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Shamrock shenanigans

Members: March 17th - 18th, 2023

Non-Members: March 18th, 2023

What is Shamrock shenanigans?

On Saturday, March 18th, come celebrate St. Patrick’s day at MERUS Adventure™ with a fun-filled day of amazing off-road trail runs with friends and family! Afterward, come hang out with us and enjoy some snacks, music, and fun at the rec center.

MERUS Adventure Club members are invited to join us Friday night for a true Irish get-together! Travel down to The Meadows for burgers and green beer and stay the night under the stars before the trail runs on Saturday!

We will be offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced (green, blue, and black) level trail runs. So, no matter your experience level, there is fun to be had!

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Things to See and Experience Along the Way

You will descend 850 feet into the earth and navigate through 4 geological layers of exposed dirt, sand, rock, stone, and the legendary “red dirt” and face more obstacles than you can count along the way with some of the most incredibly beautiful scenery in Texas through Palo Duro Canyon.

As you navigate the park you have opportunities to see incredible sites including a 120-year-old logging cable system, large pieces of petrified wood, hoodoos, purple dirt from the aquatic era when the canyon was underwater, as well as the chance to stop and explore one of our caves along the route and see the spectacular earth below the surface of the canyon.

improving Your Skill and experience

One thing we constantly hear at MERUS from visitors from across the country is how much their skill improves from running our trails. We have designed and built these trails to be a fully engaging experience. Our trails have obstacle after obstacle after obstacle to keep the fun and adrenaline flowing and create a one-of-a-kind experience.

No matter which level of trails you decide to run, you’ll leave the park with more knowledge and skills to help you conquer future adventures. If you feel your skill set developing throughout the day, feel free to join in with a more advanced group to experience different levels of trails!

Camping and lodging

We invite our members to join us Friday night at the member-exclusive camp grounds (The Meadows) for burgers, green beer, and a great time! This event is free to members, but only those who are camping in the meadows will receive a beer ticket!

If you are not a member, we still encourage you to come experience what camping under the beautiful star-lit Texas sky is like at MERUS Adventure™! We have several options for accommodations that include RV hookups, glamping sites, tent/overland camping sites, and a dry cabin (Lookout Bungalow). Bring your camping gear and get settled in the night before and wake up rested to hit the trails Saturday morning!

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Members

Friday, March 17th:

  • 5:00 pm – Group trail run to the Meadows
  • 6:00 pm – Burgers & Green Beers at camp
    **MUST camp at The Meadows to partake in the alcohol** NO EXCEPTIONS!

Saturday, March 18th:

  • 8:00 am – Coffee & hot cider served at the rec center
  • 10:00 am – St. Patty’s trail runs depart
  • 3:00-5:00 pm – Snacks, music & games served at the rec center

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Based on 200 reviews
Sarina Kleman
Sarina Kleman
February 6, 2023.
Y’all! If you love the outdoors and want to get out of the house , visit Merus! Crew is excellent, trails do not disappoint and you can not beat the scenery. 10/10 recommend !
Jay Brown
Jay Brown
February 5, 2023.
Awesome off-road trails!
Chase Roquet
Chase Roquet
February 4, 2023.
Great 4Wheeling excellent camping and beautiful views!
Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes
February 3, 2023.
The canyon park is spectacular! The staff and owners are incredible! The memories are priceless!
C McP (Titaniumman81)
C McP (Titaniumman81)
February 3, 2023.
Love this place Great camping, hiking, off-roading, hunting. Great job! Can’t wait for it to be a Jeep Badge of Honor!
Eric Austin
Eric Austin
February 3, 2023.
My whole family had a blast we will never forget the memories that we made together there.
Zebulun Charnesky
Zebulun Charnesky
February 3, 2023.
Great place to go exploring!
Chris Jolly
Chris Jolly
February 3, 2023.
Great place, family oriented, I love this place
Kelly Bogard
Kelly Bogard
February 3, 2023.
We have been camping and off roading at Merus several times. Each time is new adventure. Whether we tent camp, stay at the cabin, come alone, or join one of the social events we have the best time. The best membership we have.
Esmeralda Cockrell
Esmeralda Cockrell
February 3, 2023.
I love it! Excited for the hiking season and camping season to start

Questions you might have

For both members and non-members we require registration in order to have an accurate headcount for food, trail runs, and park capacity. 

Camping fees are not included in registration for this event. If you would like to camp at the park, please visit our website to make a reservation.

We get it, there’s nothing better than gathering around the campfire after a day on the trails. However, MERUS Adventure™ is currently observing a strict fire ban. Propane cooktops and small propane fire pits are permitted and acceptable. NO WOOD, CHARCOAL, OR NATURAL BURNING FIRES ARE ALLOWED. 

In addition, we ask that smokers be prepared to distinguish their cigarettes/cigars in their vehicle. This park is precious to us and we work hard daily to protect it. If you are found to violate these rules, you will be reminded once then asked to leave the park on repeated instances. 

Absolutely! We love having pets and furry family at the park. The canyon does provide many natural hazards, in addition to the many vehicles at this event. So for the safety of the animal, we do require pets to be leashed and in your full control at all times.

Open alcoholic beverages and consumption are prohibited in off-road-vehicles during use on trails, in public parking areas. Alcohol consumption is allowed in designated camping and event areas only. Violators will be asked to leave the event.