CPS
CPS
Cottonwood Pack Station
Whether you want to climb Mt Whitney from the west side, or traverse the John Muir Trail, we offer fully outfitted trips for hikers. Meals are prepared and camp is ready. You carry only a day pack. You can join one of our Hiking With Pack Stock trips.
We offer HIKING and RIDING adventures in the Sierra Nevada, serving the Golden Trout Wilderness and the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
Locations
- Ansel Adams Wilderness Area
- Kings Canyon National Park
- Lone Pine, California
- Sequoia National Park
- Yosemite National Park
Activities
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
Featured Trips

HORSESHOE MEADOW TO BISHOP PASS
This is the Sierra high country. You will "day hike" to the top of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, climb over seven passes, and walk down the famous golden stair…Show more
You will enter the wilderness from Horseshoe Meadow and follow the Pacific Crest Trail for three days to stage for the ascent of Mount Whitney from Guitar Lake. The top of Mount Whitney begins the start of a 72-mile trek along the southern third of the John Muir Trail before exiting over Bishop Pass to South Lake.
Hiking at Kings Canyon National Park
Camping at Kings Canyon National Park
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

HORSE SHOE MEADOWS LOOP
This trip gives the hiker an opportunity to see some stunning views and some historical artifacts! Watch for the rustic cabins of the historical Little Whitney Cow Camp, see granite peaks surrounding …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

SUMMIT MOUNT WHITNEY
Summit Mount Whitney with a daypack and avoid the crowds and 6,100' gain and loss in 21.4 miles of the Whitney Portal trail. This trip takes you into the Sierra backcountry from Horseshoe Meadow. You …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Park
Camping at Sequoia National Park

ALL DAY RIDE
Ride to Cottonwood Lakes to fish, hike or photograph the area.
The Golden Trout are plentiful!
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
…Show more
The Golden Trout are plentiful!
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
We will bring a pack mule to carry your personal gear and fishing equipment.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

RIDE TO TOP OF COTTONWOOD PASS OR TRAIL PASS-- and back!
This ride is longer than a "day in the Sierra" ride. You will have plenty of saddle-time. Enjoy beautiful views and a day of great day of riding. Our lunch stop will allow you some time to stretch you…Show more
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

DAY IN THE SIERRA --- along Cottonwood Pass or Trail Pass
Scenery and the quiet of the Golden Trout Wilderness make this a ride you will remember forever. Whether you choose to go up to Trail Pass or toward Cottonwood Pass, you will not be disappointed with …Show more
Bring water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

DAY IN THE SIERRA --Golden Trout Fishing
njoy riding to one of our favorite picnic spots for a trout fishing or a short hike to stretch your legs before saddling up and returning to the pack station. LUNCH PROVIDED! Fishing is for small gold…Show more
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

WINCHESTER TRAIL RIDE
Explore meadows and streams during the peak wildflower season.
We camp near creeks that comprise the native habitat of the golden trout, providing ample opportunity for anglers to catch these beautifu…Show more
We camp near creeks that comprise the native habitat of the golden trout, providing ample opportunity for anglers to catch these beautiful fish.
Day 1: Cottonwood Pack Station to Kern Peak Stringer
Day 2: Layover
Day 3: To Little Whitney Meadows
Day 4: Layover
Day 5: To Big Whitney Meadows
Day 6: Out to Cottonwood Pack Station
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

MT. WHITNEY TRAIL RIDE
Horseshoe Meadows to Horseshoe Meadows
Pack your tackle for the ultimate Golden trout fishing adventure. Experience the subalpine beauty of Sequoia National Park with camps at
Tyndal Creek, Wallace Cr…Show more
Pack your tackle for the ultimate Golden trout fishing adventure. Experience the subalpine beauty of Sequoia National Park with camps at
Tyndal Creek, Wallace Creek, Crabtree Meadows and Rock Creek.
Planned itinerary:
Day 1: Horseshoe Meadows to Lower Rock Creek
Day 2: Layover
Day 3: Lower Rock Creek to Guitar Lake
Day 4: Option to climb Mt. Whitney and back to Crabtree/Sandy Meadow
Day 5: To Rock Creek
Day 6: Out to Horseshoe Meadows
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

GOLDEN TROUT TRAIL RIDE #1 and #2
The route begins at Horseshoe and continues to South Fork Kern, then travel to our campsite Golden Trout Creek below Tunnel Meadows. Layover days allow for rides to Little Whitney Meadows, South Fork …Show more
Excellent fishing for Golden Trout.
We will terminate at Horseshoe Meadows.
Camping at Kings Canyon National Park
Horseback Riding at Kings Canyon National Park
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

HORSESHOE MEADOW TO BISHOP PASS
This is the Sierra high country. You will "day hike" to the top of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, climb over seven passes, and walk down the famous golden stair…Show more
You will enter the wilderness from Horseshoe Meadow and follow the Pacific Crest Trail for three days to stage for the ascent of Mount Whitney from Guitar Lake. The top of Mount Whitney begins the start of a 72-mile trek along the southern third of the John Muir Trail before exiting over Bishop Pass to South Lake.
Hiking at Kings Canyon National Park
Camping at Kings Canyon National Park
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

HORSE SHOE MEADOWS LOOP
This trip gives the hiker an opportunity to see some stunning views and some historical artifacts! Watch for the rustic cabins of the historical Little Whitney Cow Camp, see granite peaks surrounding …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

SUMMIT MOUNT WHITNEY
Summit Mount Whitney with a daypack and avoid the crowds and 6,100' gain and loss in 21.4 miles of the Whitney Portal trail. This trip takes you into the Sierra backcountry from Horseshoe Meadow. You …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Park
Camping at Sequoia National Park

ALL DAY RIDE
Ride to Cottonwood Lakes to fish, hike or photograph the area.
The Golden Trout are plentiful!
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
…Show more
The Golden Trout are plentiful!
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
We will bring a pack mule to carry your personal gear and fishing equipment.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

RIDE TO TOP OF COTTONWOOD PASS OR TRAIL PASS-- and back!
This ride is longer than a "day in the Sierra" ride. You will have plenty of saddle-time. Enjoy beautiful views and a day of great day of riding. Our lunch stop will allow you some time to stretch you…Show more
Bring your lunch, water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

DAY IN THE SIERRA --- along Cottonwood Pass or Trail Pass
Scenery and the quiet of the Golden Trout Wilderness make this a ride you will remember forever. Whether you choose to go up to Trail Pass or toward Cottonwood Pass, you will not be disappointed with …Show more
Bring water and layers for variable weather. Sunscreen, a hat and rain gear are recommended.
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

DAY IN THE SIERRA --Golden Trout Fishing
njoy riding to one of our favorite picnic spots for a trout fishing or a short hike to stretch your legs before saddling up and returning to the pack station. LUNCH PROVIDED! Fishing is for small gold…Show more
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

WINCHESTER TRAIL RIDE
Explore meadows and streams during the peak wildflower season.
We camp near creeks that comprise the native habitat of the golden trout, providing ample opportunity for anglers to catch these beautifu…Show more
We camp near creeks that comprise the native habitat of the golden trout, providing ample opportunity for anglers to catch these beautiful fish.
Day 1: Cottonwood Pack Station to Kern Peak Stringer
Day 2: Layover
Day 3: To Little Whitney Meadows
Day 4: Layover
Day 5: To Big Whitney Meadows
Day 6: Out to Cottonwood Pack Station
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park
Fishing at Sequoia National Park

MT. WHITNEY TRAIL RIDE
Horseshoe Meadows to Horseshoe Meadows
Pack your tackle for the ultimate Golden trout fishing adventure. Experience the subalpine beauty of Sequoia National Park with camps at
Tyndal Creek, Wallace Cr…Show more
Pack your tackle for the ultimate Golden trout fishing adventure. Experience the subalpine beauty of Sequoia National Park with camps at
Tyndal Creek, Wallace Creek, Crabtree Meadows and Rock Creek.
Planned itinerary:
Day 1: Horseshoe Meadows to Lower Rock Creek
Day 2: Layover
Day 3: Lower Rock Creek to Guitar Lake
Day 4: Option to climb Mt. Whitney and back to Crabtree/Sandy Meadow
Day 5: To Rock Creek
Day 6: Out to Horseshoe Meadows
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

GOLDEN TROUT TRAIL RIDE #1 and #2
The route begins at Horseshoe and continues to South Fork Kern, then travel to our campsite Golden Trout Creek below Tunnel Meadows. Layover days allow for rides to Little Whitney Meadows, South Fork …Show more
Excellent fishing for Golden Trout.
We will terminate at Horseshoe Meadows.
Camping at Kings Canyon National Park
Horseback Riding at Kings Canyon National Park
Camping at Sequoia National Park
Horseback Riding at Sequoia National Park

HORSESHOE MEADOW TO BISHOP PASS
This is the Sierra high country. You will "day hike" to the top of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, climb over seven passes, and walk down the famous golden stair…Show more
You will enter the wilderness from Horseshoe Meadow and follow the Pacific Crest Trail for three days to stage for the ascent of Mount Whitney from Guitar Lake. The top of Mount Whitney begins the start of a 72-mile trek along the southern third of the John Muir Trail before exiting over Bishop Pass to South Lake.
Hiking at Kings Canyon National Park
Camping at Kings Canyon National Park
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

HORSE SHOE MEADOWS LOOP
This trip gives the hiker an opportunity to see some stunning views and some historical artifacts! Watch for the rustic cabins of the historical Little Whitney Cow Camp, see granite peaks surrounding …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Forest
Camping at Sequoia National Forest

SUMMIT MOUNT WHITNEY
Summit Mount Whitney with a daypack and avoid the crowds and 6,100' gain and loss in 21.4 miles of the Whitney Portal trail. This trip takes you into the Sierra backcountry from Horseshoe Meadow. You …Show more
Hiking at Sequoia National Park
Camping at Sequoia National Park