bbakernbay Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 TOP AD & A102Q Grooming today. Songis Groomer heading east on A112A to Mica Mine tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 2 NBSC Groomers going today. Songis Groomer did A112A east from Songis Road to Mica Mine and return. North Groomer did TOP AD from Highway 11 to The Portage & return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 BBaker, Can you tell me the status of the TCPL work on A? A group of us are planning to go through there on Feb 8 back to Bonfield. Also, how is A102Q coming along ? We are planning to go to Quebec on Feb 4th. Thanks BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just heard from TCPL that they are just finishing up their work. Logging & plowing on A102Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiDooStu Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Uyi have a chance to go up to Temagami in a week. Any idea if there is snow up there yet? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 We checked NB308 today and the Forest Access Road has not yet been plowed by the logging company. A112A (old NB301) has about 5 km of plowed & sanded trail from NB302 (Turtle Lake) westerly to Sale Road. We signed it today. NB302 Closed due to logging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Mike Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hey Brian, hate to be a pain and thanks for all your hard work, we are headed your way on Thursday, any chance we can get to Lakeshore Drive? We are coming from Sundridge and have a hotel booked, planning on running to Petawawa and back Friday & Saturday. I see the OFSC has it listed as unavailable, hoping that changes soon. Again thanks for the help, you guys always do a great job and all of us in the south appreciate the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Yes you can. One guy said the TOP D between Lakeshore Drive & Trout Lake was really hard, better than usual. Lakes are great. we will open Wed or Thursday. Redbridge Groomer out tonight. A112A to Mattawa is great from Conewango to Mattawa. Not primo riding yet but still okay. Great on TOP A east of Mattawa to deux Rivieres, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Which trail is the dinner bell on? Looking to ride up from pembroke on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 BF201. You have to cross highway 17 and go a km or so until you hit the intersection at the pipeline. North Bay is to the left but you go right, continue straight past the BF202 intersection and continue for about 5-7 kms on the pipeline then right through the bush trail, past Cedar Gables on your left, through the Quonset Hut yard, cross highway 17 and turn right and the Dinner Bell is right there. Meals & prices are great. Date Squares heated is my recommendation if you can fit it in. Avoid noon hour if you can, it is fairly small. Let me know if you were looked after there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 BF201. You have to cross highway 17 and go a km or so until you hit the intersection at the pipeline. North Bay is to the left but you go right, continue straight past the BF202 intersection and continue for about 5-7 kms on the pipeline then right through the bush trail, past Cedar Gables on your left, through the Quonset Hut yard, cross highway 17 and turn right and the Dinner Bell is right there. Meals & prices are great. Date Squares heated is my recommendation if you can fit it in. Avoid noon hour if you can, it is fairly small. Let me know if you were looked after there. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 NBSC Trail status - January 22, 2013 TOP A1 Available TOP A2 Limited TOP AD Available A102Q Available TOP AD to NB308 A102Q Unavailable NB308 to Ottawa River A112A Limited TOP A2 to Songis Road A112A Available Songis Road to Mica Mine (MASC) NB300 Available NB302 Unavailable Logging NB304 Available NB308 Limited Note: NB303 and NB305 are permanently Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 NBSC Trail status - January 22, 2013 TOP A1 Available TOP A2 Limited TOP AD Available A102Q Available TOP AD to NB308 A102Q Unavailable NB308 to Ottawa River A112A Limited TOP A2 to Songis Road A112A Available Songis Road to Mica Mine (MASC) NB300 Available NB302 Unavailable Logging NB304 Available NB308 Limited Note: NB303 and NB305 are permanently Closed. Wonderful News ! What is the prediction on the date that A102Q will reopen between NB308 and the Ottawa River. It's seems to me that it has often been the 2nd or 3rd week of February. Is there an anticipated date for this year's opening ? Thanks BBNB ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 We need to see what the impact of the logging operations are. They are apparently plowing and sanding 9 or 10 kms of A102Q We are not likely sending our Groomer there to only be able to groom 5 kms into the river crossing with no bridge. We haven't packed the trail east of the river so Quebec Club can come and groom. I'm sure it's getting lots of sled traffic but we've got other priorities right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Is the parking near the A102Q still there for this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Is the parking near the A102Q still there for this year? Yes, plowed regularly. We were thinking of having a BBQ & Coffee, fire there on Family Day Weekend - haven't firmed it up yet. Please report on what you find on the trails wherever you go. Still need more snow but none in forecast. BB - NBSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 We are park and riding for the day on saturday. Planning on leaving that lot on sandam road and ride to Mattawa and back..Hows the food and gas(for the sleds) in Mattawa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Will give a trip report and post pics later.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Myrt's Grill just down the street from Mr. Gas. Valois Restaurant is good food as well. NB308 hasn't been groomed yet west of Highway 63 (Fish Hatchery) but should be okay, saw lots of tracks there yesterday A112A to Mattawa is supposed to be in nice shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks BB,,Looking forward to riding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 we like the Valois also ,make sure your hungry ,big portions there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Easy to get to Muskoka Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZ Man Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Myrt's Grill just down the street from Mr. Gas. Valois Restaurant is good food as well. NB308 hasn't been groomed yet west of Highway 63 (Fish Hatchery) but should be okay, saw lots of tracks there yesterday A112A to Mattawa is supposed to be in nice shape. Great to hear. We will be staying at the Valois motel in Mattawa Friday/Saturday. Heading to Pembroke from Mattawa...does anyone know how the trails are holding up that way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Great to hear. We will be staying at the Valois motel in Mattawa Friday/Saturday. Heading to Pembroke from Mattawa...does anyone know how the trails are holding up that way?? That's probably the best area to head, east, lots more snow there. My friend was down there Saturday leaving from Mattawa Golf & Ski and said it was great, double wide, topped out at 160 kmh try the A112A up to Camp Conewango also reported as good conditions. Mattawa SC has been going great for almost a month. Bb - NBSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Is the gas in Mattawa easy to get too? I see the Valois is right off the trail, but how about the gas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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