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!!

Two hours out in nature on a horse with my family and the best trail guide = perfect fall day…read more Thank you, Craig! We enjoyed every minute.

Amazing experience so much fun amazing helpful guides. We got to see alpine lakes that would be…read moredifficult to hike to. Bring a bathing suit we didn't know but you are allowed to swim in the lake if you want.

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.

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!

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 !

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 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.

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 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!