Back Country Horsemen host ride, camp-out
Published 1:30 am Friday, September 22, 2017
PORT ANGELES — The Back Country Horsemen of Washington Mount Olympus Chapter will sponsor its inaugural ride and camp-out today through Sunday.
The group will meet at Littleton Horse Camp today. Event organizers advise those interested in camping to arrive before 5:30 p.m.
Directions to the camp are, from Port Angeles: “Travel U.S. Highway 101 west to Forest Service Road 3071 (near milepost 216). Turn right and follow [the] forest service road 1 mile where it ends at Littleton Horse Camp. Look for BCH signs as well,” according to a news release.
Saturday’s events will begin at 7 a.m. with an optional $5 pancake breakfast, after which a ride safety meeting will be held.
At 10 a.m., attendees will split into groups for differing difficulty-based day rides, with a designated drag rider for each group. Riders will need to bring a lunch.
Shoes and boots are recommended for the longer loop ride.
Following the ride, a potluck dinner will be held at 7 p.m. in tandem with a Dutch oven cooking presentation.
Games and prizes will be held throughout the evening. A music performance is to be announced.
On Sunday, attendees can ride where they wish.
Organizers urge that attendees be prepared for rain. On-site water and trail maps will be available.
For more information, call Larry and Sherry Baysinger at 360-327-3611 or Meghan Adamire at 360-460-0882.
