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Tacoma Trail Cruisers

We promote Dirt bike & ATV trail riding to foster sportsmanship, influence the protection of wildlife and forest conservation.
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We volunteer 3000+ hours each year maintaining the trail system and hold the Smuggler Run. The club incorporated as the Tacoma Trail Cruisers (TTC) in 1964 with 68 charter members. Active riders varied in age from pre-teen to folks in their seventies. Part of the original credo was to put more back into environment and community than they took away. With that credo in mind, TTC has became involved

with community affairs such as spending thousands of hours assisting Pierce County Search and Rescue, assisting with the Daffodil Parade and helping with Walk-a-thon and Ride-a-thon charity events. Every year a group of the young members formed an ATV demonstration team that toured Pierce county and conducted seminars. The team stressed rider safety and environmental awareness to fifth graders during annual school campouts. The club was the first and only motorcycle club that volunteered to assist with the first statewide "Earth clean-up day" On that day and every year since, the club has cleaned up litter along the roads in Capitol Forest area. The club has volunteered many man-hours to various local and DNR causes, including the Fish and Game Department in planting fish in mountain lakes. So, in 1972, TTC purchased the small ten acre parcel of land that belonged to the Sloan family- early settlers of the Sherman Valley. On the property sat an old barn that had been used as family feed and milking barn. Upon purchase, members got together and cleaned out the hay and the farm equipment that was left behind. Then TTC had a old fashion barn dance! The club immediately held this get-acquainted event at which all their country neighbors were invited so neighbors could see TTC was not a hoodlum motorcycle gang moving into their area. The barn became a landmark in our community and a real source of pride for TTC. In 1973, the club started holding its annual "Smuggler Poker Run" to generate funds to pay for the property and improvements. Once the property was paid for the club continued holding this popular event. It has become the premier ATV event in the Pacific Northwest, attracting riders from various states. The difference in recent years, however is that much of the proceeds are donated to various area charities such as the Black Lake and the Little Rock Fire Departments, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and the American Red Cross.
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10/01/2024

Hey Braap Fam! The upcoming work part for October 5th & 6th has been cancelled. Thank you to everyone who participated in last weekend's work party. We'll see you at the next one.

09/23/2024

UPDATE: The Work Party for October 5th & 6th is Canceled. Thank you to everyone who came out to help.

Guess what Braap Fam?… Its about that time for our first Work Party of the Fall! The Capitol Forest riding trails take a beating, so for the next 2 weekends we'll be filling in the ruts on Sawdust with Geoweb and gravel. All able bodies folks are welcome to join - you must have your own bike or quad to get to the trail.

Join Tacoma Trail Cruisers!
Date: Saturday September 28th & Sunday September 29th, and next weekend Saturday October 5th & Sunday October 6th.
Where: 9201 Sherman Valley Rd SW, Olympia.
Time: Sign-ups start at 8:30am and we leave at 9:00am sharp.

See you there!

08/16/2024

Tacoma Trail Cruiser club member Arin Roberts would like to invite all of you out there to join the LeMay Ribbon Ride this Saturday, August 17th to support LeMay employees who have been impacted by cancer. Check out the flyer for details.

Sign up is 9am Saturday August 17th at Pacific Disposal
2904 Hogum Bay Rd, Lacey
10am kick stands up and roll out!

This ride is for a good cause so don't worry if you want to participate but don't have a bike - Cars and Trucks are more than welcome. Lunch and dinner will be provided.

Please share - Net proceeds support Waste Connections families impacted by cancer.

08/05/2024

Thank you all so much for participating in the 49th Smuggler Poker Run. It was truly our pleasure to host this this event for the BRAAP Fam! We hope everyone had a great time and appreciate you sharing your lives with us over the weekend. Special thanks to our sponsors and vendors who show up every year to support this amazing sport. Thank you to every single volunteer - from our Club Members to the BRAAP Fam community who've worked cleaned up the trails, to those who worked parking, kitchen, sweeps, gas, organization, Registration, P*e Wee, radio, Checkpoint, and more! - Thank you to NMA Poker Run Series for having us in a series event, and Thank you for sponsoring the off-road community for so many years! Another Smuggler in the books, y'all! Make sure you keep up with Tacoma Trail Cruisers as we prepare for our 50th Annual Smuggler Poker Run next year!

08/04/2024

FAKE PAGE ALERT!!! Well BRAAP Fam, I told you that scammers were crawling out of the cesspool. So they created a FAKE Tacoma Trail Cruisers page and commented on our post with a scammed link to get you to pay for a fake Smuggler livestream. You can see that this fake page was just created. We've already reported the page, but PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW THEM!!! AND DO NOT click any of their links. If you aren't sure who's page is real, go to our website tacomatrailcruisers[dot]org and click the Social Media link in the page footer.

08/03/2024

♠️♦️♣️♥️ DON'T MISS OUT!!! ♥️♣️♦️♠️ Its not too late to join the fun! Smuggler Poker Run Long Course (dirt bikes only) and Short Course (Dirt Bikes and ATVs) are open tomorrow Sunday August 4th. Registration is open from 7am to 9am. Gas truck for Long Course leaves at 8:30am and first bike out is 9am. Awards and prizes begin at 4pm. Day parking is nearby. Come see if Lady Luck is on your side! 🍀
9201 Sherman Valley Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

08/03/2024

Having a great start to the 49th Smuggler weekend!!! WE HAVE CAMPING available, come down and have a night of fun!!! Registration opens at 7am Saturday.

08/02/2024

BRAAP FAM! Its not too late to join us for the 49th Annual Smuggler Poker Run! If you can only make it for the day, we will have day parking nearby. On Saturday, rider check-in is at 7am, Gas Truck for Long Course leaves at 8:30am, and first bike out for Long Course is at 9am. We have partnered with a nearby facility to offer Weekend Camping but SPACES ARE LIMITED! So grab your bike, pack up your rig, and jump on down to Tacoma Trail Cruisers for Smuggler Poker Run!
9201 Sherman Valley Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

08/01/2024

Tacoma Trail Cruisers would like to take a moment to shout out each of our incredible sponsors. So many great sponsors have supported us over the years and this year is no different.
Please visit our sponsors the next time you need a new part, accessory, or a new ride. While you are there thank them for supporting this Tacoma Trail Cruisers event and helping us give back to the sport we love so much!

I-90 Motorsports Law TigersViralbrand Paulson's Motorsports South Bound Motorsports South Sound Honda Suzuki Polaris Evergreen Motorcycle Attorneys MotoSport Evo Billdog Racing

Rocky Mountain ATVMC Tight-n-Tidy Racing Zekes Drive in Everett Powersports Off Road Vixens

Acerbis USA Johnson's Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen Inc. FXR Racing

Wandering Cowgirl Mobile Coffee Kona Ice of Olympia Solo Stove

08/01/2024

BEFORE YOU GO! Smuggler Poker Run is hosted on Tacoma Trail Cruisers private property. Gates open at 8am on Friday morning ONLY. Please do not arrive early as the gates will be locked. We do not offer overnight camping to Monday, so please be ready to take your rig home on Sunday evening.

Please review the rules ahead of time - they can be found on our website. You don’t be “that guy” or “that gal”. We’re all here to have a great time so please be respectful.

All pets must be on a leash if outside of your camper and please clean up after your animal(s).

This is a small camp so there is no pit riding.

Okay, BRAAP Fam! TTC is signing off of social media as we are heading over to the Club Property in Capitol Forest for final Smuggler Poker Run preparations. We’ll see you this weekend!

08/01/2024

Guess who's back? Back again? Kona's back... Tell a friend... Guess who's back? Guess who's back? Guess who's back? Guess who's back?
THATS RIGHT BRAAP FAM!! Kona Ice of Olympia is back again to bring you delicious sweet treats to help you beat the heat! WHOOOO! I can't wait to get the red, white, and blue shave ice!!! Check them out when you're done with your Poker Run! It's definitely worth it!

07/31/2024

LTS Express Transport has stepped to the plate and knocked it out of the park as a Royal Flush sponsor for another year. From sponsoring our adult Poker Run riders to our P*e Wee rippers, LTS has been a committed sponsor for years! If you want a great rate on your next hauling project, contact our friends and club members Larry and Tammy at LTS Express Transport.

07/31/2024

BRAAP Fam! BEWARE OF SPAMMERS AND SCAMMERS!!!
We DO NOT sell apparel items through funky links posted on comments.
We DO NOT have a streaming service to view Smuggler Poker Run live.
We DO NOT have people selling their Smuggler tickets for a discount through a comment on our post.
The closer we get to the event, the more Scammers will crawl out of cesspool and hope that you’ll fall for their tricks.
Poker Run Entry and apparel can be purchased directly through Tacoma Trail Cruisers website or onsite at the Smuggler Poker Run ONLY! Poker Run Entry is non-transferrable as each participant MUST fill out forms for the Department of Natural Resources first.
DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAMS! All scammers are REPORTED AS FRAUD AND BLOCKED! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Stay safe out there, BRAAP Fam… on the road, on the trails, and online.

07/31/2024

Another Poker Hand sponsor founded by a rider just like you and me. FXR Racing is back yet again to sprinkle a little BRAAP Dust on the Smuggler Poker Run. Founded just south of Winnipeg, FXR provides top-notch apparel for the ultimate outdoor thrill adventurist. Whether your jam is snow sports, off road, mountain biking, fishing, working outdoors or just chillin, FXR Racing has sick gear for men, women, and little ones.

07/30/2024

We are blasting into Smuggler week with our next Royal Flush sponsor South Bound Motorsports. South Bound is where you’ll find a wide variety of dirt bikes, scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and more. Here you’ll find a super friendly and helpful staff who are extremely knowledgeable and strive to keep the same customer excellence and satisfaction that South Bound was founded on 37 years ago. So if you want a satisfying experience and no pressure, go see our friends over at South Bound Motorsports.

07/30/2024

I couldn't have said it better for this Poker Hand sponsor. “Johnson's Smoke House is a culinary haven that never fails to impress with its wide array of options and convenient offerings. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the tantalizing aroma of smoked meats and savory delights.” OOOOO WEEEEEE! That sounds good. If you’re ready for a mouth watering good time, hit up Johnson's Smokehouse & Sausage Kitchen Inc. 🔥🔥🔥

07/29/2024

We are coming down the home stretch with our next Full House Sponsor, Club members Amanda and Alex and their company, Evergreen Signs and Designs! Break away from the norm and surround yourself with your favorite items that match your style. From tshirts to mugs, magnets to mouse pads, Amanda and Alex can customize your item with your name, favorite color, or slogan. With Evergreen Sign and Designs, you’ll want to have more than 5 pieces of flair!

07/29/2024

There's time to get your bike in order. Missing a glove and need a new pair? Need a set of goggles or some new gear? Swing by one of our sponsors like Everett Powersports, South Sound Honda Suzuki Polaris, or South Bound Motorsports. Need parts? Order from our Full House sponsor Rocky Mountain ATVMC by noon and you should get your order by Wednesday with 2 day shipping. Got spare tires and tubes? Did you gr***de your cylinder and need a new one? Now is the time to get your ride dialed in because Smuggler will be a doozy!

Address

9201 Sherman Valley Road
Olympia, WA
98512

Website

http://www.tacomatrailcruisers.org/

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