Minor Release Forms:  If a minor release form is brought to the trail ride with a minor and a guardian is not present, this release form MUST be notorized.  

The bridge is still out and is not going to be repaired in time for this springs trail ride. Whether or not it's repaired by fall is yet to be determined, but FEMA has approved the funding and are gathering bids now. Depending on spring weather, all trails are planned to be available for our use however the Zumbro River will separate the two major areas where the trails are located. It may be inconvenient but we believe it will be possible to have another good GECC trail ride.

All registration, sound checks, etc. will be at the big West Assembly area as it has been the past couple of years. Our goal is to make this trail ride as much like past trail rides as possible but recognizing the lack of a bridge across the Zumbro River will be an inconvenience at least. After registering and getting the latest information at the West camp, you may choose to camp there or on the other side of the river at our old main camp area. You can get directions at signup. We do NOT have any ability for pre-registering. We're sorry for any confusion on this issue, but all registration is handled at the trailride itself.

Where:  
Take County Road 4 either north from Hwy 42 near Plainview, MN or south from Hwy 60 to Theilman, MN. Take County Road 86 Northeast through the town of Theilman. You will come to a Y about 1.5 miles down 86. Stay right at the Y to the campground/signup area. It will be well arrowed so just follow arrows. Camping available at staging area, no hook ups but there will be a charge for camping at all DNR campgrounds in this unit this year. This charge is per camping unit (5 folks in a tent or 1 in an RV is the same charge, for example), not a per vehicle charge. The DNR camping fee is $15 per night for 2006. 

Start Time:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday

Trailride Cost: (We accept Cash & Checks, no cards please)
Adults: $20.00 per day, $30.00 for both days.
Ages 13-17: $10 per day, $15 for both days.
Kids (12 and under): $5.00 per day, $5.00 for both days.

Additional costs:
AMA District 23 has stated that trailriders will need to be members of the district. There is a $10 trailrider card per family and it covers minors. They will be available at the event. Full AMA District 23 memberships will also be available. You will not need to buy one if you have any other AMA District 23 competition card.
DNR camping fee of $15 per camping unit (tent, RV, etc).
AMA membership - $39 yearly


Terrain: 
We have about 45 miles of trails not including forest service roads. 15 miles of river bottoms (nice open trails) and 10 miles of woods 2 track that is all suitable for both bikes and ATVs. There is also about 20 miles of single track which is not open to ATV's. All trails are marked and range from easy to challenging.

Two mini areas right next to the campground provide lots of fun for the little guys.

Requirements: 
 AMA Membership
 DNR Registration Decal
 Machine must pass a sound check of 96 db or less
 USFS approved spark arrestor

Things to Know:

- Trails are marked with arrows and other types of signage -
- There may be sections of trail that include 2-WAY TRAFFIC -
-While traveling within the campground and on roads SLOW DOWN & USE CAUTION -
- This area is only available to us twice a year.  Please treat it with respect so we can continue to enjoy it! -
- You WILL have fun! -

See a map of the trail layout here 

Not all of these trails will be used, but it gives you a good idea of how much riding we have to offer!


NOTE TO OUT OF STATE RIDERS: We have a permit from the DNR for our event that exempts out of state riders from needing to buy a MN offroad sticker. This exemption is only for our event. Copies will be available at signup and you need to have it with you while riding.