Horseback Pack Trip into the High Uintas: 4-Day Backcountry Camping Near Kamas, Utah

Ride four days into the High Uintas on the 4-Day Pack Trip - Camping with horses!, a small-group, fully guided expedition that threads rivers, climbs timbered slopes, and opens into high alpine meadows above Kamas, Utah. The route follows classic Uinta country—an east–west range carved by glaciation—where metamorphic ridgelines, aspen groves, and willow-lined creeks create a wild, largely roadless world. This trip runs May through September, is limited to six riders, costs $3,000 per person, and requires participants to be at least eight years old; to book, please call or text Michelle at 714-305-1007. What sets this pack trip apart is the combination of traditional horsemanship and careful, hands-on guiding. You ride one-on-one—no double riding—and guides lead a slow, deliberate pace that suits beginners and intermediate riders alike while keeping safety a priority. Each evening the crew breaks camp, pitches supplied tents, and prepares three meals a day, so you spend your energy in the saddle and soaking up the landscape rather than hauling gear. Expect water crossings that punctuate the route, granite and schist outcrops that reveal the range’s geologic history, and high basins where wildflowers bloom against a backdrop of jagged skyline peaks. Wildlife is common here: elk and mule deer move through the meadows, and birdlife includes raptors that wheel over ridgelines. The trip’s intimacy—maximum six riders—means guides can tailor the pace, point out local flora like aspen and lodgepole, and position camps in sheltered meadows that are quieter than trailhead-accessible sites. Practical details matter on multi-day trips: riders must be capable of several hours in the saddle each day, handle basic mounting and dismounting, and follow stock-handling instructions. One rider per horse policy and adult supervision for participants under 16 keep groups stable and safe. Note that pack trip bookings follow a strict policy—there are no cancellations or refunds—so plan accordingly. For travelers based in nearby Kamas, this is the gateway to true backcountry riding; for visitors coming from farther afield, the trip provides an efficient way to access remote High Uinta country without the logistical drag of hauling stock yourself. With experienced guides, small groups, full meal service, and supplied tents, this four-day pack trip delivers a concentrated, authentic wilderness ride in one of Utah’s most distinctive mountain ranges. Each morning starts with a hot breakfast and a quick tack check; guides teach basic stock care so riders build confidence handling horses. Expect wet boots at shallow river fords and rockier tread on some climbs, so steady seats and good boots matter. Evenings fall into big, clear starfields and low noise: shared meals, quiet storytelling, and the slow routine of packstock give the trip an old-school outfitter feel that lingers long after you return home.