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Huntersville Trail Ride 2024

Come enjoy the trails in Huntersville.

September 28 and 29, 2024
Huntersville, MN

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Trail Ride Information

Here are the details for the event:

Location:

Huntersville State Forest

Huntersville Township - Located 15 miles southeast of Park Rapids on Wadena County Rd 18.

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Directions:

From the twin cities - 

Stay on Highway 10 veering left through Motely, toward Staples. Approximately 3.5 miles past Staples turn right onto County Rd. 26. There will be a Nimrod sign before the turn. County Rd. 26 twists and turns and ends in Nimrod. Take a right onto Country Rd 12 (used to be State Highway 227).

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Stay on Co. Rd 12 (used to be Hwy. 227) through Nimrod and across the River. Take a left on Huntersville Road (Co. Rd 18), which is the first left AFTER you cross the river. After you make a sharp left turn, continue ~1.75 miles and look for the signs to the campground on the left. The turn into the campground is before the Huntersville Outpost.

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This Google Maps link will get you close.

Riding Opportunities:

All skill levels are welcome

Ride the single-track trails in the Huntersville State Forest, including selected horse trails by special permit. Trails will be event arrowed/marked. Maps will be provided.  Guided rides will also be available.

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The terrain is mostly flat.  Single-track trails wind through the forest and range from easy to more challenging.

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Novice riders can ride a minimum maintenance road/two-track route for easy and scenic off-highway riding via GPS tracks, maps, or led by a TCTR member.

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Forest road ride option:

A forest road ride is offered as part of the Huntersville Trail Ride weekend. We will have a guide for the ride. GPS route is available for solo riders or those that wish to ride on their own. Be sure to bring your download cable. 

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The Forest Road Ride is a recreational ride over scenic forest roads and includes two short sections of single track trails. Perfect for the rider in early development of their off-road skills or just want a laid back scenic ride in the woods. Suitable for dual sports and dirt bikes. Lasts about 3 hours. Sign up at the event pole barn.

Costs:

Low cost entry

$20/adult or $10/child (12 and under) for one day - $5 discount for club members
$30/adult or $15/child for the weekend; maximum $75/family - $5 discount for adult club members
Primitive camping is FREE
Limited hookups are available, contact 218-564-9585 for rates and availability.

Hours:

Event times

Camping gates opens Friday afternoon
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, September 28
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Sunday, September 29

Requirements:

What is needed

  • Must have a DNR OHM sticker on all bikes OR an Out of State Non-Resident OHM trail pass for all riders.

  • Bike must pass a sound check at or below State level of 96dbA

  • Bike must have a USFS approved spark arrestor

  • ARMCA/District 23 membership; non-competition ($10/person or $25/family) or competition card

Dining Available:

The Huntersville Outpost is located adjacent to our ride base location.  They server lunch and dinner.

Huntersville Outpost

Entertainment:

Camp fire

Come hang out around the bonfire (conditions permitting) on Saturday night and get to know your fellow riders.  Listen to and tell stories.

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