Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind
Organizer's Description
Race Overview
Join us on September 6th, 2025 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Park’s vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.
Race Day 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 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 3 Mile "Fun Ride" 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
Post Race Food/Beverage
Register before 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 to guarantee your complementary post race food and beverage!
Race Route Details
Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!
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%
Race Policy
All participants must wear helmets.
Little Nut, Big Nut, Roasted Nut, and Cracked Nut Awards Awards
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.
