Twenty Mule Team 35/60/75/100 plus 15 Mile Intro Ride Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Twenty Mule Team 35/60/100 plus 15 Mile Intro Ride Saturday, February 22, 2025

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RIDE INFORMATION
Twenty Mule Team 35/60/100 Mile and 15 Mile Introductory
Introductory 15 Mile Ride

Saturday, February 22, 2025



Accommodations: The base camp is located at the Valley Riders Equestrian Center 1635 E. Springer, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The elevation is approximately 2,500 feet. Although the weather is generally nice, you should be ready for cold or wet weather. It is cold at night, near freezing, but can be warm during the day. It can also be windy. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Friday night a complementary lasagna dinner and Sunday morning a continental breakfast will be served.

Base Camp: Base Camp opens at 10:00am on Thursday, February 20, 2025. It is located at the corner of San Bernardino Rd (aka County Line Rd) and Springer St.(double electrical pole line along the road), southeast of Ridgecrest, California. It is the site of the Valley Riders Equestrian Center and is currently undeveloped so camping is primitive (no electricity). There are accommodations, grocery stores and gas close by. Potable water will be provided. Porta Potties will be available. Base camp is at 2,500 feet.

Saturday trails: The trail consists of four loops for the 100; two loops for the 60, and 1 loop for the 15 and 35 mile rides. There are a few long gradual grades, and some rocks and sand. Pads are recommended for rocks which are primarily between Vet Checks 1 and 2 for the 60, and 100-mile rides. The trail will be well marked with plenty of ribbons, chalk and glowbars after dark. The introductory ride will be one 15-mile loop.

Saturday starting time: The ride will start at 6:00 am for the 60 and 100 mile ride, at 7:00 am for the 35 mile ride and at 10:00 am for the 15 mile introductory ride.

Awards: There will be first place awards for the 35, 60 and 100 mile rides and completion awards for all who complete the ride. The 35, 60 and 100 mile rides will have an AERC Best Condition Award. The awards for the Intro and 35 mile rides will be at completion, the 60 and 100 mile awards will be after breakfast Sunday morning. Awards will not be mailed out and must be picked up at the ride.

Pre-Ride Vet Check: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, Feb 21st.   A pre-ride meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. For riders arriving in the morning (15/35 milers only), please make arrangements with the ride management.

Rules: All AERC rules will apply. Any abuse by rider or their crew to ride staff will result in disqualification of rider. Full refund for cancellations prior to 2/19/25. For cancellations after 2/19/25 and for horses not passing the pre-ride veterinary exam, a $50.00 ride management fee will be withheld. No shows receive no refund. Checks will not be cashed until after the ride. Dogs must be on a leash.

All hay, manure and trash must be picked up and your camp site left clean – Thank you!

Directions

1635 E. Springer, Ridgecrest CA 93555 on the corner of E. Springer and County Line Rd. Ridgecrest CA

From the Inland Empire:

• North on I-15 to Highway 395.

• Continue North on Highway 395 approximately 90 miles to the Ridgecrest turnoff (China Lake Blvd).

• Continue north on China Lake Blvd to second stop light (Bowman road) at Walmart. Turn right.

FROM BOWMAN ROAD:

• Turn right onto San Bernardino County Line road when pavement ends. Make sure you stay left of center dirt median. Continue on this dirt road past all homes. Ride camp will be on your right at corner of Springer and County line road.

From Los Angeles:

North on I-5 to Highway 14 heading towards Palmdale and Lancaster.
Continue North on Highway 14 approximately 120 miles to Highway 178 East (towards Inyokern, Ridgecrest and NAWS China Lake).
Continue East on 178 (Inyokern Road) approximately 14 miles to China Lake Blvd. Turn right and follow this to 178 East towards Trona (Ridgecrest Blvd)
Turn right onto Richmond Street (Fairgrounds) Follow this until it dead ends at Bowman.
Turn Left onto Bowman and follow above directions to ride camp.

From Points North:

Where Highway 395 forks to the left (Highway 14 begins) take Highway 395 to the second Inyokern exit (Highway 178/Inyokern Road).
Continue East on 178 (Inyokern Road) approximately 14 miles to China Lake Blvd. Turn right and follow this to 178 East towards Trona (Ridgecrest Blvd) where you will turn left.
Turn right onto Richmond Street (Fairgrounds) Follow this until it dead ends at Bowman.
Turn left onto Bowman and follow above directions.
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Camping Information
Camping is Free at Valley Riders in Ridgecrest, Ca. located at the corner of San Bernadino rd (County Line road) and Springer st. Horse and potable water is provided. Camp opens at 10:00 am on Thursday, Feb 20th.
Liability Release | Each rider will be required to sign a liability and release waiver at the ride. This is required to enter the event. Please come to signup to pick up your rider packet at which time you will be required to sign the release.
Fees
Ride entry prices!

15 Mile Intro ride Price is $70

($100 if entry is after 2/12/25)

35 Mile Ride Price is $130

($165 if entry is after 2/12/25)

60 Mile Ride Price is $180

($215 if entry is after 2/12/25)

100 Mile Ride Price is $225

($260 if entry is after 2/12/25)
2024 / 2025 AERC Ride Managed
Discounts:

Juniors and Ride Managers get a Discount. If you are a junior rider on any distance (except the Introductory ride) Your ride price for any distance is $100. At checkout time select one of three coupons for the discount based on the ride you are doing. It will deduct the discount from the cart total and make your ride $100. (It is a capital "J") The coupons are:

J35 (35 mile ride)

J60 (60 mile ride)

J100 (100 mile ride)

If you are a ride manager of an AERC sanctioned ride in 2024 or 2025 you get a discount of $30 off of any ride. Select the discount code RM2024 at checkout for the discount. Be sure to enter the name of the ride you manage in the field above. Note- Ride managers only, not volenteers. One discount per ride please. (no junior and ride manager discount together)

The discount DOES NOT apply to the Introductory Ride.
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Ride Fees: Please select your ride below to check out. Also Select AERC Non-Member fee if you are not a Member of the AERC.