From the West (or Interstate 90):
Take exit 109 for MT-200 E toward Bonner/Great Falls
Continue straight on MT- 200 E for 17 miles.
After mile marker 16, see Potomac Bar on left.
Turn right at Potomac Road
Turn right at Swanson Lane
Stay on paved road (Swanson Lane)
Turn right into Ranch through metal gates
1625 Swanson Lane
From the East:
From MT- 200 W
Turn left at Potomac Road
Turn right to stay on Potomac Road
Turn left at Swanson Lane
Stay on paved road (Swanson Lane)
Turn right into Ranch through metal gates
1625 Swanson Lane - Our hosts, Doug and Jeannie Hall. Signs will be posted from the highway to guide you in to camp.
Stop in at Cully's Bar & Grill (on Highway 200, just before turning on to Potomac Road) for fuel and ice. They will have extra ice on hand for us ride weekend!
Camp Info:
Our camp in in a lovely hay meadow on a private ranch in the Blackfoot Valley. There is plenty of room for large rigs. No smoking on the trail or in camp. Smoking only allowed in the confines of your vehicle. All dogs on a leash. Cell phone service is possible. Plan to pack out all trash. Please bring your own people water.
Our Vets:
Dr. Bill Brown
Dr. Derek Brown
Dr. Jillian Dougherty
Dr. Tom Currier
The Trail:
This ride is a mountain ride. It has been described as challenging but doable. The routes are old logging roads, wide and with good footing. There are no scary drop offs, no technical parts. All vet checks in camp. The 50 miler has 2 checks, the 25 miler has one.
There will be a ride meeting on Friday night and Saturday night. The ride start times will be determined by the vets. Dinner and awards to follow the ride each evening.
The trail ride is a lovely 9 mile loop. Again, nothing scary or technical. This could be a wonderful way for you and your horse to experience an endurance ride without the commitment of entering the actual competition. The trail ride is open any time after noon each day and you need to be back to camp by 5:30 pm. Please check in with timers when leaving on and returning from the trail.
