Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 at 10:00am

Various Venues in Marietta
740-538-0570

Schedule:

Anytime after 10am:    
Historic Bicycle Scavenger Hunt See "Trails" for more info
Turn in scorecards to win prizes
Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ. See "Kids’ guide"
    
8:00 a.m: Yoga with Erin Deitzler at Headquarters (HQ) Please bring your own mat and beach towel (for morning dew)
9:00 a.m: Festival HQ Opens located at East Muskingum Park (310 Front St.) 
Stop by 9-10:00am to register for the free group rides and pick up information for the day’s events.
9:00 a.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge (3982 Waverly Rd, Williamstown, WV), See "Kids’ guide" of "Trails" for more info.
9:00 a.m: Guided Walk See "Trails" for more info.
10:00 a.m: Group Rides Depart from Festival HQ, 

Mountain Bike:
Kick-off ride for intermediate to advanced (13-30 miles) skills. New riders should consider the Saturday 9am Skills Clinic or the Saturday 10am Beginner Ride. 

Road Bike:
16mi: 1200 feet of climbing. Tough start but moderate after Stanleyville. Both Friday rides are the same to Stanleyville at about 6 miles.
26mi: 1929 feet of climbing. If the climbing has been difficult for you, you can switch to the 16 mile route at Stanleyville. Both Friday rides are the same to Stanleyville at about 6 miles.

Around Town:
Historic 5+ mile tour on city streets with many stops

11:00 a.m: Guided Walk See "Trails" for more info.
11:00 a.m - Close: Fifty West Tap Takeover at the Harmar Tavern  (205 Maple Street)
11:00 a.m - Close: Fat Head’s Tap Takeover at the Galley (203 Second Street)
11:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Beer Pairing Prix Fixe Menu at House of Wines. See "Ales and Music" for more info.
12:00 p.m: Veto Lake Lunch Paddle See "Rivers" for more info.
12:00 p.m - Close: Barbells and Mommas Prenatal and Postpartum Care Tent, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Power Hour Special at Wilky’s Sports Bar. See "Ales and Music" for more info.
6:30 p.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area (639 SR 821, Marietta) See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info.
6:30 p.m: Marietta Cross Country Alumni and Friends 5K, See "More Activities" for more info.
8:00 p.m: Mountain Bike (MTB) Night Ride: Meet-up at the gravel lot at 100 Mill Creek Rd in Marietta. See "Trails" for more info.
9:00 p.m: Glow Paddle: Drop-in at Indian Acres Boat Ramp, See "Rivers" for more info.


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