Love Valley: The Town Where Cars Aren’t Allowed, Only Horses
Though you won’t find any cars in Love Valley, there is a parking lot for visitors who are unable to ride horses in.
The town offers over 2,000 acres of trail riding that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The trails offer breathtaking views of the Brushy Mountains and a chance to reconnect with nature.
There are many options for camping in the town. All of the campgrounds are horse trailer friendly, and many of them offer stalls for your equine travel partner.
For people who may want a less primitive option for overnight stays, there are also cabins for rent.
The charming little town has a general store, a cafe, two bars, an antique shop, western store, gift shop, leather shop, and a mercantile variety store.
The town’s old-west feel is complete with hitching posts available outside of the shops for horses!
Though the town is small, it is far from boring! Love Valley hosts monthly rodeos. Various individuals and organizations also host horse shows and trail rides.
A complete listing of their events can be found here.. Visiting equestrians are always
welcomed in the small town and invited to participate in events.
Visiting Love Valley
The unique experience of visiting Love Valley has attracted US Senators, governors, presidents, generals, and Chiefs of Native American tribes.
Musicians and actors are even attracted to the historic vibe of Love Valley. Rex Allen, Arthur Godfrey, and Fred Kirby have all visited the town.
With seemingly endless trails, rodeos, horse shows, and a charming small-town appeal, it’s easy to see why equestrians flock to Love Valley.
The town is always open for guests to walk through but many of the stores are only open on the weekends. For more information, visit the town’s website or follow their Facebook page.
Love Valley Update
Since writing this article, we have heard that Love Valley is in potentially serious financial trouble and is in danger of closing. The situation has been made considerably worse by the current economic situation and restrictions.
Please share this article to give them some much-needed exposure. It would be a shame to let this beautiful and unique place be closed to visitors!
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