V6 Pack Trip
October 3-6, 2024
Take an epic adventure exploring the 20,000 acre V6 Ranch
Spend four days days exploring the spectacular landscapes of the V6 Ranch
What to expect
On the first day guests will meet at the V6 Blue Oak Camp where they will be paired with their horse for the duration of the ride. From there we will explore the low country of the V6 Ranch before arriving at Pine Canyon Lake where we will set up camp for the night. That evening guests will have free time to take a dip in the lake, explore the lake in kayaks, go fishing, and enjoy drinks and food from the V6 Chuckwagon.
Day two we will climb up into the Diablo Mountain Range climbing around 2,000 feet in elevation before dropping down into Mine Flat where we will set up camp for the night. There we will enjoy dinner from a chuckwagon that traveled over the Oregon Trail.
On the third day we will continue to climb up to Mustang Camp, exploring the dramatic landscapes and expansive vistas of the high country. We will spend the final night in Mustang Camp before traveling back down the mountain on the final day.
Accomodation
Bring a tent or sleep out under the stars! Guests provide their own camping gear, which will be transported for you to each camp.
Nights one and two guests will have access to bathrooms and running water. Night three guests will have access to bathrooms, running water, and hot showers.
There is no electricity, no wifi, and very limited cell phone service available at each camp. The perfect setting to unplug and relax.
Food
Nothing compliments a long day in the saddle like a great meal. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked by the V6 Ranch crew over an open oak flame on the V6 Chuckwagon. Lunch will be packed on pack horses to enjoy out on the trail.
Enjoy meals like rib-eye steak and charred squash cooked over an open oak flame topped with chimichurri, fire roasted potatoes with wild black sage and garlic, and dutch oven peach cobbler served from a 150+ year old chuckwagon.
Sample itinerary
Day 1:
3pm: Arrive at V6 Blue Oak Camp to get your horse and head out to our first campsite, Pine Canyon Lake.
7pm: Dinner from the V6 Chuckwagon and time to relax around the campfire.
Day 2 & 3:
8am: Breakfast and coffee around the V6 Chuckwagon and pack lunch to eat out on the trail.
9am: Pack up camp to be transported to the next location.
9:30am: Saddle up and ride out to explore the high country on the V6. On a clear day views stretch across the the width of California, with the Sierra Nevadas in view to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west.
12am: Break for lunch out on the trail.
4pm: Arrive at campsite to set up camp, enjoy some R&R, and take in the sunset.
7pm: Dinner from the V6 Chuckwagon and time to relax around the campfire.
Day 4:
8am: Breakfast and coffee around the V6 Chuckwagon and pack lunch to eat out on the trail.
9am: Pack up camp to be transported to V6 Blue Oak Camp.
9:30am: Saddle up and ride out towards home.
Mid Day: Arrive at V6 Blue Oak Camp and say our goodbyes until next time!
Keep in mind that schedules will vary significantly depending on the work that needs to be done each day.
Price
$2,000 per person
$500 deposit required at sign-up. Gratuity not included.
Includes: All meals, a V6 Ranch Horse to ride for the duration, and all activities.
“V6 Ranch is a little slice of heaven. The best place to be to leave your busy world behind. You will not find nicer folks, better food, sweeter horses, or a more beautiful place to renew your soul!
Been coming for 10 years now & look forward to it every time!!!”
~ Leslie M.
More info
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Fill out the form here to request a registration form. We are a family-run team and are frequently working on the ranch, so it can take a few days to receive a registration form. Requests will be processed in order of receipt.
Fill out and sign the V6 Ranch registration form, V6 Ranch Release and pay a $500 deposit. If a deposit is not received within seven days, your spot will be forfeited.
Your balance is due no later than 30 days prior to your arrival.
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Due to the small group sizes on V6 Ranch Rides, cancelations have a significant impact and we must adhere to a strict cancellation policy. Please reach out to us at info@v6ranch.com to make any modifications to your reservation.
Reservations may be canceled or moved up to 60 days prior to your arrival less a 10% processing fee.
Reservations that have been moved to a different date are non-refundable and may incur an additional fee.
Moving a reservation within 60 days of the arrival date results in a $200 processing fee and the new date becomes non-refundable.
Reservations can only be moved one time.
Reservations that are canceled within 60 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit.
Reservations that are canceled within 30 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit and a 10% processing fee.
If you cancel once your final balance has been paid, there are no refunds.
There are no moving reservations once your final balance has been paid.
Guests that depart prior to the end of a scheduled reservation are responsible for the total original stay amount.
We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance.
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The V6 Pack Trip is open to guests of all riding skill levels.
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Kids ages 7 and up are welcome.
For the safety of our horses we unfortunately cannot accommodate guests over 250 lbs.
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V6 Pack Trip will be limited to 15 guests.
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All guests will be given a V6 Ranch Horse to ride.
Learn more about our V6 Ranch Horses here.
Due to limitations in stalls along the trip, outside horses will not be permitted. -
V6 ranch rides and events are held rain or shine
On a ranch in California, there is no better day than a rainy day! The ranch is BEAUTIFUL in the rain and we will do our best to ride around the rain.
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.