36th Annual Rites of Spring Trail Tour and CCC Annual Meeting
Trail, Kids' Trail/ATV
Sponsored by the Capitol Chapter
Kickoff the Riding Season with the Rites of Spring !!!
Check the Capitol Chapter website for more details:
https://sites.google.com/site/capitolchapterccc/events/rites-of-spring
LOCATION / STAGING:
The ride will be staged out of the Whiskey Creek Campground located approximately 20 miles west of Baldwin, MI.
Whiskey Creek Campground
5080 Sippy Rd
Custer, MI 49405
Reservations by Phone: (231) 898-2030
Reservations Online:
http://www.whiskeycreekcamp.com
There will be plenty of available field camping for this event, with access to bathrooms, showers, and the indoor pool! Register for field camping upon arrival.
There is also a camp store on site that sells pizza and other food.
TRAIL:
Big O and Little O Trails
- 100 miles of Motorcycle Trail with cutoff options
- Food and gas available at campground and along trail
Kids Loop
- Private property trails for dirtbikes and ATVs
CAMPING:
Limited modern camping is available, with plenty of field camping right at the staging area. See campground info above.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Motels and lodges can be found nearby in Baldwin and Branch.
SIGN-UP / SOUND CHECK:
Sign-up and sound check will take place at the staging area.
Friday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
RIDE FEES:
Saturday & Sunday: $30 individual / $50 family
Sunday Only: $20 individual / $30 family
PRIZE DRAWING:
Plenty of prizes will be awarded to participants on Saturday.
RIDER EDUCATION:
Riders under age 16 are required to have a safety training certificate.
Visit the DNR website for online rider education classes:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79148_81281---,00.html
REQUIREMENTS:
All attendees, spectators, and participants must sign the CCC waiver at the staging area. Riders must be current CCC members. Memberships are available at sign-up but please renew early by mail. ORV stickers are required and are available at the staging area. Vehicles must be equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrestor and pass a 94 db sound check.
CCC ANNUAL MEETING:
The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan's Annual Membership Meeting will be held Saturday evening. The meeting will be held indoors at the Whiskey Creek lodge, following the prize drawing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For more details about the Rites of Spring, please contact...
Lynnette Eding (Trail Tour Coordinator)
Phone: (616) 262-1839
Email:
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The Rites of Spring Trail Tour is the official kick-off to the riding season. Don't miss this great annual tradition!
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Trips & Adventurous Activities in Custer,
Meetups in Custer.
