Aspen Meadow Pack Station

When you arrive, this place feels more like a summer camp (for the numerous employees who were buzzing around) than it does a business. The operation is a little inefficient, that's why they're not getting five stars. Otherwise, it's just as you'd expect. Dirt parking lot. Makeshift check-in/check-out counter. Lots of horses, horse poop and tack. If you're hankering to ride a horse, then this is the place for you! If you're only there because you're curious (like me), then the hour ride can't finish fast enough. Either way, reservations are recommended.

My friends and I plan an annual camping trip to Pinecrest Lake each year and last year we saw the Aspen Meadow Pack Station flyer and we all agreed that we had to plan a horseback ride the following year. Our camping trip this year was the end of August and our two hour trail ride was so much fun! Seth led an amazing tour with awesome views and lots of laughs along the way. I think we all left wishing we had booked a longer ride! Each one of our horses had such different personalities but we all felt super safe and relaxed the whole way. I could not recommend this place more! I am hoping to reserve one of their longer pack trips for next summer!!!

One of the most fun things I've done in a long time. I went with family and friends on a 2 hour trail ride today. The scenery was beautiful.You can tell the horses are loved, content, well fed, and in great condition. Also, the staff really know what they are doing.It has a very welcoming, family friendly feeling. Staff have a lot of patience, are cheerful, and super helpful. And thankfully they are safety conscious but in quiet ways that blend in with your experience of feeling attended to. You can sit back and enjoy the ride, with nature and them taking care of the rest.Be sure and bring lots of carrots for after your ride. Next time I'll cut mine into 2" pieces, and bring 2 bags, since lots of curious noses raise up from eating their hay to beg for a carrot. They are very sweet and gentle. I am sad that this season is about over and can't wait to come back early next spring/summer.

We took our large family including 6 kids for their first time horseback riding here a few days ago. It was a wonderful experience! The staff/guides were welcoming, helpful, patient and friendly! One of our kids got spooked on the horse mid ride and they sent another guide out to take her and her dad back to camp while the rest of us finished our ride. Our 5yo was too young for the trail ride but they walked him around on a horse for a while and he loved it. Would recommend a bandana since it was a bit dusty, but beautiful view and a great time! Highly recommend!

I had the most wonderful time on a 7-day, 6-night all-inclusive trip to Pingree Lake in Emigrant Wilderness this August. Seth, Doug, Larry, and the rest of the Aspen Meadow family couldn't have been nicer, more helpful, or more accommodating. From adjusting the menu to reflect the diverse tastes of our group (6 women), to pointing us in the right direction when the trail was poorly marked, to setting up a "split" camp on the way to and from Pingree Lake, and to recommending routes for day hikes, they were amazing. The food was excellent -- veggies, salmon, tri-tip, salad, for example -- with sandwich essentials ready for us to make to take on day hikes. The coup de grace was the ice cream they were able to drop off one night on their way to another camp. They filtered the water, provided tents and cots, and set up a latrine and solar shower. I can't think of anything I would have added to their services. The area is beautiful, with stunning vistas and deep blue mountain lakes. I am looking forward to doing something similar next summer.

Impeccably sweet humans from head to toe, the staff have great heads on their shoulders and you are treated as one of them when you are in their company. They deeply care about the surrounding environment and the animals' well-being, it shows in their actions and words. They deserve all the best customers and all the best tips. Thank you, service team of aspen meadows - for quite literally offering shelter from the storm.

We went on a one hour ride with our two daughters age 7 and 11 and had a wonderful time. I called a few days ahead of time to schedule our ride and we actually ended up going out just the 4 of us with a guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the scenery was gorgeous. We plan to come back again the next time we are in the area.

We are beginners. Went on a two hour ride. Clayton was an excellent guide. We can't hardly wait to go again and make this a yearly tradition. Thank you aspen meadows pack station for showing us a great time.

Very friendly, helpful, and accommodating to children. Fairly priced as well for a nice, leisurely lead around a beautiful meadow.

I took my wife and two grandkids ages 7-8 to AMPS for horseback riding .my grandkids were a little scared at first but the staff was great and quickly made them feel safe.Doug our guide was super awesome and they provided the safety helmets for the kids and my wife..Our grandkids now think they are cowboys.. they sell water and soda and candy which I had to buy for my grandkids..Created great memories!!