Copper State Trail riders
2nd Annual Fundraiser Ride for Arizona Trail Association
Date: March 14 - 16
Location: Bumble Bee Ranch – Bumble Bee, AZ
Directions: I-17 north to Bumble Bee exit 248 turn left
(west) and follow road about 5 miles to ranch on right.
Entrance to ranch shortly after you cross over bridge. If you
reach the town of Bumble Bee, you missed the ranch by ¼
mile.
This ride is open to all riders. Our goal is to promote
equestrian use on the Arizona Trail, with more equestrian
trail heads and camping areas along the trail that will
accommodate horse trailers.
Events
Friday:
• A short trail ride 12:00 to 3:00
• Happy Hour and cowboy games 4:00 to 6:00
Cowboy games are the bucking barrel, mechanical roping
cow, and quick draw. Be sure to bring your camera to this it’s
a lot of fun!
• Dinner under pavilion 6:30
• Bonfire
Saturday:
• Breakfast at pavilion 7:00 am to 8:30 am
• Trail ride 9:30, pack a lunch
• Dinner under pavilion 6:00
• Raffle following dinner
• Music and dancing
• Bonfire
Saturday:
Riding to Castle Creek Falls with over a dozen creek
crossings. Lunch at the falls; bring your camera lots of
kodak moments along the way.
Sunday:
Riding up Black Canyon River; again lots of river crossings,
to an active mining operation. You will be provided with a
gold pan shown how to pan for gold and a glass container to
put your gold in.
Total per person includes two nights dry camp, the
meals mentioned above and a donation to Arizona Trail
Association of $25, tax and gratuity. Tax form provided for
tax donation to Arizona Trail Assoc.
• Members total cost per person: $119
• Nonmembers total cost per person: $124
Extras you can get:
• Extra nights of dry camp $10
• Stall rental per night $10
• Electrical hook-up per night $15
• Horse rental per day: $25 up to 3 hours,
$50 per horse for the day
Cash Bar:
$2 per beer/wine and $3 per mixed drink
Big House:
$225 plus tax (1-2 people) $275 plus tax (3-12 people)
per night
Sunday:
• Breakfast at pavilion 7:00am to 8:30am
• Trail ride 9:30 (4-5 hours pack snack)
To register for all this fun contact:
Kelly Powell: 623-374-0002
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BumbleBeeRanch.com
Menu
Friday dinner:
Spaghetti w/meatballs, Caesar salad, texas toast, and
brownies w/ice cream, water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
A credit card will be required to hold your reservation.
Payment is due the day of your arrival- cash, check, or
charge. No deductions are possible. You still have to pay for
the meals even if you don’t eat them.
Saturday dinner:
Choice of rib eye steak, grilled chicken, or salmon, garden
salad, homemade chili, baked potato, corn on the cob, green
beans, dinner rolls and apple pie.
You check in at office and pay at that time. However you
must be registered before then. There is a $3 H