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27th Grand Island Ride Memorial Day Week-End 2004
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| Come join the UP Distance Riders on our 27th Annual
Grand Island Ride! Travel the Bay de Noc Grand Island Trail in our
beautiful Hiawatha National Forest, a trail riders paradise that
stretches from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior. The trail is used
exclusively for horseback and hiking enthusiasts, and is marked and
maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and adopted by the U.P.
Distance Riders. You will cross streams, ride through
beautiful hardwoods and majestic pines. Ask anyone who has ridden
this trail and they will tell you it is one of the best trails in the
Midwest. Ride headquarters will be at the lower campground with plenty of parking and camping sites, plus water and latrines. Water for filling barrels can be accessed at the U.S. Forest Service Station. Gas, food, lodging and showers are just 1 mile away. (Weather permitting, we will use the whole trail) |
| Day |
Endurance |
Fees |
Start Time | Competitive | Fees | Start Time | ||
| Saturday 5/29 | Gate Into Hold | Sr. | Jr. | Window Concept | Sr. | Jr. | ||
| 100 Miles | $90.00 | $30.00 | 6am +/- | 25 miles | $40.00 | $20.00 | TBA | |
| 50 Miles | $70.00 | $30.00 | ||||||
| 25 Miles LD | $50.00 | $30.00 | ||||||
| Sunday 5/30 | 25 Mile LD | $50.00 | $30.00 | AM | 25 miles | $40.00 | $20.00 | AM |
| AERC MEMBERS: | $10.00 Discount upon presentation of 2004 AERC Registration |
| Awards: | Prizes in each division, ribbons, 1st through 6th Completion Awards |
| Friday vet-in: | When vet is available |
| Negative Coggins: | Current Coggins test report required |
| Helmets: | Required for Juniors. Recommended for adults. |
| Potluck Dinner: | Saturday 6:30 PM. Hot dogs and condiments provided. Please bring a dish to pass. |
| Dogs welcome: | Please keep them leashed and away form vet-in area. |
| Camp-fires: | Allowed unless fire danger is too high. |
| Camping Fees: | None |
| Head Vet: | Dr Rae Birr |
| Ride Management: | |
| Send Entries to: |
UP Distance Riders, 8255 26.7 Lane, Rapid River, MI 49878 Midge Dutton (906) 474-9247 email: ricdutton@chartermi.net |
| Additional Contacts: |
Kathy Macki (906) 474-6416 email: kmacki@uplogon.com Karen Hites (906) 498-1109 email: khites@charter.net |
***** WATCH FOR SIGNS*****
>>From Wisconsin>>
Approximately 1-1/2 miles east of Rapid River, turn left at very top of hill, County Road 509. Go 1 mile, turn left (same Co. Road) go one more mile, campground is on the left.
>>From Lower Michigan>>
Come West on US 2, 1/2 mile past Hillcrest Motel (on your right) you turn right at very top of hill on County Road 509. Go 1 mile, turn left (same Co. Road) go 1 more mile, campground is on the left.
