Moonrise Bike Ride is Ottawa Bike and Trail's premier bikepacking, music, and food festival on the Flint Hills Trail State Park.
September 5-7, 2025
Moonrise Bike Ride 2025
Choose Your Adventure: Moonrise Main Event or Moonrise Campfire
The Moonrise Bike Ride offers two unique experiences tailored to different adventure levels. The Main Event (September 6-7) is a 1-night bikepacking journey perfect for those seeking a classic overnight ride with a fun, social atmosphere. Alternatively, the Moonrise Campfire (September 5-7) is a 2-night adventure that begins a day earlier, offering an extra night of camping, live music, and a longer route for those who want a deeper bikepacking experience. Both options culminate in the Main Event festivities at Pomona Lake State Park, but each provides its own unique adventure.
Tickets go on sale April 15th for both events, and availability is limited. The event sold out in 2024, so be sure to secure your spot early! Riders who participated in 2024 will have an opportunity to purchase tickets early.
Moonrise Main Event September 6-7
Ride the Flint Hills Trail to Pomona Lake State Park for an evening of good food, live music, and camping under the stars!
Moonrise Campfire September 5, 6, 7
Moonrise Campfire is our exclusive 2-night adventure for riders wanting the full Flint Hills Trail experience. You'll start the weekend on Friday, riding from Council Grove to Base Camp Flint Hills. On Saturday, after a night of food and musical entertainment, you'll ride ride the rest of the way to Pomona Lake State Park for Moonrise Main Event. On Sunday, you will then finish the route to Ottawa.
Incredible Music
Moonrise Bike Ride is a music festival featuring some of the best Bluegrass and traditional musical talent from Kansas and surrounding states. This years musical lineup is incredible.
Unforgettable Food
Each year we work with some of the best chefs in the state of Kansas to serve up incredible meals. The smoked prime-rib dinner and cheesecake bar are just a few of the highlights. All of the food is included in your registration!
Bikepacking Your Way
Moonrise Bike Ride is a great introduction to bikepacking and the perfect way to explore the Flint Hills Trail State Park. Riders can choose to carry all of their own gear on their bike or take advantage of our gear transportation option. We want to make it easy for you to experience bikepacking in a way that's comfortable to you.
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Rider Information
Weekend Schedule
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Food Menu
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Riders Guide
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