Horseback Riding
There are several locations in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and in the surrounding national forests that provide horseback riding services. Services may include day-rides, overnight and multi-day pack trips, and spot-trips. Call for details.
Grant Grove Stables, Kings Canyon National Park
(559) 335-9292 (summer)
(559) 799-7247 (off-season)
The Grant Grove Stables are located near the General Grant Tree in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. The stables offer 1-2 hour guided trips. Routes include the General Grant Tree, North Grove, Lion Meadow, and Dead Giant Loop. Call for more information or to make a reservation.
Cedar Grove Pack Station, Kings Canyon National Park
(559) 565-3464 (summer)
(559) 337-2314 (off season)
The Cedar Grove Pack Station is located just outside the Cedar Grove Village. The pack station offers trips varying from 1-hour guided trips to multi-day pack trips. Day trips offer riding along the Kings Canyon River in the Cedar Grove area. Pack trip destinations are numerous and include Monarch Divide and the Rae Lakes Loop. Reservations are required for pack trips, but may not be necessary for day trips. Call for more information or to make a reservation.
Horse Corral Pack Station, Sequoia National Forest
(559) 565-3404 (summer)
(559) 564-6429 (year-round)
(559) 679-3573 (cell)
chasgarman@aol.com
The Horse Corral Pack Station is located east of the Big Meadows campground in Sequoia National Forest. The pack station offers a variety of services including half and full day rides, extended pack trips and spot-trip packing service for backcountry access. Visit their web site or call for information or to make a reservation.
Rock Creek Pack Station, Sierra National Forest
(760) 935-4493
The Rock Creek Pack Station is located north of Bishop in the Sierra National Forest. The pack station offers extended pack trips into the parks. Destinations include Bishop, Taboose, Sawmill and Shepherd's Passes. Call for more information or to make a reservation.