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The San Rafael Swell is 28,000 square miles of uninhabited
wilderness--nearly three times the size of Rhode Island without a single human
resident. The Swell is a gigantic bubble in the earth's crust which has eroded
into a maze of deep, multi-hued canyons punctured by the mesas, buttes and
pinnacles typical of the world famous canyonlands geography. Riders will explore
intricate trails established by native Americans, herdsmen and outlaws during
the day, then hear stories about these trailblazers while relaxing around the
camp fire at night..
Always a high point of the trips are views of mustangs or bighorn sheep which
occur, with rare exception, daily. From a deluxe basecamp riders will visit Red
Canyon, The Penitentiary, The Chute, Muddy River Gorge, Chimney Canyon Gorge,
Head of Sinbad, Courthouse Butte, Family Butte, Golden Gate, Twin Priests,
Devil's Monument, Devil's Racetrack, Joe and his Dog, Sid's Mountain, Swasey
Arch, Dutchman Arch, Saddle Horse Canyon, Cold Canyon, The Snake Dance
pictographs, South Fork pictographs, The Blue Man pictographs, and more.
 RTUT04
Rates include accommodations (first night in
hotel), all meals except day one, 5 riding days
6 days/ 5 nights $ 1,390
Single+ $60 for 1st night hotel and tent
2008 Dates:
04/21-04/26 04/28-05/03 05/04-05/09
08/27-09/01 09/03-09/08 10/12-10/17
10/21-10/26
.... see details on Highlights
for each date
see availability
Meeting: Torrey
Airport: St George, UT Las Vegas, NV
Transfer: 370 from Moab, UT (take US Air to Moab via Salt
Lake) - to pay locally
The Transfer Package includes a
scenic flight and then road transfer.
We recommend to rent a car in Las Vegas and drive in.
Gratuities: 15-20% suggested
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Quarter, Paints and Thoroughbred cross
Pace : Moderate with some trots and canters
Level: Novice+ to Intermediate
Min/Max Riders: 3-10
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at scenic Torrey (a town of a little over 200 population),
Participants will meet at 8:00pm. Meeting and lodging locations will be
specified upon reservation confirmation. We will have an orientation and final
packing session at this time.
Day 2
Meet the remainder of the crew and your horse; depart at 9:00am for our
trailhead. Your gear will travel by 4x4 vehicles to our basecamp at the old
mining camp on Muddy Creek.
Day 3
After breakfast and preparing lunch, ride 4-6 hours before returning to
camp situated under majestic cottonwoods along the picturesque stream.
Day 4
Daylight at the Muddy Creek camp brings the prospect of visiting the
magnificent Chute gorge and Chimney Canyon. You should note that you will always
arrive back at camp with plenty of daylight and time to clean up and enjoy hors
d'oeuvres before dinner.
Day 5
Mustangs are numerous along the stream where they come for water from
their pastures in the deep side canyons. Binoculars are a must.
Day 6
Departure day. After packing personal gear and breaking camp, riders
return through the multi-hued Navajo sandstone domes littered to exchange your
saddle seat for the drive back to headquarters. You arrive Torrey in the late
afternoon.
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