific participation rules: a weight limit of 255 lb, helmet requirements for some youth, and provisions for younger children that limit trail access—details to plan around before you arrive.
What the day feels like
What Four Hours on the Trail Feels Like
Over roughly four hours you move into the Red Rock formation, rising to vantage points where the valley stretches away below. The ride emphasizes scenic overlooks and steady trail work — the kind of outdoor journey that favors riders with some experience and leaves lasting landscape impressions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Riders aged 12–18 must wear a helmet; plan accordingly.
Anyone under 12 may take a hand‑led horse ride but will not be permitted on the trails; handheld horse rides cost $15 per ride.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The outing is a four‑hour ride.
What skill level is required?
The ride is best for intermediate riders.
What are the age rules?
People 12 to 18 years of age must wear a helmet; anyone under 12 can have a hand‑led horse ride but will not be permitted on the trails.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. The operator enforces a weight limit of 255 lb.
How much do hand‑led rides for young children cost?
Hand‑led horse rides cost $15 per ride.
What should I do if I have a large group?
If you have a group larger than six, please call to book.