Welcome to Bandit Springs Trails Weekend
Dates:
July 10th-12th 2026
Rides:
Endurance rides daily: 25, 30, 50, 80 milers
(30 & 80 milers only available on Saturday)
Friday evening trail challenge: 9 miles
Saturday Trail Rider’s Choice(choose your milage and loop up to 15 miles)
Sunday Morning Poker Ride: 9 miles (supporting High Desert Renegades Drill Team)
Prices:
LDs & 50s - $125
80 Miler - $150
Trail Rides - $40
Poker Ride - $40
Endurance Ride Times:
Friday rides:
25 miles starting at 4:00pm
Saturday rides:
80 miles starting at 5:00am
50 miles starting at 6:00am
30 miles starting at 6:30am
Sunday rides:
50 miles starting at 6:00am
25 miles starting at 6:30am
All the times are on AERC, if you can't access the website at any time.
Additional Ride Times:
Friday:
Evening trail challenge starting at 4:30pm
Saturday:
Trail Rider’s Choice starts between 8am-2pm:
Sunday:
Morning Poker Ride starts at 9:00am
Contact:
Phone 541-330-8943
Please note that ride camp has NO service. There are areas where we can get a bit of service, so texting is better as we can get texts in and out more reliably.
Registration
We would prefer entries be made and fee be paid online. The easiest way to do this is to pay for it from the Jotform ENTRY. Please read all of the Ride info first.
* RM and MTTR Adoptees 1/2 price!
* Juniors ride FREE!! On LDs and longer!
(See the Frequently Asked Questions section for more info!)
* If you must mail in entries or checks please mail to: MTTR 21670 McGilvray Rd. Bend, OR 97702
* $20 day fee for non-AERC members on LDs and longer.
* Signing up at the ride will cost $20 extra and no guarantee of current completion award.
You may pay thru PayPal at info@mustangstotherescue.org
How do I get to the ride?
From the east end of Prineville at the last gas station at the stop light at the intersection with Combs Flat Road, proceed 29 miles on Hwy 26. A quarter mile after Mile Post 48, turn right on Forest Road 2630. A sign reads “Marks Creek Sno-Park Crystal Sprs Org Camp”. Look for a sign that reads “AERC Ride”.
There is a restroom at this intersection after you make the turn if you’re in need - TP status unknown.
Proceed up Road 2630 for less than 2 miles. It is usually a decent gravel road, but you’ll want to travel slowly, especially across the two cattle guards. You will turn right into our camp at a well-marked intersection with a "Ride Camp" sign. It's a big camp - park thoughtfully and carefully so even more riders can fit in easily. Check in at the ride office promptly and please stay clear of the well-marked Vet Area. Take a moment to check out our raffle items. Veterinary personnel and horse water available in camp, drinks and snacks on the trail. The grass is belly high on the wild horses and the trails are cleared.
Be part of the magic!
Text 541-350-2406 for urgent directional assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, you do. You may order in advance at $20/bales (at this time). PLEASE only order what you need on the JotForm registration.
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Generally, the trails are very nice and border on dusty. There are sometimes hidden rocks and a few rocky areas and some gravel road. Only you can make the decision on whether to use hoof protection or not.
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MTTR will have a manure trailer available again.
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TBD
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There is no cell service in ride camp. There are a few spots out on the trail where you can get coverage.
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Maybe. We’ve had a couple years where we were followed by some wild stallions. Some years you’ll see wild horses grazing in the meadow just out of ride camp or on certain loops. They are very exciting to see, but most of the wild horses go out of their way to avoid people.
