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.

ALL WOMAN TEAM! Loved our experience at McGee Creek Pack Station! The wranglers were great with a…read morewide range of rider (in)experience. Chloe was so warm with our toddler who rode pony Beans on a lead. I enjoyed a trail ride with amazing views of the snow fields and seemingly endless wild flowers. We'll be back on our next visit to the area!

One of the best rides I have ever had. It was a two hour ride into the John Muir wilderness. Both…read moreof the wranglers were amazing and always looked over us so that we were safe. If you were looking for a place to ride in the Mammoth area this is the place. Some of the other ones in the Mammoth area weren't even open yet.

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

Wanted to surprise my girls with horseback riding while on summer vacation visiting Mammoth. While…read moremy girls were a little small (7&9) the wrangler agreed to allow them to ride during the 3pm slot since there were only 2 kids. He was able to tie my 7 years olds horse to his and my 9 year old followed voice instructions. It was easy to book the slot online and prepay. We showed up a few minutes before 3, the waiver was printed and ready for me to sign. He assigned us our horses and got us on our way promptly by 3pm. We rode to the far end of the lake where we were able to hop off and take a few pictures and have some water. After our ride back we were offered to share some treats with the horses. My girls fell in love with the horses and didn't want to leave. Fun trip and worth the $75/person for 2 hr ride

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 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!

This was such an amazing adventure. The staff is super friendly, social, and accommodating. Shout…read moreout to Michelle, Tessa, and Hillary! The site and the trails are so beautiful, and the horses are so well behaved. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a fun adventure.

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!

The ladies at the stable are awesome ! Very nice trail and view. The horses were well behaved and…read moreeasy to handle for beginners or experienced riders ! All the ladies they are very helpful and made for an exceptional experience ! Will definitely be coming back to visit and go for a ride !

Awesome experience with our family of four and two young kids. Our guides (Addison and Megan) were…read moreexcellent. Would do again!

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.

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.

The folks at Reds Meadow Pack Station have packed our gear into the Sierras several times now and…read moreour last trip in was just as enjoyable as those before. Patti, who managed our booking was the nicest person to deal with.....the pure definition of business with a smile! Her staff and our wrangler were friendly and always ready to help. Couldn't ask for a better team of people to deal with! We will definitely keep using Reds Meadow Pack Station as a service to pack our gear into the back country in future.

This is one of my favorite places in the world. Tracy and Mikki are the best!…read more Every year our family goes camping in Ansel Adams wilderness. Minarets packs our gear in and out for us. We arrive at Minarets Pack Station with all our gear the day before our hike in. Mikki has an amazing dinner prepared for us. This year it was massive ribeye steaks. So good! We enjoy a lovely meal in the big house together giddy with anticipation about our camping trip. Afterwards we retire to one of the pack stations super comfortable glamping tents for the night. We sleep like babies on super comfortable warm beds. We wake up bright and early and put our gear on the mule loading dock. Mikki provides us with a wonderful huge breakfast and we set off to hike in to our chosen lake. The mules bring our gear up which arrives a little after we do and we live like kings on our own private lake for a week or two. It is absolute heaven. I cant say enough about Mikki and Tracy they are so kind and welcoming. The atmosphere at the pack station is lovely, with a beautiful green pasture surrounded by fir trees. The food and accommodations are over the top. Staying the first night at the station is 1000 times better than a crappy motel in sweaty Oakhurst

I have been too Minarets pack station Mini mini times, and I had a good time up there since I was…read morein high school