Directions to Camp: Whether traveling north or south on HWY101, the town of Geyserville takes the Canyon Rd Exit. Travel west on Canyon Rd. for 2 miles where it ends at Dry Creek Rd. Turn right on Dry Creek Rd. and travel 3 miles to Lake Sonoma Dam. Stay on the Main Rd. past Lake Headquarters and travel up the hill. DO NOT turn left towards Annapolis/Skaggs Springs Rd. Hwy1or Stewart Point. Go over a huge bridge and travel another 10.2 miles. Make a Right-hand turn at the Cooley Ranch sign. Bear right down Cooley Ranch Road. The camp is at the bottom of the hill. We will have signs and ribbons. This is a steep grade down into the camp. The camp will be open at 10:30 am Friday, June 23rd and will be locked nightly (if you need to leave please ask ride management for lock info)Camp will be closed down by 11:00 am Sunday the 25th.No smoking on trails or fire/flames of any kind in camp. Please also keep in mind that no one is allowed on trails that are not entered and driving around the ranch is not permitted. We are very thankful we can ride and camp on this beautiful private ranch.
In camp we will provide horse water and a few portable toilets,… the rest is up to you: please come fully prepared with enough human drinking water and snacks.
Trails are challenging and beautiful, mostly jeep roads with LOTS of water crossings. Rocks in some areas, but primarily good footing. Hoof protection is advised. The event is doable but please bring a conditioned horse as this is “one HILL of a ride” Did I say Hills? It is a lot of fun and your horse can do it if ridden smart. We will have one out Vet check for the limited distance and intro ride and this same vet check the 50s will go through twice (only need one pit crew bag) we will have hay and water for horses there. Only staff and volunteers will be able to drive into the vet check.
Ride schedule:
Pre-ride vet check: approx. 2:30 pm Friday
Ride briefing: 6:30 PM Friday
Start times (can change depending on how hot it is) 6 am 50s, 7 am 25s, and intro 7:30 am
Awards are given as you finish or distributed after the competition
Ride Manager phone number:
Alex 707-756-2735
Jennifer 707-472-6489