Mule trains have been used historically in the US and other locations in the world to carry cargo, but are still used today for recreational back-country trips. Typically, the lead mule carries the rider and the pack mule bears the load.

Lead Mule

Mule trains have been used historically in the US and other locations in the world to carry cargo, but are still used today for recreational back-country trips. Typically, the lead mule carries the rider and the pack mule bears the load.

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Author(s)Jane Hawkey
Author CompanyIntegration and Application Network
Date Created2012-12-31
AlbumHuman > Recreation
TypeSymbol
Project(s)Pacific Island Network science communication products
Dimensions425 x 500
Filesize39.1 kB (svg)   51.2 kB (png)
Number of Downloads921
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Required AttributionJane Hawkey, Integration and Application Network (ian.umces.edu/media-library)