Pack Trips

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Kennedy Meadows is dedicated to the principals of Leave No Trace

Here pack trips for the sportsman, or the entire family are provided with competent guides, packers, and cooks for "All Inclusive", the "Extended Trip", and the "Spot Trip". All Inclusive trips include a guide, cook, stock, food, and most equipment. The Extended Trip allows you to keep the packer and stock with you, thus allowing you to move camp, and fish and hunt in many different areas. On Spot Trips, the packer takes the party to a desired spot, and returns at a later date to bring them back to the pack station.

We limit One Day Spot Trips to 14 miles. Any point farther requires for the stock- one day taking you in and one day for the stock coming back, (four days total charge for round trip).

One packer can handle up to 8 head of stock, additional stock requires another packer. Safety regulations limit a packer to five pack animals under his control. We allow 150 lbs. per pack mule. Almost anything you wish can be packed in, such as food, beverages and other conveniences. All of our stock is chosen to accommodate everyone from the smallest child, to the most experienced adult rider.

To make reservations: send us the number of saddle and pack stock needed; desired destination; date of going in and coming out; plus 20% deposit on drop trips and 50% on extended trips. NOTE. Get reservations early.

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Pack Trip Guidelines

1. Pack mules can be rented by day or by week
2. Emigrant Lake, Spring Meadow, or a 15 mile limit are considered a one day trip; any distance farther requires a two day trip.
3. Arrival time at the Kennedy Meadows Pack Station is 6:30 A.M., unless otherwise arranged.
4. Arrangements can be made to stay in a cabin the night before. The restaurant serves breakfast starting at 6:00 A.M.
5. Our stock can accommodate anyone from the smallest child (6+) to the most experienced adult rider.
6. Short trips are recommended if you have small children.
7. Wilderness permits must be obtained from a U.S.F.S Ranger Station ahead of time (209) 965-3434.
8. All Trips are customized to your wishes.
9. Pack trips operated under permit from U.S. Forest Service and Yosemite National Park Service.

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Specialized Trips

Hunting and Fishing in Wilderness

The Emigrant, Carson Iceberg, and Yosemite Wilderness offers some of the most pristine trout fishing in the world. with a variety of trout including Rainbows, Brookes, and Boulder trout. Both lake and stream fishing are available on trips.

Kennedy Meadows offers dear and bear hunting drop camps. A high quality hunting experience free from the crowds and drenched in the beauty of the wilderness can be expected at Kennedy Meadows. Make your reservations early for hunting trips.

Northern Yosemite Pack Trip (50-70 miles. 7-10 days.)

Travel through the eastern Emigrant Wilderness to northern Yosemite National Park, the part seen by few. This trip offers a rare opportunity to fish for trophy golden trout as well as rainbows and brookies. Starting at Kennedy Meadows and ending at Buckeye Trail Head on the eastern slope or the world famous Tuolumne Meadows. Along the way you will camp at scenic High Sierra lakes such as Dorothy, Tilden, Mary, Wilmar, Benson, and Smedburg. This trip may be taken as an All Inclusive, or an extended trip. Offered July 1, depending on snow pack, through October 10, except September 15-25.

Emigrant Wilderness Loop (50-70 miles. 4-10 days)

This trip allows you to visit a variety of favorite places in the Emigrant Wilderness area, offering excellent trout fishing, and relaxation in the High Sierra. You may choose to make a base camp, and take day trips to surrounding lakes, or camp at a lake for couple of days, then move camp to another destination. This trip may be taken as an All Inclusive, or an extended trip. Offered July 1, depending on snow pack, through October 10, except September 15-25.

5-Day Angler's Adventure

Spend five days at a beautiful high Sierra lake abundant with rainbow and eastern brook trout. Fish, ride and relax, while we provide stock and guiding. Ride 7 to 21 miles to a lake and make a base camp.Venture out to nearby lakes for a variety of visioning experiences. This is a fly fisherman's dream with the opportunity to catch native trout in the 14-23 inch inch range. We're offering this special package price of $575.00 per person (4 person minimum), (130 lbs. per person maximum).

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Rates

[Carson-Iceberg Wilderness] [Spot Trips]

Specialized Trips

All Inclusive (includes guide, cook, packer, stock and food)

Limited to 45 lbs. personal gear person unless special arrangements are made at time of reservations.

Extended Trip (includes packer and stock)

Price based on a "per head per day" depending on the number of packers needed to accommodate you*

* Some trips may require stock transportation fee.

Fly fishing:

Customized guided trips available upon request.

Deposit Information:

A 50% deposit is required on all inclusive trips. A 20% deposit is required on all "drop trips."

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Spot Trips

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Carson Iceberg Wilderness Trail heads

Min. 2 people / reservations required / $5.00 stock transportation fee per person added to Emigrant Basin Wilderness rates.

St. Mary's Trail - Saint Mary's Pass, Sonora Peak, Carson River.

Seven Pines Trail - Red Peak, Sheepherder Camp.

Dardanelles Cones Trail - Sword Lake, McCormic Creek.

Wheats Meadow - Sword Lake, Spicer Reservoir, Bergason Lake.

County Line - Spicer Reservoir, Drew Creek, McCormic Creek.

Arnot Creek Trail - Highland Creek, Hiram Meadow.

Iceberg Trail - Disaster Creek, Paradise Valley, Boulder Creek, Clark's Fork Meadow.

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