The 2nd Annual TrailRecon Summit!
An Off-Road & Overlanding Event
in Palo Duro Canyon for all TrailRecon Fans!
October 4th - 8th, 2023!
The event
TrailRecon Summit 2
off-roading & Overlanding EVENT
Adventure for the Whole Family!
Join us for an action-packed four-day, three-night off-road & overland event that guarantees excitement for everyone. Set amidst the stunning Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in North America, TrailRecon Summit 2 offers an unparalleled experience for all TrailRecon fans and outdoor enthusiasts.
The vip event!
What to expect
Thrilling Off-Roading
Amazing Community
Family-Friendly Adventures
Exploration of Palo Duro
who will be there?
The TrailRecon Summit is being hosted by an awesome team-up between MERUS Adventure™ and TrailRecon!
Brad and Regena Kowitz from TrailRecon are excited to join and guide you in an epic adventure at MERUS Adventure™!
This event is for all TrailRecon fans and off-road/overlanding enthusiasts! All skill levels of adventurers are welcome to join Brad and Regena for a phenomenal weekend exploring and cultivating community!
Join the adventure!
Come out and join TrailRecon and other fans for a weekend of amazing experiences and adventures!
- Single Pass $697
This pass includes one vehicle and the driver. Passengers may be added with a passenger ticket below.
- Passenger Ticket $197
This pass covers one person who does not have their own vehicle and plans to ride along with someone who does.
- Children 12 & Under FREE!
Families are welcome and encouraged to join us! Children 12 and under are free but will need to have the provided waiver filled out.
All ticket sales are final and refunds cannot be issued.
The Location
MERUS Adventure™ at Palo Duro Canyon
MERUS Adventure™ is a 6,500+ acre private property in Palo Duro Canyon. This property offers exposed terrain from 4 different geological time periods creating incredible colors and a variety of surface materials.
You’ll traverse Sand, Sandstone, Red Dirt, Rock, Stone, Clay, and more in rapidly shifting environments. With most elevation gains ranging from 100 to 500 feet, there are ample opportunities for solid climbs and descents.
We started with a vision to redefine what a premium outdoor experience could be like. To build a park that nourishes the adventurous spirit. A place where friends and families could come together and where new lifelong friendships are formed. A place where we challenge ourselves to push harder, climb higher, ride faster, and unleash some adrenaline.
What started as a vision is now well on the way to becoming the premier outdoor recreation park in Texas and competing to be one of the top in the country.
Questions you might have
The TrailRecon Summit has a rig capacity of 80 vehicles, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. Registration will close on October 2nd, 2023.
The cost of registration includes camping fees at our designated event camping location. If you wish to reserve one of our specific campsites, you will need to make a reservation separate from the event registration. Click here to book a campsite.
Yes, the summit event will have a base camp setup.
All event camping will be boondocking. As development progresses at the park, any RV hookups will be made available through making reservations here.
At this time, showers are not available. There will be restroom facilities available.
Yes, we will have water filling stations available to refill your water supply.
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 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.
MERUS Adventure™ will provide all meals except one potluck dinner happening Friday night. Come prepared to cook your favorite camp meal and hang out with the group. Feel free to bring some to share if you’d like!
Be prepared to cook one dinner (the pot luck dinner) and 2 lunches. The rest of the meals are provided. However bring your own snacks also.
Absolutely! What is going to make this event so amazing is the opportunity for a great time for every skill level. Trail runs will be guided by MERUS Adventure™ tour guides who are ready to teach and help. In addition, the MERUS test track will be open to everyone wanting learn and get a feel for their vehicle before hitting the trails.
We will be splitting up the trails into Green (beginner), Blue (intermediate), and Black (expert) runs. You can join whatever level you feel comfortable with and you can upgrade each day as your level of comfort and experience grows.
MERUS is so much more than just an off-roading park. We offer world class camping, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
However, our off-roading is limited to 4×4 vehicles only.
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.
