Corners Guy

Hey Gadgetman, It's a bit of a mix through Smiths Falls. Here are a couple maps. Map 1. Blue is groomed trail. Red are spots where you need to road run a bit. The first section runs along the street and grocery store parking lot. side slope cannot be groomed but there is always a single track in the ditch to use. This leads you to crossing at Drummonds Gas at Lombard St. Next red is to get across the Rideau at Detached lock. Unfortunately it had to be extended up a couple of blocks as there is no agreement to use the old train bridge. Once you hang the sharp left you are in a paring lot that will lead you to the trail again. Map 2. Red is the parking lot mentioned in Map 1. Trail then picks up again and is off the road until you cross at highway 15. Obviously it's not ideal but the pavement is limited to probably a couple hundred meters in total. still some snowbanks to ride up on for some of it. I haven't been down that way since RRRSC changed things to yellow and green. This is all past knowledge. Very exciting to see what Rideau Ridge Riders SC has done over the last couple of years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/160403710721723

It's been a fun season so far. I haven't had the sled on the trails since 2017. Covid shut minor hockey down so I suddenly found myself with a bunch of spare time not coaching my son's teams 5+ days a week. Bought a pass on Feb 7 and as of 21:30 tonight have 417KM racked up. All local, all right from my front door and all worth every penny. Huge props to Rideau Ridge Riders for getting out there and grooming the crap out of what we've received. The season is short, don't screw around. Work with what you have! Calling for 20-30cm locally by next Friday. Likely wishful thinking but it would be incredible for the local trails if it happens!