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Humboldt County, Iowa

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Humboldt Hardpack Riders 2024

The ride starts at Boldt Nutrition in downtown Humboldt.  Go east on Sumner Avenue through Humboldt and Dakota City.  Turn north (left) on 7th Street North (K Road or P56) and ride a few blocks to the Three Rivers Trail.  From 7th Street North, turn east (right) onto the Three Rivers Trail.  Thor is the turn around point.  TractorLift Brewery is the endpoint.

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Restrooms: Both Boldt Nutrition and TractorLift Brewery will have restrooms available at the start/end of the ride.    In Thor at the halfway point, the Hardpack Team has provided a portable toilet. Near the start/end of the ride there are restrooms along the Three Rivers Trail in Dakota City.  These restrooms are about 1 block west of the County K and Three Rivers Trail intersection at 410 5th St N, Dakota City, IA 50529.

Food and drink before the ride: Before the ride, we have many great restaurants in town.  Boldt Nutrition has smoothies and juices.  TractorLift Brewery will also be serving.  

Food and drink during the ride:  At the halfway point in Thor, the Humota Theater will have snacks for sale with the proceeds going to the theater.  Unkie’s will be open for drinks. At approximately the one-quarter/three quarter mark on the ride, Fareway Grocery store has donated water for riders. 

Food and drink after the ride:  TractorLift Brewery will offer the local brew.  We know riders will get a warm welcome and a delicious meal at any of our restaurants.  

Raffle:  In conjunction with the ride, we are holding a raffle to benefit the Three Rivers Trail.  One of the prizes is a new Trek Electric bicycle.  We plan to start the drawing at around noon, when most of the riders are back.  If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, you may get it at the start of the ride: $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.  We hope you will stick around. 

  • Trek Townie Go Electric Bike
  • Trek Domane AL Road Bike
  • Kids Bronco Bike
  • 2 Electric Grills
  • Biking Accessories
  • Gift Certificates
  • and more

Sag Wagon:  We have a sag wagon available. If for some reason you can’t complete the ride, we will transport you and your bike to the start of the ride.  Please call 515-368-2545 for a ride back to downtown Humboldt.  

Komoot Users (optional): Link to route.

Contact us after the ride to let us know what was good or what we can do better next time:
info@threeriverstrail.org.

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