Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
NF-80 Trout Lake, WA 98650
Saturday, July 27, 2019 - Sunday, July 28, 2019
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| Date | Type | Name | Contact |
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| Sat - 07/27 | TC | Mt Adams/BC Mello Stirrup Series |
Jan Wallace
mthoodrider@gmail.com (541) 806-0059 |
| Sun - 07/28 | TC | Mt Adams /BC Mello Stirrup Series |
Jan Wallace
mthoodrider@gmail.com (541) 806-0059 |
The Mt Adams Horse camp is nestled in a gorgeous meadow with a spectacular view of Mt Adams. Plenty of dry camping available. Base camp will be located in the north end of the meadow. Certified Weed Free Hay is Required. Stock water is available in the USFS Campground.
Come join us for 2 days of relaxing trail riding on the foothills of Mt Adams in the beautiful Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Trails wind thru the thick forest and along streams offering a wide variety of vegetation and beauty. Saturday's trail will head north and circle back to camp with 8-12 obstacle to challenge your skills on this 8-mile loop. Sunday we will ride the 6 miles lower loop to the Big Tree Monument with 6-10 obstacles along the way before heading back to camp.
Day Rider Very Welcome. Saturday Night Potluck will offer some of the best food.
Trails are well maintained and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Some areas are rocky so boots or shoes are recommended.
Breakfast and Lunch on your own.
Saturday Night Potluck.
Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer!
Weekend Hi Point Awards, High Point Custom Stirrups to be awarded at the conclusion of the series.
This Stirrup Series will combine the best 5 scores out of 6 events; from the two day Trail Challenge July 27th & 28th at Mt Adams Horse Camp outside of Troutlake, WA and the 3 day Sept 13th-15th In Hand and Obstacle Challenge at BC Mello Arena in Goldendale, WA Must compete in a minimum of four events to qualify for the stirrups, however scores from 5 events will be calculated for the Hi-Point Awards..
Numerous trails available to ride before and after the trail challenge.
Mt Adams Horse Camp
NF-80
Trout Lake, WA 98650
Directions:
From Trout Lake, Washington take Mt. Adams Road north to the intersection with Forest Road 23. At this intersection fork to the right. Continue driving for one mile to the turn onto Forest Road 80. This road is signed “South Climb”. Make the left hand turn on to Forest Road 80 and continue to the intersection with spur road 031 at the sign for the horse camp. Turn left and drive to the entrance to the camp on the right.
IMPORTANT the Hood River Bridge is very narrow, please consider the following options for crossing the Columbia River: If coming from Eastern Oregon/Washington on I-84, please take The Dalles Bridge to WA Hwy 14 and travel West approximately 22 miles to Hwy 141, follow 141 to Trout Lake.
If coming from I-84 east bound please take The Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks (this is a toll bridge), turn right on WA Hwy 14 and travel approximately 20 miles to Hwy 141, follow 141 to Trout Lake.
| FRIDAY | |
| 3:00pm | Host Arrival |
| 7:00pm | Early Check In Available |
| SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 7:00am | New arrival Check In |
| 7:30am | Judge Briefing |
| 8:30am | Rider Briefing |
| 9:30am | First riders out on the trail |
| Lunch | On your own |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6:30pm | Pot Luck |
| SUNDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 7:00am | New arrival Check In |
| 7:30am | Judge Briefing |
| 8:00am | Rider Briefing |
| 9:00am | First riders out on the trail |
| Lunch | On your own after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
| Finish | Please Drive Safe on Your Way Home |
| Dry Camping Only | |
| Primitive Dry Camping in North End of Meadow-You Provide Your Own Containment | $0.00 |
| MEALS | |
| Saturday Night Potluck | $0.00 |