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THE TRAIL

**Trail is different than 2021.  The railroad bed has been taken out and some of the more confusing trails have been simplified.

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You will get to enjoy some diverse trails giving you amazing views of Spokane.  There will be trails along the river, some climbing, meandering through single track trails, as well as  double-track trails.  This is a more technical ride than some and less than others but one thing we can guarantee is there will be some rocky terrain so hoof protection is highly recommended.  This is a multi-use trail so you may encounter hikers or bicyclists - even babies in backpacks.  All vet checks will be back at ride camp.  The trail will be very well flagged and we will have Ride with GPS tracks.  

50 MILE RIDERS

Saturday and Sunday - trail opens at 6 a.m.  The 50-mile ride will have three loops with all vet checks back at ride camp.   

30 MILE RIDERS

Saturday and Sunday - trail will open either at 7.  The 30-mile ride will use two loops with the vet checks back at ride camp. 

INTRO TRAIL RIDE

Intro Trail opens Saturday at 8 a.m.  This is an approximately 13-mile loop, which is great for those new to endurance, starting a new horse, or for whatever reason, would just would like to do the shorter distance.  This is managed the same way as a full-length endurance ride.  Your miles do not count toward AERC miles, but is a great way to see what the sport is all about or to get your horse used to the excitement.  You will still vet in Friday evening (or Saturday morning), you will ride your 13 miles, and then you will vet in at the end.  There is no time limit on Intro rides.

PRIZE RIDE

Sunday - Trail opens at 8:30 a.m., last rider out at 10 a.m.  This ride will be open to anyone - it is not a race  (and we ask that your horse mostly walks) but an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy our beautiful State park.  This will be a well-marked approximately 9- to 10-mile trail ride.  Enjoy your friends, see amazing views, and win fantastic prizes.  Ride is $35 and includes 5 raffle tickets and one meal ticket.  $5 for each additional raffle ticket, $10 for each additional meal ticket.   The more raffle tickets you buy, the better your chance of winning.  Prize drawings at 2 p.m. or whenever everyone is back into camp  No dogs on the trail ride - dogs must be leashed at camp.  Please bring a lawn chair.  You are welcome to camp out Saturday night, Sunday night, or both.  **Please see information regarding camping fees and rules if you plan to camp.

THE PARK

The park has a little bit of everything, river views, open meadow, forest trees, wildlife, wildflowers, and the paved Centennial Trail which traverses through the majority of the park south of the Spokane River.  Find out more at https://parks.state.wa.us/573/Riverside

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The park came into being with various gifts of land in 1933 and 1934. Find out more about its history at 

http://exploreriversidestatepark.com/about-us/about-the-park/park-history/

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It is Washington's second largest state park, covering some 11,162 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers.  There is a dedicated equestrian area with an arena, round pen, and camping area with corrals, not to mention all the beautiful trails.  We will not be at the equestrian center but will be in a large field.  

Please note that Riverside has lots of rocky trails.  Hoof protection is highly recommended.

For a printable version of the ride flyer, click here:

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