Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind
September 6, 2025
Distances for all ages!
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
at Minocqua Winter Park
Featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Park’s vast trail system.
Race Details
Bikers will pass the Squirrel River, Yukon Creek, and a plethora of quintessential Northwoods wetlands and towering pine forests. Featuring 3, 20, 40, 60, and 80 mile race distances with aid stations, it will truly be a unique gravel grind experience for the whole family! Stick around for the post race meal and beer/refreshments (available to those who register by 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025).
Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.
Registration Information
Online registration is open until September 5th at 11:59pm CDT. Day-Of registration will be available at the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet until 15 minutes before each race. See schedule for details.
Guarantee your post race meal! Only those registered by 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 will be guaranteed a complementary post race meal and beverage!
| Event | Jan 1-March 31 | April 1-Aug 31 | Sep 1-Sep 5 | Sep 6 |
| 80 mi | $60 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
| 60 mi | $60 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
| 40 mi | $60 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
| 20 mi | $60 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
| 3 mi “Fun Ride” | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Route Descriptions
Please note that these distance and stats may change without notice if routes need to be altered for any reason.
This event is authorized under Special Use Permit by the Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest
Mini Nut 3 Mile “Fun Ride”
This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!
Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 100%
Little Nut 20 Mile
Total Distance: 22.8 miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 10.7 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 77%
Big Nut 40 Mile
Total Distance: 43.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Paved 3.4 miles, Gravel 32.9 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%
Roasted Nut 60 Mile
Total Distance: 60.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 48.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 91%
Cracked Nut 80 Mile
Total Distance: 82 miles / Elevation Gain: 2,362 / Surfaces: Paved 6 miles, Gravel 69.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 93%
Aid Station Offerings
- Details Coming Soon
Event Schedule
7:00 am – Park Opens
7:30 am – Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens
7:45 am – Registration Closes For Cracked Nut
8:00 am – Cracked Nut 80 mile start & Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile
8:30 am – Roasted Nut 60 mile start & Registration Closes For Mini Nut 3 mile “Fun Ride”
9:15 am – Mini Nut “Fun Ride” 3 mile start & Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile
9:30 am – Big Nut 40 mile start & Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile
9:45 am – Little Nut 20 mile start
11:00am – Food Available
5:00pm – Park Closes
Awards (Little Nut, Big Nut, Roasted Nut, Cracked Nut)
Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group.
Volunteer Opportunities
Indoor and outdoor positions are available. No experience required.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind 2025? Please email Kris at races@minocquawinterpark.org. Thank you!
