Trail Pace

Thanks for your interest in our annual Trail Pace! This year's pace was be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008. General information about the pace is provided below. Click here for directions.

New Date!  Our next pace will be held on April 26, 2009.  Mark your calendars!

General Information

Teams of 2 or 3 riders ride a 6-7 mile course through the scenic countryside of Readington Township.

Teams are sent out three minutes apart over a well-marked course that includes a variety of terrain. Overtaking teams have the right of way. There is a mid-way hold for 3 minutes, where teams are given a token to be turned in at the end of the ride.

There are several optional jumps. The course requires at least one mandatory water crossing. Western riders are encouraged to participate! All riders must wear an approved ASTM/SEI safety helmet with a permanently attached chin strap and suitable footwear. Negative coggins required for all horses and ponies. Casual dress is fine. Bring water for your horses.

There is no pre-registration and event is held rain or shine. Ribbons are mailed to winning teams not present.

Divisions:
Open- Open to all
Junior- One member under 18
Fossils- combined age of 100+
The top six teams in each division that come closest to the ideal ride time will be awarded ribbons.

Entries:

No Pre-entries
$30.00 per rider
Negative Coggins required
Approved safety helmets required

Start Times:

Teams will leave in 3 minute intervals. First ride goes off at 9:00 am and last team out by 12:00.

Please Note- Ride will be held rain or shine. In case of severe weather (i.e. thunderstorms etc.) please check this website for updated information.

Directions:

Rt. 22 Westbound (from Somerville): Turn left on Rt. 523 South at the King's Shopping Center, Whitehouse Station. Left onto Pleasant Run Rd (Rt. 629). Go 2.2 miles, left onto Cole Road and follow signs.

Rt. 22 Eastbound (from Clinton): Right onto Rt. 523 South. Left onto Pleasant Run Rd. (Rt. 629). Go 2.2 miles, turn left onto Cole Road and follow signs.

Rt. 202 Southbound (from Somerville): After you see Pleasant Run Family Physician's office on your right, turn right onto Pleasant Run Rd. (Rt. 629). The turn is marked with a small green sign for Stanton and is across from the Shell Station. Go about 2.4 miles, turn right onto Cole Road and follow signs.

Route 31 Northbound (from Flemington): After Hunterdon Central High School take the second right onto Route 523 North. At the T turn left to stay on 523 North. At the T turn right to stay on 523 North. After the Buffalo Farm on your left, look for signs and take a right onto Route 629 (Pleasant Run Road). Go 2.2 miles and turn left onto Cole Road and follow signs.

Route 31 Southbound (from Clinton): After you see signs for Stanton Station Rd, take the right exit jughandle for route 618. Cross over 31. At the T turn right onto 629. At the stop sign (intersection of 523) go straight to stay on 629 (Pleasant Run Rd). Go 2.2 miles and turn left onto Cole Rd and follow signs.

Rt. 202 Northbound (from Flemington): Go past the Shell station and take the jug handle at the next light to get onto Rt. 202 South. After you see Pleasant Run Family Physician's office on your right, turn right onto Pleasant Run Rd. (Rt. 629). The turn is marked with a small green sign for Stanton and is across from the Shell Station. Go about 2.4 miles, turn right onto Cole Road and follow signs.

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