Escape the Badger Gravel Event

April 25, 2026
Come explore the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant grounds at the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area. Choose from multiple route options!

 Short: 11 Miles, family friendly, gravel, dirt, and a little chunky pavement. 

Medium:  Choose your own adventure! 25 mile route that takes you to every corner of the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area over dirt, gravel, and chunky pavement, or 32 mile route that Escapes the Badger and takes you up Burma Road, down South Lake Road through Devil’s Lake State Park, and onto Hwy 113 for a short stretch before re-entering SPSRA. We’re calling this option “Enhanced”.

Long:  Just two laps of your choice of the Medium routes.

Restrooms facilities are available at the start/finish line and pit toilets are available on the course.

Food trucks will be on site, and we will have water available at the start.

Riders on all routes will experience pavement, gravel, dirt, grass, and old rough asphalt. Bikes with wider knobby tires are recommended. Road bikes not recommended.

This is not a race, but if you want to time yourself and compete with your friends, go for it! The ride is completely self-supported, so bring anything you think you will need and dress for the weather – event will be held rain or shine. All proceeds go to support the Baraboo Area Mountain Bike Association (BAMBA) in our mission to develop bike trails in the Sauk County area.