Back Country Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter

Back Country Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter To perpetuate the common-sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness

We clear and maintain trails for everyone's use , work with government agency's to keep them open for stock, keep abreast of new laws that may effect the use of the trails and back country to stock.

06/06/2026

Come learn how to pack with horses and mules on the Olympic Peninsula! Join us for an Olympic Peninsula Packing Clinic - Intro to Pleasure Packing!

$120 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
2 DAY PACKING CLINIC
2 NIGHTS HORSE CAMPING
& DUTCH OVEN DINNER

When:
Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026

Where:
Sage Horse Camp
2514 Chicken Coop Road
Sequim, WA

Haul in and setup camp at your horse friendly campsite on Friday evening so you’re ready for packing instruction and experiences all day Saturday and most of Sunday. A hot and tasty dutch oven dinner will be provided Saturday night too! Packing clinic is lead by instructor Jay Adams, with 12 years experience packing in the backcountry. Receive in depth and hands-on instruction and experience with pack saddles, fitting, rigging, building loads, hitches, highlines, hobbles, and more! Having stock and gear is not a requirement! Bringing your own stock and gear is optional. Bring it if you have, or no worries if you don’t.

Spots are limited! Be sure to sign up ASAP!
Register @ pbchw.org/calendar

06/05/2026

Come learn how to pack with horses and mules on the Olympic Peninsula! Join us for an Olympic Peninsula Packing Clinic - Intro to Pleasure Packing!

$120 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
2 DAY PACKING CLINIC
2 NIGHTS HORSE CAMPING
& DUTCH OVEN DINNER

When:
Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026

Where:
Sage Horse Camp
2514 Chicken Coop Road
Sequim, WA

Haul in and setup camp at your horse friendly campsite on Friday evening so you’re ready for packing instruction and experiences all day Saturday and most of Sunday. A hot and tasty dutch oven dinner will be provided Saturday night too! Packing clinic is lead by instructor Jay Adams, with 12 years experience packing in the backcountry. Receive in depth and hands-on instruction and experience with pack saddles, fitting, rigging, building loads, hitches, highlines, hobbles, and more! Having stock and gear is not a requirement! Bringing your own stock and gear is optional. Bring it if you have, or no worries if you don’t.

Spots are limited! Be sure to sign up ASAP!
Register @ pbchw.org/calendar

05/22/2026

Construction and Wilderness Permit Update!

Park crews are repairing an eroded section of Graves Creek Road! This means East Fork Quinault River Trail and Enchanted Valley permits will be released on Recreation.gov starting at 9 a.m. PST on June 3. Permits remain available by phone and email while crews work. For more information, contact the Wilderness Information Center at [email protected] or 360‑565‑3100.

As always, it’s important to keep the following in mind when planning a trek into the wilderness:

- Wilderness permits are required for all overnight trips in Olympic National Park’s backcountry. Day hikers do not need wilderness permits.

- Hard‑sided, animal‑resistant food containers—also known as bear cans—are required in all wilderness areas. Learn more about the best available tool to prevent wildlife from acquiring food here:
https://www.nps.gov/.../plany.../wilderness-food-storage.htm

- Snow lingers on alpine trails well into the summer season. Make sure you’re selecting a route that matches your skills and equipment.

- Share your itinerary with friends or family so they can contact park rangers if anything happens to your group.

- Unexpected events, like extreme weather or wildfire, can derail trips. Stay flexible and be prepared to change plans.

- Olympic National Park’s plants and wildlife depend on you! Help protect them by packing out your trash and following Leave No Trace principles.

Image: A narrow stream of bright water slices through towering cliffs in the center of the image. A small snowfield sits beneath the stream. Bright green trees and shrubs cover the mountain slopes on both sides. Blue sky fills the top of the image.

The Annual Rhody Ride and Breakfast was on Saturday and what a great gathering and ride it was! 🌸🐴Thank you to everyone ...
05/18/2026

The Annual Rhody Ride and Breakfast was on Saturday and what a great gathering and ride it was! 🌸🐴

Thank you to everyone who came out and to all our event organizers! It was perfect weather for the viewing of the Pacific Rhododendrons too!

If you’re interested in more activities and events like this consider joining our chapter!

What a gorgeous weekend here on the Peninsula! A fantastic crew of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapte...
05/12/2026

What a gorgeous weekend here on the Peninsula! A fantastic crew of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter members participated in the Sequim Irrigation Festival Parade on Saturday. Were you there? Did you spot them? Horses and humans were looking grand in their matching blue accents. The group consisted of several riders, banner carriers and drivers for the truck and tool trailer and of course a little lawn tractor caboose in toe as the pooper scooper.

Big thanks to Sequim Irrigation Festival for having us as part of their parade and festivities. We love spreading joy and information about the work we do in the community and on the trails!

Saturday, May 16th! Join us for the Annual Rhody Ride!The Rhodies are coming into bloom and we’re excited to host you in...
05/09/2026

Saturday, May 16th! Join us for the Annual Rhody Ride!

The Rhodies are coming into bloom and we’re excited to host you in our special place on the Olympic Peninsula. This ride is open to chapter members and their guests, so bring a friend! And we’ll be serving a scrumptious breakfast buffet and coffee before the ride, so get there early!

Please call or text your RSVP to Linda Morin so we know how many are coming.

🌸🐴🌸🌸🐴🌸🌸🐴🌸🌸🐴🌸🌸🐴🌸
Catch an up close and personal view of the wild PNW Native Pacific Rhododendron while in bloom! Ride at scenic Miller Peninsula State Park on a marked trail with long or short loop options. Cowboy Brunch is served at 9am! Get there early! Boots in stirrups by 10:00am


Last weekend several Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter members headed over the cascades to Ellensbu...
05/02/2026

Last weekend several Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter members headed over the cascades to Ellensburg, WA for the annual Back Country Horsemen of Washington Rendezvous statewide gathering. A great time was had with informational sessions, like back country first aid, packing and gear instruction and contest, tack sale, and we can’t forget the incredible dinner and dessert dash! Each chapter even participates in a table decorating contest for the dinner Saturday night. Check out the winning Lego themed table! And our very own chapter member, Heather got 3rd place in the trailer backing rodeo!

A great New Years Day ride out at Miller State Park! Not as cold this year and a good turnout. Judy had to climb on a tr...
01/02/2026

A great New Years Day ride out at Miller State Park! Not as cold this year and a good turnout. Judy had to climb on a trailer to get everyone's attention for her pre-ride announcement. Nice potluck at the end too. What a great equine community we have here.

Holiday Party Time! Current members only please.
11/23/2025

Holiday Party Time! Current members only please.

08/30/2025

More than a race — it’s a way to give back 🐐❤️

The GOAT Run is proud to support the trails we run on and the people who care for them. A portion of race proceeds is donated to:

🌲 Peninsula Trails Coalition – building and maintaining the Olympic Discovery Trail
🐎 Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Peninsula Chapter – who's mission is to perpetuate the common-sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness.

These incredible organizations volunteer countless hours to make the North Olympic Peninsula a trail lover’s dream. We’re honored to give back in appreciation!

Get signed up: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/GOATRunWA

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