Steele Creek Park and Campground sponsors an annual GNCC race in Morganton, western North Carolina

- From GNCC -

"Steele Creek Park has a classic cross-country track, with plenty of creek crossings, mud bogs and rocks. It’s rugged and the hills, going both up and down, are long and steep.

As the race goes on, a lot of tree roots become exposed. This makes for a rough ride when it’s dry, and a slick track when it rains.

The coolest part of the track is the creek crossing near the pits. The track weaves around next to a stream before eventually plunging into it. Then the riders have to duck their heads to get under a concrete bridge that the fans get to stand on and watch from.

This race will mark the debut of the GNCC Youth ATV Series, which will run at five rounds for 70cc and 90cc ATVs, from riders 6 – 15 years old.

By the way, it can get pretty cold at Steele Creek, so prepare to dress warm.

The picturesque Steele Creek Campground hosts this one, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background make this a nice place to be even if there wasn’t a race."