Unique Experiences
Guided Backcountry Equestrian Camping - Austin Creek SRA, We bring your horse feed!
- Item Number
- 198
- Estimated Value
- 600 USD
- Opening Bid
- 250 USD
Item Description
This luxe backcountry equestrian camping experience for 2 people for 2 days and 1 night provides you with all the advantages of backcountry camping, but You don't have to carry your horse feed!
You will be led by Michael Murphy, an experienced Backcountry of CA horseman with wilderness experience. Participants will learn to use a high line and receive other tips on how to backpack with horses. The ride is mostly downhill 5 miles to Mannings Flat and uphill on the way back. You must provide your own horses. Horses must be fit. For questions before bidding, contact Michael at m_murphy@sonic.net.
This unique experience is valued at $600, but is truly priceless. This opportunity has only been offered twice before.
We: will pack up our trusty 4 wheel drive Kawasaki Mule, and drive your horse feed to your backcountry site. We will return the next day to pack out whatever we can fit in our Mule.
You: ride in at your leisure, set up your camp, and enjoy the magnificent solitude of 5700 acres of unspoiled habitat for two days and one night.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area, adjacent to Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve offers a rich diversity of native animals and plants, experience wildflower displays, grasslands, chaparral, conifer, oak woodland and riparian habitats.
Your ride takes to into the depths of the backcountry, to lovely
Mannings Flat 1 or 2 - 5 miles from trailhead.
Each site includes a picnic table and a fire ring. Be prepared to pack out your own trash, and filter your water, available in several streams near the campsites.
This offer is good for 2 people with your own horses. Michael Murphy has been riding Austin Creek SRA for years and is very knowledgeable about riding this unique area.
Item Special Note
Austin Creek is part of the California State Parks system but is currently operated and maintained by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. Fire bans may be in effect during some parts of the year. Check in advance to find out current information, including water availability.
• Arrange your experience in advance by calling the Stewards office at (707) 869-9177. Subject to availability and road conditions.
You can find a list of backcountry rules and information here:
http://www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/pdf/ACSRA_camping_brochure.pdf
Donated By:
Michael Murphy
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