2025 Howlin at the Moon AMA National Dual Sport

The Howlin' at the Moon Dual Sport is a 2-day event featuring some of the best dirt roads and trails in the Prescott National Forest. You follow the GPS track of your choice (see below) for a fun and challenging day of riding. If you are only able to attend for 1 day that's ok, we have ticket options for Saturday or Sunday only.

General Information:

• The event will be held at the Prescott Valley Elks Lodge located at 6245 E 2nd St, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-3520.

• AMA Membership is requested for this event. AMA One Event Pass available during registration for $25 or get your full membership for $49 today at: https://americanmotorcyclist.com/members-community/members/join-the-ama/

• Limited dry RV/Tent  camping is available at the Prescott Valley Elks Lodge for an additional fee.  See our friendly camp host Ed Maki for fee's, and where to camp.

• All camping is "first come first served". Do not call the Prescott Valley Elks to reserve camping spots.

• Tasty "made from scratch" meals are included with Rider tickets.

• Passengers ride for free but must purchase Guest meal tickets.

• Our participants safety is our #1 concern which is why we ask that you "Check-In" each morning and "Check-Out" when you return.

• All participants will receive a "Thank You Gift".

Ride Difficulty Rating:

‘A’ routes are for experienced riders. Expect all types of un-maintained roads and sections of technical single track trail. We do not recommend motorcycles over 500cc attempt the ‘A’ routes.  Knobby tires highly recommended.

‘B’ routes are for the Intermediate rider who is confident in their riding abilities on un-maintained roads. We recommend the B routes for riders on 500cc and larger bikes looking for a challenge. Knobby tires highly recommended.

‘C’ routes are maintained and semi-maintained paved/dirt roads and are designed for our Adventure riders and the Novice rider looking for an easier ride. 

Event Schedule:

Friday: From 4:30pm to 7:30pm you can pick-up “Thank You” gifts at Prescott Valley Elks Lodge. 

Saturday: Check-in and Breakfast start at 6:00am. All riders out by 8am.  Riders follow the route of their choice to Crown King for Gas and Lunch at the Fire Station from 11am – 1pm.

•The ‘A’ route is 122 total miles. Gas at mile 52 in Crown King. 

•The ‘B’ route is 115 total miles. Gas at mile 42 in Crown King and mile 73 in Mayer.    

•The ‘C’ route is 121 total miles. Gas at mile 54 in Crown King and mile 83 in Mayer.

Saturday Night Banquet:

Come on down to the Elks Lodge for a great buffet dinner and tales from the trail.  Happy Hour starts when you get there and the buffet dinner will begin at 6:30pm.  After dinner we will give away some great prizes at our infamous bucket raffle!  Raffle tickets are available for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.

Sunday: Check-in and Breakfast start at 6:30am. All riders out by 9am.  

Riders choose from different routes which loop around Prescott. 

•The ‘A’ route is 76 total miles. NO FOOD NO GAS.  Follow loop counter clockwise.

•The ‘B’ route is 66 total miles. NO FOOD NO GAS. Follow loop counter clockwise.

•The ‘C’ route is 122 total miles. FOOD and GAS is where you find it on the route.

Questions? Contact Don Hood at the1phxman@gmail.com or 602.692.9382