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Each of the different departure dates will have their own specific itinerary, but all of them will follow the guidelines below:
- Your arrival and meeting at the Pack Station will be for 7:00am of Day 1 and most rides start at 7:30am. On the last day of the trip, a van takes you back to the pack station, generally around 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
- On the longer itinerary there are layover days where you can ride and explore the area from camp. Most of our camps also have opportunities for fishing during the day.-
Because the trip starts in the early morning, we highly recommend you make arrangements for an extra overnight in a local hotel the night before to experience minimum stress when finding the pack station and arriving on time.

4 Day Trip, AP Hilton Lakes Ride from Rock Creek -
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Be among the first of the season to enjoy the beauty of nearby Hilton Lakes, on this four-day trip we camp near Davis Lake, the largest lake in the area. There will be time for you to explore the upper lakes and the meadows below the Basin on horseback.

4 day Trip, AP Fourth of July Ride from Rock Creek- Click here for more info
Celebrate the 4th of July by starting out on a four-day trail ride to Davis Lake or Lake #2. Fishing is great, with day rides to Turk Meadows, Lower Hilton Creek and the Upper Hilton Lakes.

4 day Trip, AP Cottonwood Lake
Meet at Horseshoe Meadow and travel to our camp at Cottonwood Lake. We will have day rides from the camp. Return to Horseshoe. Outstanding Golden trout fishing!

5 Day Trip, AP Golden Trout
The route begins at Horseshoe Meadows and continues to South Fork Kern, then travel to our campsite near Golden Trout Creek below Tunnel Meadows. Layover days allow for rides to Little Whitney Meadows, South Fork of the Kern in Templeton/Ramshaw Meadows and options to ride to Kern Peak and Big Whitney Meadows. On the last day, we ride back to Horseshoe Meadows.

5 Day Trip. John Muir Trail (not offered in 2022 & 2023) - Click here for more info
This is a leisurely trip with a base camp near Mono Creek and Hopkins. Travel through scenic subalpine basins and enjoy a forested camp every night beneath the stars. An excellent introductory trail ride for first-time guests or those with only a few days vacation. The wildflowers are in full bloom and hopefully we will see deer, marmots, coyotes and a multitude of High Sierra birds.

3 Day Trip, AP Parent and Child Ride from Rock Creek- Click here for more info
We invite you and your child to join us for three days of riding, fishing and camping. Learn how to care for your horse and enjoy comfortable camping. A wonderful experience for those who enjoy meeting others with similar interests.

3 Day Trip, AP Labor Day Special
A leisurely trail ride to the lakes and streams of the East Fork of Rock Creek. Our camp at Dorothy Lake provides easy access to Catherine, Buck, Francis, Deer and Dam lakes. The Tamarack Basin provides alternating forest, meadows and streams - ideal for those seeking wilderness seclusion without a long ride to camp.

3 Day Trip, AP Fall Colors Special
A leisurely trail ride to the lakes and streams of the East Fork of Rock Creek. Our camp provides easy access to Catherine, Buck, Francis, Deer and Dam lakes. The Tamarack Basin provides alternating forest, meadows and streams - ideal for those seeking wilderness seclusion without a long ride to camp.

3 Day Trip, AP Dorothy Lake Trail Ride (not offered in 2022 & 2023) 
A leisurely trail ride to the lakes and streams of the East Fork of Rock Creek. Camp at Dorothy Lake gives easy access to Catherine, Buck, Francis, Deer and Dam lakes. The alternating forest, meadows and streams of the Tamarack Basin makes this the ideal trip for those seeking wilderness seclusion without a long ride to camp.

4 Day Trip, AP Hoover Lakes
Riders will depart from scenic Green Creek, and return there, riding up to East Lake. Enjoy great fishing and the secluded wilderness. The Hoover Lakes Basin is known for its beautiful lakes and unique Eastern Sierra landscape.

4 Day Trip, AP Mulkey Meadows Trail
Explore the Golden Trout Wilderness with a loop heading over Trail Pass into the meadows and stringers of the Kern Plateau. This is a secluded wilderness area with vast meadows and trails to explore. We make a loop with camps at Little Whitney and Big Whitney Meadows crossing both Barringer and Cottonwood Passes.



Note: This tour is operating under permit with the USDA Forest Service through Special Use Permit on the Inyo National Forest.
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John Muir Getaway Pack Trips
Tour Code: RTCA03
4 days / 3 nights
Dates : Jun-Sept

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Basic
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 06/20 - 06/23 4d / 3n 4 days - Hilton Lakes Pack T... 2 /12 Reserve
H 2024 06/21 - 06/23 3d / 2n 3 days - Parent & Child 2 /12 Reserve
A 2024 06/24 - 06/28 5d / 4n 5 days - Golden Trout Pack T... 2 /12 Reserve
B 2024 06/27 - 06/30 4d / 3n 4 days - Hilton Lakes Pack T... 2 /12 Reserve
H 2024 06/28 - 06/30 3d / 2n 3 days - Parent & Child 2 /12 Reserve
E 2024 07/04 - 07/07 4d / 3n 4 days - Fourth of July Spec... 2 /12 Reserve
I 2024 07/04 - 07/07 4d / 3n 4 days - Mulkey Meadows Trai... 2 /12 Reserve
H 2024 07/05 - 07/07 3d / 2n 3 days - Parent & Child 2 /12 Reserve
A 2024 07/08 - 07/12 5d / 4n 5 days - Golden Trout Pack T... 2 /12 Reserve
B 2024 07/11 - 07/14 4d / 3n 4 days - Hilton Lakes Pack T... 2 /12 Reserve
H 2024 07/12 - 07/14 3d / 2n 3 days - Parent & Child 2 /12 Reserve
C 2024 07/13 - 07/16 4d / 3n 4 days - Cottonwood Lake Pac... 2 /12 Reserve
F 2024 08/31 - 09/02 3d / 2n 3 days - Labor Day Special 2 /12 Reserve
G 2024 09/21 - 09/23 3d / 2n 3 days - Fall Colors Special 2 /12 Reserve
G 2024 09/28 - 09/30 3d / 2n 3 days - Fall Colors Special 2 /12 Reserve
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Tack: Western
Horses: Mostly quarterhorse mix
Pace: between 2 to 4 hours per day - mostly ...
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Airport: Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH)
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