Washington Area Trail Riders (WATR)


Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th, 2024
500 KM (310 Mile) AMA-sanctioned dual sport and adventure motorcycle event.
Proceeds fund food banks, fire departments, and EMS units in the Shenandoah Valley.

Hosted by The Washington Area Trail Riders
at Natural Chimneys Campground
Mount Solon, Virginia

Event Registration: https://2024-s500.eventbrite.com/

** REGISTRATION CLOSES at 10:00 PM EASTERN ON SEP 17th **
No refunds will be given after registration closes

AMA membership is required; sign up prior to the event

Details:
  • Two-day event - Saturday Oct 5th and Sunday Oct 6th
  • The ticket price includes lunch (both days) and a T-shirt.
  • Breakfast and dinner are not provided.
  • You may arrive on Friday to check in and have your bike inspected.
  • There are two routes: Dual Sport and ADV.
  • The Dual Sport course will be navigated with maps and paper roll charts. The course has a variety of terrain – dirt roads, two-track, jeep trails, gravel and scenic pavement.
  • The ADV course must be navigated by GPS. The ADV course combines gravel, paved, and forest roads.
  • If your GPS can't handle tracks you won't be able to navigate the ADV course with the files we provide.
  • There is no sweep or other support on the ADV course. ADV riders should be 100% self-sufficient.
  • It is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED to ride either course on your own, but especially the ADV course.
  • Don't count on cell phone coverage anywhere on either course.
  • Gas stations are available along the route.
  • Camping is not included in the admission ticket and you must make your own camping reservations(see below for camping areas).
  • All bikes must be street-legal, registered, and have a spark arrestor.
  • Online registration only.
Camping at Natural Chimney's IS NOT included in the registration fee. To reserve a campsite,

you must call (540)245-5753. Online campsite registrations are disabled for the S500 weekend.

Questions: http://www.watr.us OR http://www.facebook.com/WashingtonAreaTrailRiders

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What is WATR?

Washington Area Trail Riders (WATR) is a nonprofit organization made up of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. We draw our members primarily from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, although we do have members from outside the area.

The focus of WATR is to promote the sport of off-road motorcycle riding. Our goals include identifying riding areas, sponsoring/hosting competitions and fun events, plus public awareness programs. The aim is to provide high quality riding experiences for our members.


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We hope you consider joining our organization. It is a great way to enjoy off-road motorcycle riding while giving back to the community.

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