The Color County Rides are back again this year. There will be  a 55/50 and a 25 miler  on each day so there should be something for everyone! This is a beautiful ride in the high deserts of Utah. There are red rock hills, historic trails and dinosaur tracks. Each day of the ride will be a little different so come join us for a wonderful three days.

Directions to Camp: From the north,  take I-15 to Toquerville (exit 27). Follow the U-17 through Toquerville, it turns into U-9 through la Verkin and Hurricane. Make a left turn at the stoplight at 700 W and State Street. (Hurricane Chevron Station). Go about two miles  and turn right  on 2060 S. (Hurricane Airport) Go by the Cliffdweller Subdivision. Continue on until the pavement ends. About two miles further you will come to a fork in the road, stay right and go two more miles. Base camp will be just past the cattle guard. You may park on either side of the road, but park as far off the road as possible.  From the south, take I-15 to the Hurrican-Zion exit. You'll go about 8 miles until you come to the stop light at 700 W and State Street. Turn right and follow the above directions from that point. There will be ride signs.

There will be an area blocked off for the vet check so please do not try to park there. Parking is on both sides of the road. Please park as far off the road as you can so that late arrivers still have room to park.There will be horse water but bring your own drinking water.

Hurricane offers the warmth and friendliness of a small town plus the convenience of motels, restaraunts, drive-ins, grocery stores, service stations and RV parks. Willowind RV is available for showers and is just south of State street. There are also several motels if you don't feel like roughing it.
Motel 6                  1-435-635-4010
Super 8                  1-435-635-0808
BW Lamplighter Inn 1-435-635-4647
Comfort Inn             1-435-635-3500
Days Inn                 1-435-635-0500
 
There is also an option to stable your horse at the fairgrounds. Call for details if you are interested in this option but it is much easier to stay at camp.

Trail/Vet Checks/Starting times/Fees: There will be  a 25 miler and a 50 miler each day. The 25 miler will start at 8:00am and the 50-55 miler will start at 7:00am. The cost for the 50-55 miler will be $85. The cost of the 25 miler will be $75. Junior riders will receive a $15 dollar discount on the 50 milers. Non-AERC members will be required to pay an additional $15 dollar fee.  Dave Nicholson will be the head vet. All vet checks will be back in base camp.  We will begin vetting horses on Thursday afternoon as soon as Dave gets here, hopefully around 4:30pm. There will be a trail map provided each day for riders and we will have a ride meeting at about 7:00pm each night before the ride. All junior riders must wear a helmet-no exceptions! THIS RIDE IS ON PUBLIC LANDS. TREAT IT WITH CARE. THEY WILL BE WATCHING US. THE RIDE HAS USED THIS AREA FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND WE WANT TO CONTINUE TO UES IT FOR MANY YEARS TO COME!