ROCK CREEK PACK STATION Craig and Herbert London
P.O.Box 248
Bishop, CA 93515
(760) 935-4493
Our 2010 Traveling Pack trips, Parent/Child Trail Rides, Hiking with Pack Stock and Horse Drives are listed below.
AUGUST SPECIAL TRAIL RIDE***
John Muir Wilderness
7 days
August 1-7, 2010
$1095
Rock Creek to Mammoth
Discover what a vacation was meant to be on this Seven-day trail ride. Ample riding each day with time to fish, hike or relax in camp. The trip traverses Mono, Silver and Duck Passes on the sixty-mile journey. Late August is the favorite time of year for seasoned Sierra Nevada visitors.
****Please note that the brochure lists this trip as a five day trip. It has been changed to a seven day trip and the cost is $1095.
LAKE OF THE LONE INDIAN TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
7 days
August 8-14, 2010
$995
Rock Creek to Mammoth
This seven-day trail ride goes through the most remote areas of Fish Creek and Mono Creek backcountry. Trip itinerary includes Mono Pass, Silver Pass and Jackson Meadow. Several layover days allow riders to further explore the surrounding lakes and meadows — Peter Pande, Wilbur May, Grassy, and Olive lakes.
For a more detailed description of the Lake of the Lone Indian Trail Ride click here.
SILVER DIVIDE TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
5 days
August 29- September 2, 2010
$745
Rock Creek to Mammoth
The ideal loop trip for those that like to see new back country. Spectacular trail riding as we cross Mono and Silver passes to reach Cascade Valley. Enjoy the camaraderie of those who enjoy a campfire and a good trail ride.
For a more detailed description of Silver Divide Trail Ride click here.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL RIDE
The John Muir Trail
John Muir/Ansel Adams Wilderness
Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
29 days
August 7-September 4, 2010
$4500
Tuolumne Meadows to Lone Pine
Complete the John Muir Trail Tuolumne Meadows to Lone Pine. Seven layover days allow for time to rest and explore the remote jewels of the Sierra Nevada. Call for information.
Click here for a day-by-day itinerary.
ANSEL ADAMS / YOSEMITE TRAIL RIDE
This trip has been cancelled. Please note that a similar itinerary is offered July 23-27.
John Muir and Ansel Adams WildernessYosemite National Park
August 14-20, 2010
This trip has been cancelled. Please note that it may be rescheduled in the beginning of August. Please call or check back.
Yosemite Wilderness8 days
Start from Tuolumne
Ride north on the Pacific Crest Trail to visit the treasures of the Yosemite Wilderness. McCabe Lakes, Matterhorn Canyon, Smedberg Lake, Benson Lake and Kerrick Canyon are highlights of this journey.
For a more detailed description of the Northern Yosemite Trail Ride click here.
DOROTHY LAKE TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
3 days
September 4-6, 2010
$475
Start and end at Rock Creek
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 seculsion without a long ride to camp.
LABOR DAY TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
5 days
September 4-8, 2010
Start and end at Rock Creek
Ample opportunity to explore the many lakes and streams of the Mono Creek area. On your layover days you can relax and set your own pace - fish, swim, hike, read or do nothing. Or, join a ride to see more country. Pioneer and Hopkins Basins are unsurpassed for alpine beauty. And, the Recesses offer a wide variety of lakes and streams with excellent fishing.
MONO CREEK TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
6 days
September 12-17, 2010
$995
Start and end at Rock Creek
The fantastic fishing and beauty of Indian Summer make this time a favorite for the oldtimers. We'll set up a camp near the confluence of Hopkins Creek and explore Pioneer Basin, Hopkins Basin and the Recesses.
To see a detailed description of the Mono Creek Trail Ride's itinerary click here.
PROFESSIONAL PACKING SCHOOL
John Muir Wilderness
6 days
September 11-16, 2010
$995
Start and End at Rock Creek
Master packing and outfitting skills in this September course on a six-day pack trip into Mono Creek. Emphasis on wrangling and moving camp daily to improve packing skills. This fall session will be an ideal course for those who have completed UC packing courses, Backcountry Horseman seminars and introductory packing clinics.
For a more detailed description of our Professional Packing School courses click here.
FALL COLOR TRAIL RIDE
John Muir Wilderness
3 days
September 17-19, 2010
$475
Start and End at Rock Creek
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 seculsion without a long ride to camp.
FALL HORSE DRIVE
Inyo National Forest/LADWP Land
4 days
September 25-28, 2010
Rock Creek to Independence
$925
Join us in herding the horses and mules to winter pasture in the Owens Valley. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. Beautiful time of year to ride. Write for additional brochure and details.
For a more detailed description of the Spring and Fall Horse Drives click here
You can email us, also.
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