

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rites of Spring Trail Tour 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 37th 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 Rites of Spring will be staged out of the Whiskey Creek Campground located near Custer, MI approximately 20 miles west of Baldwin.

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 with pizza, snacks and a variety of convenience items for sale.


TRAIL:

Big-O and Little-O Trails
- 100 miles of single track Motorcycle Trail with cutoff options.
- Food and gas available at campground and along the 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 information 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: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 AM


RIDE FEES:

CCC Member: $30 Two days / $20 Sunday only
CCC Family Weekend: $50 Two days / $30 Sunday only


PRIZE DRAWING:

Plenty of prizes will be awarded to registered participants on Saturday afternoon!


RIDER EDUCATION:

Riders under age 16 are required to present a ORV 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 or through the club's website at cccmi.net. Both 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.

We have special permission for participants with unplated motorcycles to ride the Big-O Trail, which normally requires a Secretary of State license plate. Only motorcycles can be ridden from Whiskey Creek Campground, due to road and trail restrictions. Headlights and taillights are required. A limited number of lighting kits will be available for purchase at signup.

Motorcycles without lights and quads (under 50" wide) can be trailered to the Little-O parking lot. Click the link below for a map of the east trailhead parking lot. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jqzxRtvXBCDiK5L38

The private property kids' loops at the staging area are intended for youth and beginning riders. They can be ridden by event participants on motorcycles and quads.

Per Michigan state law, all riders 16 years of age and younger must be under direct adult supervision (on private or public land). Quad riders must be 12 years of age or older (on private or public land).


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 - Event Chairperson
Phone: 616-262-1839
Email: lynnetteu2003@yahoo.com


The Rites of Spring Trail Tour is the official kick-off to the new riding season. Don't miss this great annual CCC tradition!
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, meetups, workshops, kids, art, fine-arts
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Custer
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5080 E Sippy Rd, Custer, MI 49405-9669, United States
- **lat**: 43.84191
- **long**: -86.1497
- **full address**: 5080 E Sippy Rd, Custer, MI 49405-9669, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 5080 E Sippy Rd, Custer, MI 49405-9669, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, camping, meetups, workshops, kids, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rites of Spring Trail Tour 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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