Rapids Riders ATV Club
We're working hard for your sport!
The Rapids Riders ATV Club of Grand Rapids Minnesota would like to thank you for visiting our new web site. Hopefully you'll find information that helps inform you of the great riding opportunities in Itasca County and the surrounding area. If we can provide additional information please contact us. We're always happy to hear from our fellow riders!
We'd also like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in joining the Rapids Riders ATV Club. Your interest and participation in our club would be welcomed.
what we do
We're a diverse group of ATV enthusiasts working to promote and protect access to public lands.
The future a ATV enjoyment is in our own hands and the Rapids Riders ATV Club was formed with some simple goals in mind. Extend riding opportunities in the Itasca County Area by promoting safety, responsible riding and trail expansion in environmentally friendly ways.
Our affiliation with organizations like ATVAM gives our members a voice in the lawmaking process here in Minnesota.
We encourage and support groups such as Tread Lightly and share their goals in protecting recreation access and opportunities through education and stewardship.
Our members take a proactive approach to regional issues by attending and contributing to local meetings on land access issues.
- We encourage all ATV riders to practice responsible riding through our active participation in Minnesota's Trail Ambassador program.
- We sponsor and participate in Youth Safety Classes in order to educate and protect future generation of riders.
- We promote enjoyment of forest trails through club sponsored rides and outings.
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Attend Our Meetings!
The Rapids Riders ATV Club meets on a monthly basis. We discuss upcoming youth safety classes, area ride opportunities along with general club business. After our business meetings, we usually spend some extra time to talk about anything that comes to mind. So if you have some time and would like to join in our fun, feel free to attend one of our club meetings.
Volunteer Trail Ambassadors
Six more members of the Rapids Riders ATV Club have been certified as DNR Trail Ambassadors in 2009 bringing the total to eight. Training classes were held in Grand Rapids in late May and early June so that clubs from the entire Northern Minnesota area could attend. From the attendance it's obvious that volunteers can see the positive effect this program is having on our sport.
Club President Mike Hilla commented that the training isn't about enforcement, it's about educating, informing and assisting riders. The program is also designed to communicate trail conditions and rider needs to the DNR Trails and Waterways staff for improvements and repairs. More information is available at the DNR website.
Our Newest Sponsor!
It's always nice to have the support of a new sponsor for our club. This month Hilltop Sports of Hill City became our first official sponsor!
We want to thank our new sponsor and encourage our members to patronize the folks that help us continue our mission.
CLUB News
If you've been thinking about a nice ride in the Chippewa National Forest, you're in luck! The Forest Service has issued new maps for each quadrant of the CNF. You can find the maps at any of the Ranger Stations. There are very specific rules and routes but there are some beautiful sites to see in this forest of tall pines and endless wildlife. Please obtain a route map before riding and have fun!
Mother Nature put a damper on our Ride to Remer (originally scheduled for June 27th) We'll do our best to reschedule and post the new ride date here. Stay tuned!
If you haven't heard about the 70-Mile Trail system you should check out this link. The trail is currently under construction and will be the first of it's kind in Minnesota. Linking over 420 miles of trails between the Mille Lacs area and Grand Rapids is a big project but with teamwork and cooperation the trail is in site...