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Hiking Treks with Pack Stock (Extended)

This summer let our mules carry your gear on a hiking trip. A traveling hiking trip with pack stock allows you to enjoy walking the scenic trails without heavy backpacks. Plan an average of 150 lbs. per pack animal and allow for packer's gear and grain for the animals. One packer is required for each 5 mules.

Packer (including horse) Call for price

Horse or Mule Call for price

Dunnage / Supply Drop-Off Trips

Let the packer and mules carry your supplies or backpacks to camp while you leisurely hike to meet them. Food drops or caches can be arranged for hiking parties on long extended hiking trips.

RATES: Charges are based on the number of packers, horses and mules necessary for your trip. The rates are on a per day basis. Check the wilderness area below to see how many days you'll need to calculate your price.

Packer Call for price (one packer per 5 horses/mules)

Horses Call for price

Mules Call for price (one mule per 150 lbs of gear)

Wilderness Area #1

Includes all locations between the pack station and the John Muir Trail

2 Day Round Trip

Wilderness Area #2

Purple Lake and Ram Meadow

3 Day Round Trip

Wilderness Area #3

Virginia Lake, Ram Lakes, Tully's Hole, Horse Heaven, Cascade Valley, Grassy Lake, Olive Lake, Peter Pande, Wilbur May, Beetlebug, Lost Keys Lakes and Lakes of the Lone Indian

4 Day Round Trip

(Maps of Wilderness Areas)

Saddle up this summer ... discover the endless adventure of a wilderness pack trip in the John Muir Wilderness, with opportunities for hiking and exploring, some of the finest fishing in the Fish Creek Basin, nature observation, and relax in the wonderful solitude. Hike winding trails to alpine lakes, clear mountain streams, rushing cascades, lush meadows, and secluded campsites with the breathtaking backdrop of exquisite peaks.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Dunnage is limited to 30 Lbs. per person on Horseback pack trips. You are encouraged to bring your personal tents weighing under 15 Lbs. which are not included in your weight limit.

Extra charge for overweight dunnage/extra gear.

Trip fee does not include alcoholic beverages or lodging the nights before or after the trip.

Trip itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen occurrences.

Two-man tents may be reserved for rental.

Guests are urged to provide their own filter bottles and iodine tablets if they are concerned about the water.

Pricing is based on the distance to your destination area, the amount of pack and/or riding stock used and the number of pack station personnel needed for your trip.

RESERVATION INFORMATION

Reservations depend on availability. Per US Forest Service Regulations space is limited to 15 participants on wilderness pack trips, including staff staying with your group.

Return your reservation forms with your non-refundable deposit to confirm the reservation. The deposit is 25% of the estimated cost of your trip.

The non-refundable balance of your trip is due 30 days prior to departure of your trip.

Additional weight or gear changes will be paid on departure day for all trips.

Monies are non-refundable but you may transfer them from one trip to another with 30 days notice prior to scheduled departure of original trip. After 3 years from the original trip date these monies are no longer transferable or usable.

Please note that your trip costs per person may change if some members of your party cancel.

A liability release and assumption of risk form must be signed by each participant prior to departure for all trips.