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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) $180 per day
Horse or Mule $90 each per day

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 $180 per day (one packer per 5 horses/mules)
Horses $90 per day
Mules  $90 per day (one mule per 150 lbs of gear)

Wilderness Area #1
Includes all locations between the pack station and the John Muir Trail
1 Day In
1 Day Out

Wilderness Area #2
Purple Lake and Ram Meadow
1 Day In
2 Days Out

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
2 Days In
2 Days Out

(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

1. 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.
2. Extra charge for overweight dunnage/extra gear.
3. Trip fee does not include alcoholic beverages or lodging the nights before or after the trip.
4. Trip itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen occurrences.
5. Two-man tents may be reserved for rental.
6. Guests are urged to provide their own filter bottles and iodine tablets if they are concerned about the water.

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