Justin Trails

Redrock Trail Rides ~ Kathie Sullivan
13597 Katydid Avenue
Sparta, Wisconsin 54656
(608) 823-7865

Located high atop a scenic ridge in central Monroe County, the “Redrock” and surrounding land has been in the Sullivan family for four generations. Hence the name for the trail-riding business was born. On your ride to the rock you will find calming and tranquil beauty. Perhaps you’ll even spot some of the area’s whitetail deer, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, eagles, hawks and wild turkeys. Of course, since the trails are located on a working dairy farm, you will see a herd of Holstein cows grazing contentedly on a nearby hillside and maybe get to pet a new calf.

When you reach the “Redrock,” you will dismount and tie the horses for a walk out on the rock. From there you can fully enjoy the breath-taking beauty of several miles of valley below. Be sure to bring your camera to capture some of the beautiful scenery, and maybe a picture of you or the kids with your horse.

You may choose from any one of 31 horses. Rock N Red, Vega, Misty, Robbi, and Stilts  are just some of the gentle, well-broke, horses and ponies waiting to take you on the trails.

Justin Trails Resort does not have horses. Redrock Trail Rides is only 6 miles away.

Appointments are required!

• Morning rides begin at 9:00,9:30, 10:00 or 10:30. First reservation chooses the level of trail and time of morning ride.
• Rides may also be scheduled for 1:00, 3:00 or 5:00.          7:00 pm. rides need to be scheduled by noon.
• Redrock Trail Rides is just five miles from Norwalk on the Elroy-Sparta bike trail. Trail rides are offered from mid May through October.

Another option:  Michelle Rasmussen, trainer/owner of Morning Star Stable, 20496 Hematite Ave.,Tomah, WI offers lessons and training at her stable.  Call 608-372-3611 or cell phone 608-343-3605. email all4horses@centurytel.net.

Llama trekking with Dusty and Rusty through the trails here on the farm.  We halter them for you and walk with you for a one hour or two hour trek.  See photos in photo gallery under Accommodations.

If you have your own horse(s), ride the 10 miles of trails here at Justin Trails Resort.  We have a pasture with a chain link fence enclosure next to the llamas for your horses to graze.  Trail riding is $10/animal.

Our mission is to honor the land, environment and create a healing refuge for recreation, relaxation and rejuvenation for our guests.  We support rural, sustainable tourism by promoting local vendors who live and provide guests with recreation, food and lodging in the hills and valleys of southwest Wisconsin also known as the Driftless region.  Justin Trails was established in 1985.

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