If you are staying in the Bridgeport/Mammoth area, you seriously should book a horseback riding…read moretour with this place. You'll be riding a horse in areas your car won't take you, with views that'll take your breath away. Here is my story. This year is 2020, my milestone year. As you know, the world has been shutdown. However, we can go outdoors and that's just what I did for my birthday weekend. We found lodging in Bridgeport and wanted some fun things to do during our stay. I love horses and asked my husband if we could go horseback riding? It was his first time ever going on a horse, he said okay! Tip*: Finding this place is a slight challenge without directions. Our GPS unit didn't register the address. And we were stupid for not printing out directions before leaving home. We noticed the day before while driving to Lee Vining, that the Virginia Lake Road was on the right side of the highway after passing Bodie. We took the Virginia road down for like 10 minutes, saw the sign for the horseback riding (right side), which is a dirt road. Take the first left on that dirt road, it's the place. My husband wasn't sure and thought it was someone's home and kept driving....don't do that. We figured it out and made it to our tour. The property is big. They have bathrooms you can use. Tables outside if you want to snack after your ride. Lots of horses. Helmets to wear. They supplied us with a sac to hold our camera and water bottle. Our guide was a special guest, her name is Ivonna. I fell in love with her immediately. Her and her beautiful dog guided us along the trails for the 1.5 hour tour. They provided my husband with a sweet horse (Hemmy), since it was his first time riding. I had the handsome Casper, he too was a gentle spirit. We are considering the longer tour next time we are in the area. Tip**: Bring water with you, sunblock, long sleeved lightweight shirt, wear shoes, jeans not shorts. Snacks for after the ride. Almost forgot, bring a small camera to capture this special moment. And last of all, leave your troubles behind and enjoy this time on a horse in the mountains.

WOW! Amazing day :) My 13-year-old son and I went on the four-hour ride this morning to the ridge…read more The weather was beautiful and our guide, Alma, was DARling!! The horses were big gentle giants...This was only the 3rd time either one of us had ridden and we both agree we will be going back....I feel like they can handle everything from complete beginners to experienced riders. Anyways, what a great way to see some of the most beautiful country in the world! They are reasonably priced and genuinely nice folks!! A memory I will treasure :) Thank you Alma and Wyatt!!

Came down from Reno for the Falls ride. Takes about 1.5 hrs ride through the meadow and along a…read morepicturesque trail up the granite Kaden hills, along two lakes and to the beautiful falls. 20 mins lunch break at the falls. 1.5 hrs ride back to the pack station Really nice guide. Good horses

I booked the Falls ride as a birthday present. It was soo much fun!! I'm an inexperienced rider and…read morethey took the time to give very thorough instructions. This was a solid 3.5 hour ride, and not for the weary! Definitely a 10/10. We rode through several areas of rough, rocky terrain where the horses were scaling very large rocks on steep trails with both inclines and declines, crossed a couple rivers, and even trotted through several open areas. It was an out and back to a beautiful waterfall. We got to hike in to see the falls and have a quick, private picnic while our guide, Yeager, stayed with the horses. He was pretty cool too. Very friendly and patient, and easy to talk to. We had a really great time. The best part were definitely the amazing views. The Sierras are absolutely breathtaking, and I'm so glad we did this. There are several other rides you can do here, and I can't wait to come back and try another sometime!!

TLDR: Disappointing Experience - Unengaged and Unhelpful Wrangler…read more We were optimistic about our 4 PM Red Mountain ride, but unfortunately, our wrangler fell far short of expectations and made for an uncomfortable, even stressful, experience. From the start, she seemed impatient and uninterested--perhaps because we were the last group of the day. Our group of four included two children; I clarified that we were all beginners. Despite that, my nine-year-old daughter was assigned Dino, a horse someone in the previous group had asked, "Dino is not going out again today, is he?" He consistently misbehaved and was difficult to control for inexperienced riders. Rather than explaining how to handle Dino or offering coaching to my daughter, the wrangler simply took the lead rope away from her, making my daughter feel embarrassed and even more unsure of herself. The most concerning incident happened just ten minutes into the ride. The last horse broke away and bolted onto a busy road. Instead of communicating clearly and giving instructions, the wrangler immediately abandoned our group to chase the runaway horse, leaving the entire group confused and unsupervised as our horses started to follow the chaos toward the road. I had to yell instructions to my daughters myself to keep them safe, as the wrangler provided no guidance or reassurance in what could have become a dangerous situation. Throughout the ride, the wrangler maintained an unfriendly, silent demeanor. She rarely checked on us and barked unclear instructions from the front of the line, which were nearly impossible to hear. When my daughter started to slide sideways on her saddle, the wrangler never stopped to see if the stirrups needed adjusting, simply shouting at us instead. After the horse bolted, I chose to ride at the rear to ensure my daughters were okay and give them basic instructions, which the wrangler should have provided. When Dino became aggressive and tried to bite my horse, the wrangler moved my daughter to the back of the line. Because of Dino's nature, she constantly lagged far behind. Despite the risk of being separated or left unattended on rocky trails, the wrangler barely stopped or looked back to check on her. Finally, one of the main draws of a guided ride is supposed to be the scenery and the guide's insights. Our wrangler gave us no information and didn't once stop to highlight the landscape or share anything about the area. Even the other group members looked frustrated by her lack of engagement and support. I have been on numerous guided horseback rides over the years, and this was hands down the worst guiding I've ever experienced. The wrangler was inattentive, unhelpful, and uninterested, risking our safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Based on our guide, I cannot recommend this experience. .

My wife and I just had a great trail ride with Kareem and Elllie..They were amazing guides... I was…read morereally excited that it was more than just a trail ride in that we had water crossings and uphill and downhill with a lot of varying terrain... Also got to see deer on the way... highly recommend going and taking a ride with them

We've enjoyed horseback riding here at least 3 times in the last 5 years and we've always loved the…read more1 hour ride. It's a beautiful and serene ride with very informative and friendly guides. The horses are gentle too.

Most disgusting pens ever seen can't believe they keep horses in here. horses looked like they…read morenever got a day off!! costumer service was alright but bosses son justin was rude and unprofessional even heard him say a racist remark.. would never go again and definitely not recommend.

We recently stayed with our 2 dogs and absolutely loved the ranch! Great communication, easy check…read morein and out and wonderful employees! Mark, Sean and Aiden were so knowledgeable and gave great tips! With the dogs, it was so nice to walk out and hike from your door or explore the creek nearby. Sierra meadows is dog friendly but try to bring dog beds and blankets to lay out for the pups to help with dog hair. I highly recommend this place for beautiful views and open spaces!

Great location, large livable space, easy to get to the mountain. We loved the Chef's kitchen…read more Went with kids and the dog and we all had a great time!

We had a great experience with Frontier Pack Train! They accommodated my group of four, including…read moretwo senior citizens, on short notice. They were friendly and professional and the horses seemed well-cared for and happy. The one-hour ride was through a meadow, across streams, through the aspens, and alongside a river. It was stunning!

Wonderful ride for adults and 10+ kids. They picked the perfect horse for each of us! The shorter…read moreride went through meadows and streams with knowledgeable guides. We've gone on that ride a number of times and each time was as great as the others. My grand daughter and niece were first time riders and felt so confident that they can't wait to go again. You have to just do it !

What a wonderful place! I wish I could give them 6 stars! I can't express enough my gratitude about…read morehow well we were taken care of my Patty, Allison, Regan and Sophie. My family and I were exiting the JMT and needed to get to Mammoth. Patty put together a custom ride to get us around the road closures and allowed us to do our preferred hike. When we got off the JMT we were bushed, but Allison hooked us up with a ride from Agnew Meadows and back to Reds Meadow we were thankful. The Regan and Sophie were great trail guides and led us to horseshoe lake (great name for what we were doing) where we walked across the parking lot like gunslingers as the good citizens of Mammoth looked on with amusement. Epic! Thank you all!!!

This is our third dunnage trip with Red's Meadow Pack station and they were great in handling our…read moregear and timing of the drop several miles away. We will be back in the future.

Sarah was a sweet, engaging and thoughtful wrangler for this beginner friendly ride. I brought my…read morethree kids ages 11-15 all with limited experience with horses. Sarah matched us well with sweet horses and gave us a patient lesson on how to handle the horses as we rode. We followed a trail along the lake and she told us about the lake history as well as pointing out local wildlife like deer and a circling bald eagle up above! Would absolutely recommend, especially for beginners!

Such a relaxing beautiful ride along Convict Lake. Been on this ride at least 3 times. Will go…read moreagain.

I visit Convict Lake every year because it's just so beautiful! No wonder those escaped prisoners…read moreyears ago stayed here! You cannot resist such a beautiful lake with the mountain backdrop. Okay, the parking is terrible but if you're patient and parking lot pimpin', there will be an open spot for you! The water is freezing here in the summer but that is why I love it so much! I love being the 1 out of 3 people who swims here lol. If you want to fish here, I promise there's no fish here. We can never catch anything here! 10/10 will always visit again.

+ Fun, beautiful place to kayak. We enjoyed the 4-person tandem pedal kayaking with Convict Lake…read moreResort Marina Rental. . Pedal kayaking is done with your feet, like bike riding, instead of with your arms. + CLRMR's 4-person pedal kayak raft is secure, reliable, and good quality. + Pleasant ambience. Aside from 1 or 2 other boats blasting music, it's almost like we had the whole lake to ourselves. . Life vests are under our seats, and optional. . No seat belts. . Lotta fishers here, - so gotta be careful not to pedal close to their lines. - 4 stinky, under-maintained restrooms (37°35'38.8"N 118°51'04.4"W). - Water spigot not working. + Free parking, - but very crowded.

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

This is one of the most professional horse back riding stables that we have gone to across the US…read moreand Canada over the past decade or more. The horses are well trained and cared for, and the staff is attentive, patient and kind. The ride was beautiful. We did a one hour tour that crossed a creek twice and went up and down hills. The staff does a verbal training and allows some time for practice--making sure that everyone is comfortable before heading out. They even stopped part of the way to check everyone's saddles and take photos. I highly recommend these stables when in the Yosemite area. As a plus, flush toilets are available at check-in.