Entry Fees

For 30/50/55 mile events:

Early Entry $105 per ride before May 15 (pre-register with $25 non-refundable deposit)
Late Entry $125 per ride after May 15
Non-AERC members must add $20 per day

The LD courses are 30 miles each day, split into 2 loops. The longer distances on Friday and Sunday are 50 miles, split into 2 loops. The longer distance on Saturday is 55 miles, split into 2 loops.

Intro Ride

Fee: $40

The intro ride is a non-competitive event designed to give riders and horses a chance to learn and experience an endurance ride. You will be required to have your horse examined by the ride vets before beginning and after finishing the ride (we ask that you give right-of-way to the non-intro competitors so that they can move through the vet checks promptly). The intro ride courses are 12-13 miles long, should be completed within 6 hours, and are different all 3 days.

Refund Policy

If your horse does not pass the pre-ride vet check and is not allowed to start, you will be eligible for a refund, less an administrative fee of $25. Once you start the ride, the entry fee is non-refundable. Please allow up to 10 business days for the refund to be processed.

Trails

Don't let the name City of Rocks fool you. Most of our trails are crushed granite dust or sand. You will encounter portions of trail with some rock, even slick rock, but for the most part the footing is great. Our trails are a mixture of single-track, double-track jeep trails, cow paths, groomed trails, and packed dirt road. There is one mile of paved road but there are cow paths alongside it. Most of the land we use will have cattle on it and that means that there will be some closed gates. RIDERS MUST RE-CLOSE THESE GATES after passing through. Not doing so puts the future of this ride at risk.

Markings

We encourage the use of GPS, as it is the best way to not get lost. For everyone else, we will use a combination of signs and ribbons. The trails we use are grouped into segments. Intersections of 2 or more segments are labeled with a letter. There will be a sign at each of these intersections with its letter, and arrows indicating the direction and distance to the next lettered intersection. So, a loop is defined by a sequence of intersections, e.g. ABCMA. Between signs there will be additional arrows when necessary to keep you on the correct trail. Here's a video explaining it with examples.

We have had course markings destroyed in the past so we advise you to study the course as well as download the GPX files to your phone or GPS device.

GPS tracks (updated May 22 2:45pm) can be downloaded here:

Water

Water is available on trail from livestock tanks. We will place supplemental water troughs at a number of locations. There are a few stream crossings too.

Ride Camp

Castleview RV Park, Lynn Rd, Almo, Idaho
Coordinates: 42.077332, -113.634047

NOTE: If you follow GPS when coming from Salt Lake City and points south, it may take you on miles of dirt roads. You'll get here, but it will be bumpy. We suggest you stay on I-84 West to exit 245, then resume following your GPS navigation.

Camping is included with your entry fee between May 30 and June 3. At other times the nightly rate of $10 must be paid at the self-service pay station.

• There are no RV hook-ups and no potable water. Port-a-potties and horse water will be provided.
• Due to fire danger, campfires and open flames are NOT permitted.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times.
• Quiet hours are 10pm to 4am. Generators must be turned off during these hours.
• Ride camp is at nearly 6,000 feet elevation. Weather and temperatures are highly unpredictable. Strong wind gusts are common so RV awnings and pop-up canopies should not be left unattended.
• All vet holds will be in camp.

Meals

Evening meals are available for purchase through our website as part of your pre-registration. Please order your meals by May 15th. Last minute meal orders cannot be guaranteed. Meals will be catered by The Lunchroom in Almo.

Friday: Spaghetti and meatballs with salad and a roll
Saturday: Potato bar (pulled pork, potato, cheese sauce, broccoli, and toppings) with salad and a roll
Sunday: Tacos/burritos with salad

Dinners are served buffet style at 5:30pm. If you are competing without a crew, we will hold your food until you finish. Just let us know ahead of time.