Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind

At Minocqua Winter Park Chalet on September 23, 2023

Race Details

Overview

Join us for the third annual Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind Race! Taking its name From Squirrel hill this bike race mixes the vast trail system here at Minocqua Winter Park with some of Oneida County's beautiful gravel roads to bring to you a truly unique race experience. This year, we are offering three distances:

• Big Nut - 25 miles / 2-lap format / 1,250ft elevation change 
• Little Nut - 12.5 miles / 1-lap format / 500ft elevation change
• Mini Nut - 3 miles / for ages 12 & under / easy terrain 

All three races begin and end in front of the Minocqua Winter Park chalet. Stick around after the race to explore more of the trail system and enjoy the Fall Fest activities!

Registration 

Registration is now open! Day-of Registration will be open 7:30am-8:30am at the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet.

Big Nut: $60

Little Nut: $40

Mini Nut: $20

Register online here

Racer Give-aways/Merchandise 

Racers get a free drink ticket and T-Shirt! 

Chef Gabe will be on-site with some delicious BBQ for purchase after the race, so don't be afraid to work up an appetite.

Course Information

Please note that the complete course is only open to riders on race day. Portions of the route go on private property. Please obey all private property and trail closure signs.

Big Nut

Click Here to View the Big Nut Course Map PDF 

Ride With GPS route available here. 

Little Nut

Click Here to View the Little Nut Course Map PDF

Ride With GPS route available here.

Mini Nut 

Map coming soon!

Race Sponsors

Thank You to Our Current Sponsors:

Marshfield Clinic

Redman Realty Group

Northwoods Wildlife Center

Forestry Tap and Axe

Race-Day Schedule 

7:30am - Same day registration/bib pick up opens @ Chalet

8:45am- Bib pick up closes for Big Nut

9:00am- Big Nut Start

9:15am- Bib pick up closes for Little Nut

9:30am- Little Nut Start

9:30am- Bib pick up for Mini Nut closes

9:45am- Mini Nut Start

11:00am- Youth Entrepreneur Vendors/Community Non-Profit Exhibits Open

12:00pm- FALL FEST ACTIVITIES

Fall Fest Activities

Stick around after the race because the fun is just beginning! Fall Fest at Minocqua Winter Park has been a family hit for years and offers activities for young and old alike!

• Wagon Rides through the park
• Lawn Games
• Food
• Free Pumpkins/Decoration Station
• Youth Entrepreneur Vendors/Community Non-Profit Exhibits
• Squirrel Hill Overlook Drive Up Day 

Click Here To Visit The Fall Fest Page

How To Participate

Mark your calendar for September 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM