BOGGS MOUNTAIN, Calif. – Love to hike or ride? Then join the Friends of Boggs Mountain at a “Wag, Walk and Wride at Boggs” event.

Set for Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, the event will include equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and dog walkers at the Boggs Mountain Horse Camp.

The Lake-Mendo Unit of the Backcountry Horsemen of California (BCHC) will kick off the event by demonstrating how to pack stock animals for the back country, and talk about some of the work they do in wilderness areas.

They’ll also discuss the responsibilities of equestrians, and why horses and other stock animals like mules need special consideration on shared trails.

Youth from the Clear Lake and Kelseyville High School Bike Team will then discuss and demonstrate proper trail etiquette, and will involve equestrians, hikers, and dog walkers in their presentation.

The objectives of the event are to develop an empathic understanding of user groups, and begin a series of trail user interactions that foster a collaborative trail culture.

Lastly, special guest Sarah Reid, State Trails Chair of the California State Horseman's Association, will discuss multiuser trail successes in Annadel State Park and elsewhere in Sonoma County.

Prizes for participation will be awarded to humans and animals, thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of Boggs Mountain, and Specialized Bicycles through Main St. Bicycles in Lakeport. Refreshments will also be available.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Leashed, socialized dogs are welcome, as are horses and their riders who have some multiuse trail experience. However, this event may not be appropriate for “green” or young horses.

Please contact Gigi Stahl, FOBM volunteer, at 707-809-5299 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions.

In case of inclement weather, please check the Boggs Web site at http://boggsmountain.org for any cancellation notices.