Welcome to McGahan Ranch
We are proud to be hosting an AQHA Ride in beautiful Elk River Idaho, July 11-13th, 2008. Give us a call or email us to sign up or for more information.
AQHA RIDE PROGRAM
Elk River, Idaho
HOST AFFILIATE: 3rd Party Ride
DATE: July 11, 12 and 13, 2008
LOCATION: Elk River, Idaho
FEES: $120 per person
Ride is limited to 50 rides.
BACKGROUND:
Elk River IS Idaho. Natural and no-frills, individualistic and unpretentious. The trailhead to fun, relaxation, and adventure. There are many trails to choose from, depending on what you like to do and your spirit of adventure.
Hike to free-falling Elk Creek Falls, cascading 300 ft. to the creek and on to Dworshak Reservoir. Take a swim in the swirling pools at the base. Hike, drive or snowmobile to the top of Elk Butte (elevation 5,824 feet) for a spectacular view of two National Forests and the rugged Selkirk-Bitterroot Range.
Dogsled Musher's run the vast white wilderness. Visit a stately cedar grove, home of the largest cedar tree in the Rocky Mountains, more than 3,000 years old and 18 foot in diameter. A maze of back country trails and logging roads is ideal for trail bikes, ATV's and 4 wheel drive vehicles. Drive the trails, see Dent and Granddad Bridges.
Cross-Country bicyclists tour in for a rest, and mountain bike enthusiasts come to test the rugged terrain. Fly in for breakfast and tour the town. Sleuth out a likely spot to fly-fish Elk Creek. Canoe the pond; take a dip or suntan on the docks. Toss a hook and plan on trout for dinner. Search out elusive wild mushrooms or hunt huckleberries.
Wildlife abounds: elk, deer, moose, bear, bobcats,
cougars, grouse, hawks, mink, pine marten, muskrat, otter, fisher, and
turkeys. Bird watching is a great favorite in the Audubon paradise. Hunters
return year after year. Enjoy small-town life in a friendly community
of 150.
ITINERARY:
Arrival begins Friday at noon; first ride will leave camp
at 4pm, dinner at 7pm. Saturday breakfast between 6:30 and 8am, morning
ride leaves at 8:30am, return for lunch, Afternoon ride leaves at 1:30pm,
dinner at 7pm. Sunday breakfast between 6:30 and 8am morning ride leaves
at 8:30am, return for lunch.
DIRECTIONS:
Follow Idaho Route 8 East out of Moscow, Idaho for a scenic
53 mile drive leading to Elk River.
• Located 70 miles from Lewiston, Idaho; Drive up Route 3 North
to Route 8 East.
• 135 miles from Spokane, Washington; take 195 South to 270 East
to Route 8 East.
• From Coer D'Alene - 95 South to Route 8 East
RENTAL HORSES:
No
STALLS AVAILABLE:
Limited number of stalls
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Water available, port-a-potties, A block away from
hotels: Elk River Lodge Bunk House 208-826-3299 or Huckleberry Heaven
Condo’s 208-826-3405
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
All AQHA Trail Rules apply, NO DOGS OR STALLIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:
Bob, Nancy or Kelly McGahan
E-MAIL:
PHONE:
(208) 882-3693