October 17, 2026
14th Annual Red Rock Rumble
Offering Intro, 30, 50, 65, and 75‑mile distances, the 50-mile AHA Region 3 Distance Championship, and FEI 1★ and 2★ events.
New this year—a NATRC 10‑mile Leisure Distance Ride.
There is truly something for everyone this year !!!
The Red Rock Rumble is also the final ride in the
NASTR But Did You Die?, Hat Trick, and Trifecta Series Challence.
This area will be familiar to many folks who have enjoyed Red Rock rides in the past. We may be using a few different trails again this year so while it will be familiar, it will also be new. The area was in the way of the Bug Fire this year but amazingly enough many of our trails were not impacted, but you will see the burn.
Through the generosity of several local ranchers, we will have lots of water available throughout the ride. It is the consideration of another local landowner that we were able to get you into some really great areas. This is a wonderful time of year to see the deer, antelope, and wild horse herds. There can be some grass along the trail depending on rainfall.
The trail is almost entirely sandy jeep roads and sandy single-track trail. There are very few rocks. You will pass through a meadow or two that can be wet depending on the weather, and there is usually a bit of trail grass along the way.
There are no significant water crossings but if we have a wet fall there can be very small (i.e. less than 12 inch wide and 3 inch deep) creeks.
As in previous years, all vet checks will be back in camp, with light refreshments offered.
Base camp is bare bones. There is horse water available but as a precaution PLEASE BRING AN INITIAL SUPPLY OF WATER WITH YOU FOR YOUR HORSE. We have had trouble with the spring some years and it takes longer to get camp water established on Friday.
There are no campfires allowed.
Contained, gas/propane fire rings are permitted but must be attended at all times.
Ride camp is located off Red Rock Road, just a little north of Reno.
Take the Red Rock Exit off US Hwy 395 and head east 15 miles. There will be ribbons and signs telling you where to turn right onto a dirt road. Follow the dirt road about a mile to camp.
This is a single lane road and will be entrance only on Friday/Saturday am and exit only on Saturday pm/Sunday.