The fifteen secluded backcountry fishing lakes and eight major streams are home to rainbow, brown and the native cutthroat trout. Although sightings of elk or black bear are rare, bighorn sheep are common on many trails or often find their way into camp around dusk. Summer daytime temperatures rarely peak above 80 degrees and evening temperatures in the 40's make sitting around a cozy campfire or snuggling into a warm sleeping bag just part of your memorable experience. Shining Star Ranch offers llama treks into the Pecos Wilderness from early May through late September. Our standard trek includes five days in the wilderness plus accomodations at the Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas the night before departure and the night after coming out, i.e., generally Sunday and Friday nights.
All equipment is included.
In addition to conventional gear you might expect, like sleeping bags and tents, the llamas allow us to take in tables, chairs, ice chests, and other amenities a backpacker can only dream about taking along. All food is provided on the trail. All fresh ingredients, a touch of northern New Mexico cuisine, spectacular desserts, and marvelous surroundings gives the term 'Dining Out' a whole new meaning. In addition to the standard trek described above, we also offer custom trips for groups of four or more. Generally, this is a trek of shorter duration for families or groups of friends that want to make a llama trek part of their vacation in the beautiful southwest.