New Pioneer Wagon Train

New Pioneer Wagon Train
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Mountain View Ranger District, Utah
August 6-12, 2016

Join us, as we make our way through the beautiful back country of the Uinta-Wastach-Cache National Forest.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE NEW PIONEER WAGON TRAIN RULES: New Wagon Train Rules pdf file. These rules are provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of wagon train participants. Please follow them.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE WAGON TRAIN APPLICATION: New Wagon Train Application pdf file

RSVP TO ATTEND IS DUE BY JUNE 1st. (Fees are due July 1st.) Click here to email Tom Botts. (An early head count helps caterers and planning team properly organize.)

The New Pioneer Wagon Train is a non-profit organization of people who own their own wagons and teams. They are registered as a non-profit organization with the state of Wyoming.

Getting together during the first week in August, for the last 24 years, has been rewarding to our families. It’s the family vacation that never grows old. Kids, of all ages, are welcome to attend. Below, you’ll find more detailed information on camps, costs, etc.

Please Note:

• The only vehicles to accompany the wagon train will be emergency and support vehicles — the catering vehicles,  feed truck, water and porta potties, as designated by the wagon master.
• The emergency truck and trailer will be there for medical purposes for both people and horses.
• Breakfast and dinner are provided. You must pack and prepare your own lunches.
• Outriders welcome.
• We would love an RSVP by June 1st. Click here to email Tom Botts. (An early head count helps caterers and planning team properly organize.)
• Application and wagon train fees are due by July 1st.

DOWNLOAD THE WAGON TRAIN APPLICATION – CLICK: New Wagon Train Application pdf file

Getting There:
This wagon train begins just over the state border between Wyoming/Utah. From Wyoming, I-80, take the exit to Mountain View. From Mountain View, take Highway 414 to Lonetree.

Our staging area is just past the forest service welcome sign as you leave Wyoming, going into Utah, towards Henry’s Fork. Turn on the first road to the right (off main road) and drive about 1/4 mile. You’ll see the staging area to the right, with plenty of room for rigs, horses, wagons and more.

The staging area is our first night’s camp; dinner is provided. We will depart from here.

DAY ONE, AUGUST 6TH, SATURDAY: First Camp, Staging Area, Dinner is provided.

DAY TWO, AUGUST 7TH, SUNDAY: We depart from staging area. Travel approximately 10 miles to Bullocks Park, our second camp.

DAY THREE, AUGUST 8TH, MONDAY: We travel approximately 6 miles to Middle Beaver (Georges Park,) our third camp.

DAY FOUR, AUGUST 9TH, TUESDAY: We travel approximately 7 miles to Hoop Lake, our fourth camp.

DAY FIVE, AUGUST 10TH, WEDNESDAY: This is our Layover day at Hoop Lake. Where you can ride the area, fish, hike and more. Our camp is near the Hole in the Rock trail, Kabel Lake trail and others.

From Hoop Lake, we will return on the same route, staying at the same camps.

DAY SIX, AUGUST 11TH, THURSDAY: We travel approximately 12 miles and camp at Bullocks Park.

DAY SEVEN, AUGUST 12TH, FRIDAY: We travel approximately 12 miles and return to the staging area, where we began our wagon train. Dinner is provided (this is the last dinner to be provided.) You can depart on Friday, or Saturday morning.

This wagon train is organized by volunteers on a non-profit basis, therefore, registration fees are expected to pay all expenses.

Fees for the New Pioneer Wagon Train:
ADULTS: $225.00 per person, for the week. This includes breakfast and dinner for the week. YOU are required to purchase and bring your own lunches. Lunch is NOT provided by the wagon train.
HORSES: $25.00 per horse, for the week. This covers horse feed, which we will provide. We’ll offer a choice of grass hay, alfalfa cubes, or a combination of both.
Children under 16 years of age receive a discounted price – $125.00 Includes breakfast and dinner for the week or $50.00 per day
Children under 6 years are welcome to attend, free of charge.

We are pleased that these prices haven’t changed in a very LONG time.

DAILY COST: If you can’t attend the entire week, please join us for part of the adventure!  Cost is $50/per person/per day.

DETAILS:
Janet Smith, owner of AlmostaRanch Park City, was voted to be our Wagon Master for 2016.

Our caterers will be Troy and Chris Bonham. They will serve meals starting with dinner on Saturday evening August 6 through the Friday dinner (August 12) when we return to the staging area. Two meals a day will be catered. You must fix your own lunch.

* The only vehicles to accompany the wagon train will be emergency and support vehicles — the catering vehicles, the feed truck, water and porta potties as designated by the wagon master. The emergency truck and trailer will be there for medical purposes for both people and horses.

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE: Your money and registration papers MUST be received by Friday July 1st. This way we will have time to order the proper amount of food for the people and horses and acquire permits and porta potties. Please complete the attached form and send your check no later than July 1.

Questions? Call Janet Smith (Wagon Master) 435-962-2424, Shelley Botts (Secretary/Treasurer) 281-832-9660 or Tom Botts (President) 832-610-0023.

DOWNLOAD THE WAGON TRAIN APPLICATION: New Wagon Train Application pdf file