Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind
September 6, 2025
Distances for all ages and abilities!
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.
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.
| 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 (youth) | $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” Youth 3 Mile
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
8:45 am – Registration Closes For Mini Nut
9:00 am – Mini Nut 3 mile start & Registration Closes For Cracked Nut 80 mile
9:15 am – Cracked Nut 80 mile start & Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile
9:30 am – Roasted Nut 60 mile start & Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile
9:45 am – Big Nut 40 mile start & Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile
10:00 am – Little Nut 20 mile start
11:00am – Food Available
5:00pm – Park Closes
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!
