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Host Sites

Each day of PALM, Sunday through Thursday, has a relatively consistent schedule. Please note the variations for Saturday and Friday.
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Saturday:

ARRIVAL:
Most riders arrive at the first site at different times throughout the day, so always be cautious in the parking lots.
No arrivals before noon.
PARKING:
Dropoff parking, Private SAG parking, and weeklong parking details will be in your PALM email.
CAMPING:
You may set up your tent in the designated areas after 12 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION OPTION:
Please review arrival and parking details in your PALM email. You will load your bike(s) on the truck and your bags on the bus.
CHECK‑IN:
Check‑in at the first site is usually from 3‑6 p.m.
MEETING:
Saturday’s 7 p.m. meeting is mandatory for all participants. Please arrive on time.

Sunday – Thursday:

ARRIVAL:
Site coordinators arrive first and place signs for camping, restrooms, cafeteria, etc. No participants allowed on site before noon.
Trucks will be opened and unloaded when the site coordinator determines there are enough volunteers to unload ALL trucks. This is typically around 2 p.m. but may vary.
PRIVATE SAG:
No access to overnight parking until noon. Park only in the designated Private SAG area. This will be available at the information table. All vehicles must leave the site by 9 a.m.
CAMPING:
Camp only in the designated areas. If needed, look for the CPAP signs.
DINNER OPTION:
Cafeteria hours are 5‑7 p.m. for those who purchased the meal package at online registration. Please take only one serving, and only take the vegetarian option if you selected this during registration.
MEETING:
All participants are encouraged to attend the 7 p.m. meetings, which may cover last‑minute updates for the next day’s route. At minimum, send at least one member of your group to take notes.
BREAKFAST OPTION:
Coffee is on at 6 a.m. If you purchased the meal package at online registration, cafeteria hours are 6:30‑8:30 a.m. Please take only one serving.
LOADING:
You may load your bags before or after breakfast, but please note that the trucks open at 7 a.m. and depart promptly at 9 a.m. You must load your own bags – volunteers are not permitted to load, only unload – so don’t leave them next to the truck.

Friday:

PARADE:
On arrival at the last site, we assemble for a short parade before lunch and departure. See your PALM email for the parade route and other details.
PALM LUNCH:
Friday’s route is shorter so you can meet up at the last site for lunch. There is no watermelon stop on Friday.
TRANSPORTATION OPTION:
If you opted for transportation from the last site to the first site on Friday after lunch, please review departure details in your PALM email.
DEPARTURE:
There is NO CAMPING at the last site. Please depart after lunch.

Do not contact the schools directly with questions – contact a PALM staff volunteer. We have facility use contracts with our host sites. Please arrive no earlier than noon, and depart no later than 9 a.m. Note the designated camping areas, and do not set up tents outside these areas.