Panther Creek Trail Rides

Don't forget!   Our ranch can be available to you on weekends during times other than scheduled rides.

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Here we are, the Patterson Family, in 2005!   This photo is still missing a couple members but as with any family, ours is growing.   Including the baby's mother, 5 generations are now involved with PCTR.   That means even more help for Marvin and Judy to make your trip hospitable, whether it is for the day or a whole week!   We welcome you and look forward to meeting you!

On this site you can find details on dates, rates, special events, reservations, and more.   We hope you get the impression that we provide a "down home, friendly atmosphere" where no one is a stranger and kids are welcomed.   We look forward to hearing from you and hope you decide to come see us in person!!

Facilities

Our facilities were initiated in 1999;   our first full year of scheduled rides was 2000.   Our 4000 sq. ft. dining hall with its rustic decor will be a real comfort to you when you sit down to enjoy some of Judy's homemade meal creations.   The stereo in the background will provide you with a selection of music to your liking and requests seldom go unanswered.   Steve has a CD collection to rival any disc jockey.

Showers

Ever been to those places where you were a little afraid to use the shower house? Set your fears aside and bring your towels.   We know what's important!!   You will always find plenty of toilet paper and frequently smell the pine-sol.   There are no bathtubs or jacuzzis in this shower house, but you will get hot water, clean facilities, curtains that work, rubber mats, plenty of TP, and oh yeah, we leave the light on for ya.   Not bad for country folks.   A solid screen door to the entry puts a "whoa" on them bugs and various critters, not to mention adding some temperature control.

Campsites

Each campsite has access to electric and their own water hydrant.   After a challenging summer in 2006, we have doubled the electrical capacity and increased the water supply so we shouldn't have any more shortages.   We have about 80 hook up locations with electric and water, so getting a "good" place to park should not be a problem.   We do recommend calling ahead to reserve your space, particularly for our scheduled rides.

Stalls

For your four-legged buddies we have nice accomodations, all covered with lights and water near stalls.   The stall dividers go all the way to the top to prevent busy noses from reaching over.   The dividers are more like a heavy duty "screen" which provides ventilation, visibility, and security.   During 2007 we completed and added numerous additional stalls, complete with electric and water nearby! We now have approximately 140 stalls.   As with camping areas, we suggest reserving stalls in advance, particularly if you'd like to be in a certain area.

Trails

As mentioned earlier, we have a variety of trail styles throughout our 4000 acres.   You can now preview the map and even print it if you wish.   We have added numerous new trails since we began in 1999.   You decide what challenge you are up for and we will provide direction.   There are trailmarkers that you should find very useful should you decide to ride without our guides.   If you prefer to let someone else make the plans, our guided rides generally head out around 9:00 a.m.   You can sleep in a little if you want, savor a homemade cinnamon roll (or other breakfast traditionals), coffee or milk, and still have time to join the ride.