Grays Harbor Chapter Back Country Horsemen of Washington

10/25/2026

Steve Rother will be in Elma November 13-15 at the fairgrounds. Some openings are available. Be better prepared for next year's trail riding season!
https://schoolofhorse.com/event/elma-wa-3-day-clinic-7/
For billing questions, email [email protected]
To join the clinic, audit, reserve stalls, or if you have other questions, call or text Terri at (360)507-6693

10/09/2026

09/25/2026

Beth B. just got word from her Road Rally organizer friend that the road going through the Kennedy Creek trail system will be part of the Tour de Forest Road Rally on October 4th. Good day to ride elsewhere that day. https://www.facebook.com/tourdeforestrallywa

Tour de Forest is a regional rally and was the final round of the American Rally Association for 2018.

09/09/2026

We are hoping to win a Honey Bucket for our chapter work parties and events!
Here are 3 of our trail volunteers at Rendezvous Camp at the West Fork of the Humptulips over Labor Day Weekend

09/01/2026

Our neighbors to the north put on a fun event!

08/31/2026

The Grays Harbor Chapter's Annual Labor Day Weekend Ride, Hike, Hangout, Work, Play, Eat, Swim🤞event is this coming weekend, everyone welcome!! Members will be coming and going from Friday the 4th through Monday the 7th. Lots of pictures on this page.

Directions to Rendezvous Camp and Trailhead
GPS coordinates are 47.421341, - 123.754458
NOTE: Google Maps has wrong road numbers
From US 101 & Donkey Creek junction, camp is 15.8 miles
Travel US Highway 101 to Forest Highway 22/Donkey Creek Road, 25 miles north of Aberdeen and 85 miles south of Forks. Turn east and travel 8 miles to the junction of Forest Road #2204. Turn left and travel 3 miles to Forest Rd #2208, there is a sign saying Pavement Ends there too. Turn right and follow 2208 for approx. 5 miles then take a (the only) left on Forest Road 040 (there is no sign yet). it is right before a big hill. Do NOT go up that hill! Camping is about 1/2 mile at the end of the road. No US Forest Service permit is required. There are no amenities at this retired gravel pit, you must be self-contained and have water for stock and yourself, it is approximately one mile downhill to the river for stock water. Some trees are available for highlining or bring portable corrals. There is lots of parking and is an easy drive from the highway. NOTE: the 2208 road and campground/trailhead are not shown on Forest Service maps.

08/30/2026

The latest issue of the BCHW's Trailhead News is out https://www.bchw.org/the_trailhead_news.php

08/18/2026

Friday thru Sunday, September 4-6 - Annual Labor Day Weekend (or however long you can be there): campout at the West Fork Humptulips at Rendezvous Camp. Potluck Saturday night, approx 6 pm.
Directions to Rendezvous Camp and Trailhead
GPS coordinates are 47.421341, - 123.754458
NOTE: Google Maps has the wrong road numbers!!
From US 101 & Donkey Creek junction it is 15.8 miles
Travel US Highway 101 to Forest Highway 22/Donkey Creek Road, 25 miles north of Aberdeen and 85 miles south of Forks. Turn east and travel 8 miles to the junction of Forest Road #2204. Turn left and travel 3 miles to Forest Rd #2208, there is a sign saying Pavement Ends there too. Turn right and follow 2208 for approx. 5 miles then take a (the only) left on Forest Road 040 (there is no sign yet). it is right before a big hill. Do NOT go up that hill! Camping is about 1/2 mile at the end of the road. No US Forest Service permit is required. There are no amenities at this retired gravel pit, you must be self-contained and have water for stock and yourself, it is approximately one mile downhill to the river for stock water. Some trees are available for highlining or bring portable corrals. There is lots of parking and is an easy drive from the highway. NOTE: the 2208 road and campground/trailhead are not shown on Forest Service maps.

08/13/2026

08/10/2026