Take only what you need. A pack that is too heavy can spoil your trip. A pack without adequate food, clothing and shelter can be equally disappointing and unpleasant. Travel distances to lakes are relatively short, lending the trail system well to day rides and family outings. There are however, only 45 miles of maintained trails suitable for horse travel.
Forage is limited so take supplemental, pelletized feed.
Use of non-certified hay can cause the spread of noxious weeds. Several campsites are closed for restoration. Damage is caused by improper horse use. Either picket your stock, erect a temporary hitchrack, or use the tree-saver hitch racks located at Whelp, Gray Wolf, Mollman, Piper, Ducharme, and Cedar Lakes. Tying horses to trees will damage or kill the trees.