July Cattle Drive

Again, depending on the range conditions and breeding program, we generally trail the second Double Rafter herd to the top of the Big Horn mountains the third or fourth week of July. Like the June trip, we begin in the foothills and spend 6 days / 6 nights climbing our way to the 9,000 foot level of the National Forest.

Chuck wagon and out rider - - Big Horn Foothills
Chuck wagon and out rider - - Big Horn Foothills

During this trip we usually begin with 150 to 200 mother cows but then pick up the June herd of 300 head for the last two days of the drive. This will put you behind 1,000 animals and, because of the nature of the trail, the herd will string out for two to three miles.

First morning
First morning

Again, like all our trips, it's all chuck wagon and pack mule cuisine and lodging. We generally finish above tree line at our Lake Creek camp and van you back to Sheridan for our send-off banquet

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