Backcountry Horsemen of California

Mid Valley Unit

Backcountry Horsemen of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness, protecting stock users' historic use of the wilderness and educating the public about gentle, "Leave No Trace" wilderness use. We are a 501(c)3 organization, which means donations to BCHC Mid Valley are tax-deductible. The Mid Valley Unit is based in Modesto. See our Links page for our neighbors and the state web site.

Here's what we'll be doing in the next few months. See our Activities page for pictures of recent activities.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko’s, 901 N. Carpenter Road, Modesto, (209) 529-3100

Saturday, May 12: Mother Lode parade
Contact: Doug Dollarhide. See complete details on our Rides Page.

May 18 - 20, 2012 (Fri - Sun): Dinosaur Point
Dinosaur Point is 20 miles west of Los Banos on Highway 152. Roam the hills with the ghosts of Yokut Indians, Spanish missionaries and soldiers, Mexican vaqueros, gold seekers and bandits. See complete details on our Rides Page.

Saturday, May 19: Dutch Oven Demo
Crescent Work and Outdoor, Modesto. We show the world how to cook with a Dutch Oven every year.

June 2 - 3, 2012 (Sat - Sun): Twain Harte Horsemen Joint Event
Rides, a Dutch Oven social, and other fun, all at the THH facility in Twain Harte. See complete details on our Rides Page.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012: Mid Valley Unit Board Meeting
6:30 pm, Perko’s, 901 N. Carpenter Road, Modesto, (209) 529-3100

June 14 - 17 (Thurs - Sun): Stewart Ranch, Point Reyes:
Camp out and ride. Trail rides to the beach, potlucks and a general good time. Come for just two days or all four. See complete details on our Rides Page.

June 23 to 26, 2012 (Sun - Tue): Clark's Fork Horse Camp Work Party
See our Work Parties Page.
Contact: Karen Lopes (209) 357-3055.

June 29 - July 8, 2012 (Fri - Sun) Reds Meadow Trail Crew Work Party
Red’s Meadow Pack Station near Mammoth Lakes. See the article on page 7 of the March Newsletter (PDF) for details.

June 29 to July 8, 2012: Reds Meadow / Pacific Crest Trail Work Party
See our Work Parties Page.
Contact: Dennis Serpa (209) 531-5175

July 6 to 8, 2012 (Fri - Sun): Pine Valley Horse Camp Work Party
See our Work Parties Page.
Our annual clean-up and General Meeting. Contact: Dan Prine (209) 485-0844.

July 14 to 17, 2012 (Sun - Tue): Clarks Fork Meadow Trail Work Party
See our Work Parties Page.
Contact: Dave Moser (209) 668-8511.

August 4 and 11, 2012 (Saturdays): Pacific Crest Trail Pack In/Out
Pack in August 4, Pack out August 11.
See our Work Parties Page.
Contact: Dennis Serpa (209) 531-5175

August 17 to 20, 2012 (Fri - Mon): Kibbie Ridge Work Party
We'll work from Kibbie Ridge to Huckleberry Lake, cleaning up, clearing the trail, and doing whatever else we can.
See our Work Parties Page.
Contact: Dennis Serpa (209) 531-5175

Last week of August, 2012: Emigrant Wilderness Work Party
Contact, exact date and place to be determined. Watch this space!
See our Work Parties Page.

(Humorous warning at the top copied from Panhandle Backcountry Horsemen of Idaho, with permission.)