Adventure
The Bob Marshall Wilderness, named after Bob Marshall himself, is located in western Montana as the fifth-largest wilderness in the lower 48 states. It extends for 60 miles along the Continental Divide and consists of over 1 million acres and remains roadless, with the only permanent structures being some old ranger stations and horse bridges. You might see some of these structures while riding out with the JJJ Wilderness Ranch or Rich’s Montana Guest Ranch. Sounds like a great location for your next horseback riding vacation, right? Wait, there’s more. You’ll have a chance to ride to a long escarpment famously known as the Chinese Wall, averaging 1,000 feet high from its base and extending for 22 miles. Take a look at these two unique pack trip experiences to immerse yourself in Bob Marshall Wilderness Adventures.
Two Unique Pack Trip Experiences
JJJ Wilderness Ranch in the Bob Marshall Wilderness
Each pack trip is unique ranging from base camp oriented to trips that traverse the wilderness over the Continental Divide. You’ll travel across wilderness trails on sure-footed saddle horses that are mountain savvy and a joy to ride. A trusty string of pack-mules carries all the gear so you can rough it in comfort. The Triple J crew, wrangler, packer, guide and camp cook, will provide a comfortable, complete camp. These limited trips average 8 guests to ensure a high level of personal service.
Trips can be tailored for individual groups and interests. During your Montana riding vacation, the rugged landscape unfolds before you, revealing elk, mule deer and whitetail, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, eagles, moose and black bear. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to fly fish the natural streams and lakes for native Cutthroats and Rainbow trout… it’s a fisherman’s paradise. Book a trip into the awesome beauty of the remote wilderness. Layover days offer options of riding, hiking, fishing or relaxing around the campfire.
Rich’s Montana Guest Ranch in the Bob Marshall Wilderness
Rich Ranch offers progressive pack trips through this mountainous area that vary in length from 5 to 10 days. You ride horseback and all camp gear is packed on mules. Generally, camp moves every other day and lay over on the days in between to ride, fish, explore, relax, and enjoy camp life. You will stay in teepee tents with covered floors and screened doors. Hearty meals are prepared and served under the kitchen fly fisher’s paradise.
Enjoy world-class fishing for native cutthroat on the South Fork Flathead River and it’s tributaries! Alpine lakes, glacial streams, and the main rivers offer a wide opportunity for novices and experts alike. With an abundance of trout lying in wait in the cold, clear waters, you can book a trip to a fly fisherman’s paradise.
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