Event Details
The event is planned for the weekend of Feb 17-18 and will cover ungroomed forest roads in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Since this is a federally-owned area, all vehicles must be street legal (licensed/registered + with auto insurance).
We will travel in convoys, with an experienced driver at the front (“lead”) and one at the back (“chase”) of each group, so if anyone needs help there will always be someone there. All lead and chase vehicles will be equipped with VHF radios and will be in constant communication.
Note: This is a 2-day event, with off-roading on both Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th!
** Please keep in mind, this event is open to drivers of all experience levels…so some may find the pace too slow, while other may find it a bit fast. Please be patient with everyone and we will all have a great time. **
Includes:
● Entry fee (no charge for additional passengers)
● Event hoodie
● Raffle entry (more info will be available before the event)
● US Forest Service Event Permit *Note: this is not the trail permits/decals; it is an event permit required by the USDA for larger group sizes
● .gpx file of pre-ran route
● Link to photos/videos from event
Agenda:
Saturday, Feb 17th:
Meet at AmericInn Oscoda hotel ~10am – Sign in, fuel up, air down tires
(guests are encouraged to arrive at the hotel Friday night, Feb 16th, so that the group is ready to roll out on time Saturday morning)
Fun off-roading on the trails and Forest Roads!
Stop in Mio for lunch/dinner
More fun on the trails, head to Hill Climb as time permits
Return to AmericInn Oscoda hotel
Sunday, Feb 18th:
Depart for Day 2 of trails!
End the trails near I-75 Sunday afternoon for end of event
Safe travels home!!
*Don’t forget to fill up your tires before hitting the road. There are several gas stations in Harrisville (right down the road) that have air machines if you don’t have an HPA Systems tank.
Hotel:
We have secured a special group rate at the AmericInn by Wyndham in Oscoda for the nights of Feb 17-18. We encourage participants to arrive Friday night and stay through Sunday morning (2 nights). For reservations, please call the hotel at (989) 739-1986 and let them know you are with Midwest Offroad Expeditions. You cannot use the group rate through their website.
Please make sure your hotel reservation is completed by Jan 15th or we will lose the room hold.
Rules, Requirements, and Recommendations:
Please visit the Rules and Requirements page for info.
Important Addresses:
-Hotel and Departure Location (Day 1):
AmericInn by Wyndham, Oscoda Near AuSable River
720 E Harbor St, Oscoda, MI 48750
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