Full Event Descriptions
Family Fun Ride: Truly designed for the whole family, this ride stays completely on the paved Heart of Vilas County trail system. Optional activities at the Discovery Center, Hwy K and Red Feather Rd. and North Lakeland School help break up the ride and add some fun to the ride.
New for 2024, we will be providing a free shuttle service from North Lakeland School back to Koller Park. This allows for your younger riders to only bike 6 miles rather than the full 12 miles.
Buswell Loop (15 miles): Leaving from Koller Park, riders will take the paved trail all the way to Papoose Lake Road then loop around, rejoining the paved trails near North Lakeland School. Named after the historic Buswell Lumber Company, riders will go along the old railroad route and pass by the remains of what used to be a bustling lumber town.
Cranberry Loop (29 miles): This route is utilizes both the paved trail system and area roads frequented by road cyclists. Riders will pass local family farms and cranberry bogs, many of which were first established in the 1940's. Riders will also have the chance to visit our World Famous Bloody Mary Bar located at the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy H.
Half-Century Loop (50 miles): Riders will be taken up through Presque Isle and then back towards Boulder Junction following both the paved trail system and area roads frequented by road cyclists. Riders will also have the chance to visit our World Famous Bloody Mary Bar located at the intersection of Hwy K and Hwy H.
5k Fun Run: New for 2024 Runners will follow the paved trail system from Koller Park to the corner of Hwy W and Hwy K (Smokey's Restaurant). Then return back to Koller Park.
Wagging Tails on WinMan Trails: 3k/5k Trail Run: Join us for a new addition to the Solstice Festival weekend will be a non-competitive fun run at WinMan Trails. WinMan and Rustic Roots are sponsoring a dog friendly 3k or 5k challenge. So grab your four-legged friend and explore beautiful Manitowish Waters trails.
Both loops start uphill and end with a nice downhill that is a long enough stretch for people to watch participants finish. Courses will have signs and support tables throughout to keep you on track.
All bike rides start and ends at Koller Park on Saturday. After your done on the trails, be sure to hang out for live music, beer, food, and games with our Party in the Park from noon to 3pm.
Trail run will take place on Sunday at WinMan Trails along with an Off-Road Mountain Bike demo courtesy of River Edge Adventure Co.