Important Event Information

 

*    All riders must check-in and pick up their packets. Wristbands are also your meal ticket for Century, Metric and Quarter riders. It is also important to read the  half sheet notice in your packet before beginning as it has information you will need to know like the number to call for Sag Support.

 

*    Century, Metric and Quarter riders can choose to leave ahead of the start times however some of the rest stops may not be open.  See route maps for rest stop times. Historic Hay Wagon & Nature Hike times are fixed.

 

*    All participants must wear wristbands or carry them with you to show.

 

Century (100 mile) Ride Starts at 7:30 AM

          After registration check-in please proceed through park, over

          Skevington Pedestrian Bridge, past tennis courts to start line.

 

Century Riders only: If you arrive at the New Hope Road and Fish Hatchery intersection after 2:30 PM  you should not take Fish Hatchery Road but proceed on New Hope and follow the Pink Metric Century road markings back to Palmerton Park otherwise you will not make it back in time for the meal or festivities which end at 5:30 PM – your choice.

 

Metric (65 mile) Ride Starts at 9:00 AM

          After registration check-in please proceed through park, over

          Skevington Pedestrian Bridge, past tennis courts to start line.

 

Quarter (25 mile) Ride Starts at 10:00 AM

          After registration check-in please proceed through park, over

          Skevington Pedestrian Bridge, past tennis courts to start line.

 

Wildflower Family Fun Ride (2.5 miles) Starts at 1 PM

        Meet at the Visitors Info booth and boat launch parking lot on the S. side of Depot St. Bridge

          (across from the Best Western Motel on Hwy 99).  Great ride for everyone to enjoy the

          greenway.  Stop along the way to toss wildflowers along the trail and learn about flora/fauna

          and wildlife along the trail from a State Parks Representative.

 

Historic Nature Hike Event has 3 choices:

       

Option A: Historic Hay Ride #1 followed by Nature Hike (2.5 mi)

          10:00 AM - Meet just before Skevington Ped Bridge

Hay Ride Starts at approx. 10:15 AM.

Description: Step back in time on a historic hay wagon trip through the town of Rogue

River narrated by Pam Ward (an actress you might recognize from the tv series “Perry Mason” or from her books on tape).  You will be dropped off downtown and proceed to the Rogue River Greenway Portal where you will be met by a State Parks representative who will take you on the river side nature hike and talk about flora/fauna and wildlife of the area.  Note: at the end of the paved trail is a rest stop with refreshments – this is also where you turn around and walk back to Palmerton Park.

 

Option B: Historic Nature Hike (4 miles)

10:30 AM - Meet just before Skevington Ped Bridge

Hike Starts at 10:45 AM

Description: A narrated hike through the historic town of Rogue River and then onto the

Rogue River Greenway at the Depot Street Bridge where you will be met by a State

Parks Representative who will take you on the river side nature hike and talk about flora/fauna and wildlife of the area.  Note: at the end of the paved trail is a rest stop with refreshments – this is also where you turn around and walk back to Palmerton Park.

 

Option C: Historic Hay Ride #2 followed by Nature Hike (2.5 mi)

11:15 AM : Meet just before Skevington Ped Bridge

          Hay Ride Starts at approx. 11:30 AM 

          Description: Same as Option A.