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.

This is my 4th ride with McGee Creek, 3rd in the Alabama Hills, and I love their animals and the…read morewhole operation--very customer friendly and efficient. Fantastic experience from booking to the final sad dismount and goodbye. Healthy, happy, sociable, reliable animals--I love the mules the most! Note that negative reviews are from many years ago under old management. Carissa and Tyler and Chloe are super!

This was a wonderful experience. We did a 1 hour ride with our 6 and 7 year old. Holly and Maddie…read morewere amazing guides. We went opening day of the season and cannot wait for our return trip to mammoth to do this again!

This was our family's favorite activity of the summer!…read moreFirst, Randy is truly an inspiration with his cowboy lifestyle and easy-going attitude. Take time to listen to his stories! Second, the scenery is gorgeous and serene. If you are on a relaxing vacation, this is still a great way of clearing the mind. You won't be disappointed! :)

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

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

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!

What a cool spot! Close to everything in the beautiful Mammoth Lakes area. The cabin we stayed at…read morewas well appointed, clean, and very comfortable. I was delighted with the "birthday upgrade" they offered at no extra charge! Our friend's cabin had something wrong with the old laundry hook up and made a terrible smell during their stay. Hopefully that has been figured out. The manager gave her a discount and on her stay and a credit for a future stay, as well. It was a bummer but they handled it. I will go there again! Convict lake was gorgeous and the Log Cabin Museum was so cool. Every sunset took my breath away! The Cuban restaurant on the property is amazing! Don't judge that book by it's cover and make reservaions! Happy Birthday to me!

This was the BEST experience and I highly recommend! We could tell the horses are well taken care…read moreof, respected and trained. Chloe took us on our ride and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made our ride so fun hopefully when we go again, we would want Chloe on our ride!

I cannot thank Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures for the incredible experience and memories I…read morewill never forget. I had a camping trip to Yosemite National Park planned in September and knew I wanted to propose to my Fiancé while on the trip and didn't know exactly how I would plan this. We are avid outdoor/hikers and love horses. When I found Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures, I knew that this was the PERFECT place for me to propose to the love of my life. I wasn't quite sure how the proposal would go down to begin with, but Cami and the entire team made the experience unbelievable. I felt like part of the family and cannot thank them enough. They scouted out various different locations along the route for the spot prior to my arrival and communicated with me every step of the way. Jolene found the location on the trail, and was our guide. We did a private trial ride as I wanted the experience to be intimate. Jolene was INCREDIBLE and we cannot thank her enough. She was an expert guide and made the entire experience a memory we will never forget. Jolene took pictures for us and planned the entire proposal location, she was fantastic in every regard. The horses were beautiful and looked extremely well taken care off and loved. The trail ride itself was the best we have been on, and we have done quite a few. It was beautiful, fun going through the creeks and riding up/down the mountainsides. We cannot thank Cami, Jolene and the entire Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventure Team for the memory and experience of a lifetime, and we cannot wait to do it again!

We are local to Oakhurst with my brother in law and sister in law coming to visit from NJ…read more They are big horse riding enthusiasts and we decided to try Shaver Stables, having been to Yosemite Stables in Fish Camp and weren't thrilled with the super rocky ride. It was more work than pleasure. Shaver Stables is absolutely the best!!! Great open trails with beautiful views and great horses that had some spunk to them. The guides were wonderful and very experienced We will definitely be back for another 2 hr ride!! Thanks Shaver Stables!!!

GREAT TIME ! We booked a 1 hour ride for my sons 10th…read morebirthday , he was so shy and nervous at first BUT 5 min into the ride he was laughing and talking at one point held on with one hand and the other up in the air Alaskan Barbie was amazing My 8 year old can talk I MEAN TALK but she just let him talk her ear off she had so much patience! My family felt so safe! we had so much fun! Highly recommend

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.

Beautiful lake off the Highway 395. I felt so lucky to find a parking space in front of the lake…read morewhere the boat launch was! It was such a beautiful sight of the mountains and the lake. Nice place to take a walk with family and friends!

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