Mazinaw Ride Report

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Was out today.  Unloaded by the road into the substation north of Mazinaw.  Tried heading north on 1009.  Ran into large sections of bare ground within 500’ of the truck on the hydro line.  Turned around and tried to go west.  Got to the substation and same deal.  So spun around again and headed north on E101.  This was the ticket.  Great riding with the odd bare patch.  Rode E101 to E.  Then E down to 1009.  1009 back to 1003 back to E101 and back to the truck.  Trailered down to Skootamatta and did a ride around the lake as well.  All in all a great season finisher.  Trails were all smooth groomed within the last week for sure.  Met 4 sleds.  Group of 2 and 2 OPP sleds who stopped us for a friendly chat.  I’d call it 5 out of 10 due to the bare ground we encountered in some spots.  It was comical.  Ride for 5 miles and it felt like mid February.  Then around the next turn it felt like mid June.  Followed by more mid February.  If you’re looking for a last ride tomorrow that doesn’t involve 6 hours of driving go check it out.  Just don’t take your freeloading buddy with no permit as the OPP are out.  Or maybe do take him just for the laugh.  They said they nailed a few freeloaders last weekend on the same trails.