toddszr600 14 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 no motorized vehicles in bigwind Park in the summer , Really, what are you saying?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muskoka Man 536 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) no bikes inside Bigwind Provincial boundrys ,only sleds in winter,has been that way for years,large signs on both entry points Edited December 10, 2014 by Muskoka Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddszr600 14 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) No signage when we were there regarding bikes, we have accessed from Pine Springs or Echo Lake with no issues, see both truck and atv traffic on either end, hunt camps along the way , one of our riders lives beside the park. We did not do it this year as a bike exploded on 118, not saying it isn't so but no indication for us. People on here always think the worst and jump on no permit, trespass, etc., take the time to ask a question first maybe, do you think I would have posted pic.s of an area if I thought I was not supposed to be there?? Todd Edited December 10, 2014 by toddszr600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muskoka Man 536 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 Im with you Todd,we have been riding that area for years and no one gives it a moments thought,we also come in from pine springs and black river rd ,it only really came to my attention when i joined haliburton ATV club and they treat it as taboo and there system goes around this little stretch,MNR also posted no camping signs at campsites there once it became a official provincial park,to bad as there is some awsome camping in there,MNR is a giant hinderance to all taxpayers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domino 422 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 At some point, they need to realize that we are all creature of nature. So preserving nature is good, but enjoying and embracing nature is difficult when we are restricted from accessing it. The MNR staff must be computer gamers and don't feel the need to leave the controller and screen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravinerat 49 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Where exactly is Baily bridge? Is it the one coming off The Old Wagon Trail at trail 45? I'll get my maps out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HLL 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Here's some recent pics of the crossing on the Baysville route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 cute it does not stop the summer users that they want to stop . ps your pics are upside down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doogirl69 119 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Here's some recent pics of the crossing on the Baysville route. What did the signs say before you crossed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HLL 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 The signs say something to the effect of "bridge unsafe do not cross"Summer use of the area is permitted according to local OPP Iv'e spoken with. Only ATV traffic is prohibited in the park. Blue plate vehicles such as the trucks & SUVs that pull in boats to fish the lakes or riders of plated dual sport bikes are allowed with the only prohibited signage being for ATVs at Black River Rd.Sorry about the upside down pics.Heres what the bridge looked like last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 so it needed a deck so they took it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HLL 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 so it needed a deck so they took it out From what I could tell last season thats all it would have needed. The bridge is still there next to the crossing where it has been tossed aside in the bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddszr600 14 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Awesome, thanks for the update. are you looking north in the pic.s?, looks crossable on a bike(2 wheels) maybe, but sometime pic.s are deceiving . I cant believe they just threw it in the bush to rot, good old mnr.... The signs say something to the effect of "bridge unsafe do not cross"Summer use of the area is permitted according to local OPP Iv'e spoken with. Only ATV traffic is prohibited in the park. Blue plate vehicles such as the trucks & SUVs that pull in boats to fish the lakes or riders of plated dual sport bikes are allowed with the only prohibited signage being for ATVs at Black River Rd.Sorry about the upside down pics.Heres what the bridge looked like last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re:Leaf 149 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 Welcome to the forum HLL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HLL 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Awesome, thanks for the update. are you looking north in the pic.s?, looks crossable on a bike(2 wheels) maybe, but sometime pic.s are deceiving . I cant believe they just threw it in the bush to rot, good old mnr.... The pictures were taken facing south. Easily crossable on a bike (2 wheels) I agree that the button pushers at the mnr are a little bit... Haha Thanks for the welcome Leaf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake G 2,174 Report post Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) I was biking south of Baysville today and saw some improvements being made to the forest access road that forms part of OFSC trails D101B and 47. For a few kilometres, ditches were being widened on both sides of the road, and lots of new culverts were being installed. The yellow circle shows the approximate area being upgraded. Not sure if this will have any impact on winter use of the routes. Edited July 9, 2015 by Blake G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 interesting likely preparation for logging 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revrnd 2,013 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 At some point, they need to realize that we are all creature of nature. So preserving nature is good, but enjoying and embracing nature is difficult when we are restricted from accessing it. The MNR staff must be computer gamers and don't feel the need to leave the controller and screen... I'm waiting for the Fiberals to burn thru the proceeds of the Hydro One sale. The way they're addicted to spending taxpayers' money, they're as bad as crack whore on Gerrard St. trying to make enough to buy another rock. I bet developers would love to get their hands on the Province's Crown Land & provincial park system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted July 18, 2015 I'm waiting for the Fiberals to burn thru the proceeds of the Hydro One sale. The way they're addicted to spending taxpayers' money, they're as bad as crack whore on Gerrard St. trying to make enough to buy another rock. I bet developers would love to get their hands on the Province's Crown Land & provincial park system. already spent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperules700 342 Report post Posted July 18, 2015 already spent They are smart, since we are stupid and will pay more for everything. Next thing Is a carbon tax on hydro, gas, propane etec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildbill 1,694 Report post Posted July 18, 2015 They are smart, since we are stupid and will pay more for everything. Next thing Is a carbon tax on hydro, gas, propane etec. who voted for her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperules700 342 Report post Posted July 19, 2015 Really, what are you saying?? who voted for her? No one really, since the process in ontario doesn't work that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 275 Report post Posted July 19, 2015 She was voted in only because the other guy wanted to fire everyone.....not good for getting votes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperules700 342 Report post Posted July 19, 2015 She was voted in only because the other guy wanted to fire everyone.....not good for getting votes. Now we are stuck with a big mess. Just wait a few years. Ontario will run out of assets to sell to bail them out, then what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 275 Report post Posted July 19, 2015 No idea....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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