ROSLYN HORSE FIELD GUIDE
A Full-Day Ride into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness — Deep Trails and a Packed Lunch
A 5–6 hour horseback expedition that carries intermediate riders into the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and includes a field lunch and practical guidance for planning the day.
A Full-Day Ride into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness — Deep Trails and a Packed Lunch.
This full-day trail ride plunges riders deep into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, offering an extended 5–6 hour journey on horseback through high-country trails and backcountry vistas, punctuated by a wilderness lunch and long stretches away from roads.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Immersion
The route takes riders into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, where multi-hour stretches on horseback let you absorb the remote scenery and quiet of the high country.
A True Full-Day Adventure
This is the operator’s full-day option — longer than the half-day ride — designed to carry you deeper into backcountry terrain across a typical 5–6 hour riding window.
Field Lunch on the Trail
The full-day itinerary includes the same packed lunch provided on the half-day ride, served during the outing so you can eat surrounded by wilderness.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a long, steady day in the saddle: mounts, guides, and a route that typically spans five to six hours of riding time, with ample opportunity to move well away from trailheads and linger over a trail-side lunch.
THE LANDSCAPE
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Immersion
The route takes riders into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, where multi-hour stretches on horseback let you absorb the remote scenery and quiet of the high country.
THE ROUTE
A True Full-Day Adventure
This is the operator’s full-day option — longer than the half-day ride — designed to carry you deeper into backcountry terrain across a typical 5–6 hour riding window.
THE MEAL
Field Lunch on the Trail
The full-day itinerary includes the same packed lunch provided on the half-day ride, served during the outing so you can eat surrounded by wilderness.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Layered, comfortable clothing; closed-toed shoes; and at least a quart of water per person.
Rides average 5–6 hours of riding time, not including travel to the trailhead; add roughly 30–45 minutes each way for the caravan from the meeting point to the trailhead.
The designated meeting location is in Cle Elum, WA 98922; from there the group caravans to the trailhead where parking requires an NW Forest Pass.
NW Forest Passes are required for trailhead parking and can be purchased at the trailhead for $5 (cash or check).
Rider rate for the full-day outing is $350 per person.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the full-day ride?
Rides average 5 to 6 hours of riding time; travel to and from the trailhead adds roughly 30–45 minutes each way.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at the designated location in Cle Elum, WA 98922, from which the group caravans to the trailhead.
What is the minimum age to ride?
The full-day ride is open to riders ages 10 and up.
What should I bring?
Bring layered, comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and at least a quart of water.
Are parking passes required?
Yes. NW Forest Passes are required for parking at the trailhead and can be bought there for $5 in cash or by check.
What level of rider is this for?
The full-day ride is aimed at intermediate riders and up and is described as not for the faint of heart.