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Benton Hot Springs & Mustang Trail Ride
May 9-13, 2008
$595 tent, $695 room - double occupancy, $725 room single

Ride, Explore & Observe Wild Mustangs

We are offering a great opportunity for guests to spend two nights in a room at the Old House Bed & Breakfast at the Hot Springs. You can either camp in a tent at Benton or have a room at the Old House. The last two nights we’ll all camp in tents at our wilderness style camp in Pizona.

Private horses and mules are welcome and we set up individual pens for those bringing their own animals. All vehicles and trailers are left at Benton when we head to our camp in Pizona.

All riding is at a walk and we take pack animals along for extra water, camera equipment and personal items.


Click Here for pictures of Old House at Benton Hot Springs and our Pizona campsite.


Bed and Breakfast Courtyard

Itinerary
Friday: Check in time after 3 pm at the Old House at Benton Hot Springs. We will have dinner at 6:30 pm and plenty of time to explore the historic buildings and mining town of Benton. (Guests that want to arrive Saturday are welcome to join the trip Saturday morning).


Saturday: Leisurely ride to an overlook in the Benton Range. Plenty of time to tour the ghost town and cattle and buffalo ranch. Evening music and lecture on the history of the mining area and wild horse population.

Sunday: We break camp and ride from Benton Hot Springs over the Benton Range into Adobe Valley with spectacular views of the White Mountains and Sierra Nevada. Good opportunity to see wild horses that water at Black Lake.


Monday: Ride out early to visit the Pizona high country. We ride through the meadows past Upper Pizona Springs to McNamara Lake and McBride Flats looking for fresh horse tracks. We’ll track horses and look at the new foals in the herd. It will be a full day in the field; we break the trip into groups to allow the more limited riders the opportunity to head back to camp early.


Tuesday: The ride will head back through the hills overlooking Upper Adobe Valley and terminate at River Springs. A van will take guests to Old Benton Hot Springs to your cars, about 3 P.M.





Trip Fee:

Meals from dinner on May 11th through lunch on May 15th, riding animals, guides, cook, tents, and camp equipment.

$595 Tent accomodations for entire trip
$695 Room at Bed & Breakfast at Old Benton for first two nights, then tent camping at Pizona (double occupancy)
$725 Room at Bed & Breakfast at Old Benton for first two night, then tent camping at Pizona (single occupancy)
***Additional charge of $26 for USFS/BLM outfitter-guide fee.

Guests not riding on trip may join us to camp or stay for Friday night through Sunday morning. $75 per person for tent camping and meals through breakfast on Sunday. Cost for staying in room at Old House will be $135 (double occupancy)

What to Bring

Dunnage limit is 40 lbs. per person. Bring personal belongings in stout canvas or nylon duffels; suitcase O.K. Sleeping bags can be in separate duffels. Attach name to dunnage, camera, canteen, etc. Tent provided; however, you may bring your own private tent if under 15 pounds; not included in 40 lb. weight limit.

You provide your own alcoholic beverages (if desired). We provide a saddle bag for trail necessities. Please do not bring your own saddlebag unless it is pocket size.

  • Sleeping bag with a comfort range of 20 to 60 degrees and a moisture proof ground cloth.
  • Air mattress or small 1/4"-1/2" foam hip pad recommended - your night's rest will affect your next days enjoyment. Bring the best sleeping pad you can manage.
  • Broad-brimmed hat is essential for protection from sun at high altitude. It must have strings to keep from blowing off.
  • Sunglasses (RX glasses) - high altitude sun is BRIGHT!
  • Coffee mug (plastic for camp)
  • Pint water bottle for your horn bag
  • Pocket knife or small multi-tool
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Camera and film (sturdy strap)-- if using digital - don't forget an extra battery and card
  • Rain jackets and pants or slicker (rolled up you can tie them to the back of your saddle)
  • Hat protector (to keep your hat dry)
  • Light jacket (windbreaker)
  • Wool or fleece pullover/sweater (layers will keep you comfortable)
  • Heavy jacket
  • Bandana
  • Woolen cap (evenings can be cold)
  • Gloves (recommend gloves for riding, may want warm gloves for evenings)
  • Socks
  • Riding boots
  • Shoes for camp (moccasins, athletic shoes, etc)
  • Shirts and pants (long sleeved shirts offer sun, bug and branch protection)
  • Underwear
  • Bathing suit
  • Bath towel/wash cloth/soap (try a multi-use bar or liquid for use on hair, body and laundry. Biodegradable choices are available.)
  • Insect repellent such as Cutters
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • comb/brush clips/pins/ponytail holders
  • Shaving kit (a small mirror is helpful)
  • Sun Screen (lotion, cream or stick)- use liberally for sunburn and chapping prevention.
  • Chapstick with sun protection SPF 15 or better
  • Moisturizer (cream or lotion - altitude and sun can be dry and chap skin)
  • Prescription medicine (if required - if you have any allergies, remember to bring appropriate medication)
  • Band-aids, aspirin, ibuprofen, eye drops, moleskin for any blisters
  • Baby powder/Talcum powder (helps to relieve any raw or irritated areas from boots, clothes or saddles)
  • Kleenex
  • Jogging suit (sweats are comfortable for after-swim and campfire lounging)
  • Binoculars

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

  • Small notepad and pencil
  • Collapsible plastic wash basin (optional)
  • Solar shower (optional)
  • Liquor (be sure to check in with the packers to see that your liquor is packed safely)


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Rock Creek Pack Station provides all of its trips as a permitee of the Inyo National Forest.

All Trail Rides and Packing Schools are subject to an 8% regulatory reservation fee, plus 2% USFS fee.

NOTICE: Persons of any race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or with any handicapping condition are welcome to use and enjoy all facilities, programs and services of USDA (Forest Service).

Discrimination in any form is strictly against agency policy and should be reported to Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20520


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