The Meeker Chamber of Commerce, local downtown businesses, Rio Blanco County and the Wagon Wheel OHV Club are working with the Colorado OHV Coalition to organize the event, which will showcase the extensive Wagon Wheel OHV Trail System.
The Rendezvous would be a great time to bring your friends and family and enjoy the 250-plus miles of the Wagon Wheel Trail System while taking in live music, food, giveaways and the best ATV/UTV riding Colorado has to offer.
The creation of this trail system has involved inter-jurisdictional cooperation between Rio Blanco County, the towns of Meeker and Rangely, the Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce, the U.S. Forest Service, the federal Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local and state off-road enthusiasts.
The first accomplishments of the project have included creation of a database of existing OHV routes, posted route signs, creation of a marketing campaign and development of rules, regulations and enforcement.
Riders from across the West will ride the trails and spend time in Meeker.
The base camp for the Rendezvous is the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where, each morning, the riders will begin with a rider meeting and the pairing of riders with local trail guides. Also at the fairgrounds will be vendors, giveaways and vehicle demonstrations.
On Friday, the Meeker Chamber and the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will host the “Dirty, Dusty Meet & Greet,” featuring live music sponsored by ERBM Recreation and Park District, local food vendors and the “Show-N-Shine” competition, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, awarding prizes to the King of the Mountain, Down ‘n Dirty and the People’s Choice champions.
“Consider this an invitation to visit the beautiful Flat Top Mountains,” according to chamber officials. “The White River National Forest features the Wagon Wheel OHV Trails with all levels of difficulty for all types of OHVs.
“Even if you aren’t registered for the trail rides, you can enter your OHV in the Show-N-Shine competition by making a $10 donation to the Wagon Wheel OHV Club, for a chance to win cash prizes,” they said.
