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Hill and Gully riders FB page

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:27:18 +0000

We now have a facebook page up and running to keep folks updated on the best trails and volunteers in D7! Give it a like and a follow!

https://www.facebook.com/Hill-and-Gully-Riders-HGR-Snowmobile-Club-101011489116389/

District 7 trail conditions update

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:40:57 +0000

The MSR clubs did a great job of making the trails perfect even though I thought it was going to be a bust last week . We had to trailer to Emsdale Thursday to ride but it was perfect, and with the Friday snow we were able to go anywhere right from Port Sydney. Thankyou club volunteers and also the landowners for making this years sled trip another success. Hopefully one more trip to North Bay southshore in March with the grandkids.

OFSC TRAILS BRACEBRIDGE

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:34:34 +0000

Hi All. Myself and my wife are newbies when it comes to OFSC trails. We have rented a cottage east of Bracebridge close to Conway cres. on highway 118.

As I review the OFSC trail map it would appear trail D 103B is the closes trail to the location. As I am new to the trail system, can anybody inform how to access this trail?

Is there another trail that is more accessible keeping in mind we would like to sled to the trail, trying to stay away from trailering the machines.

Tks!

almaguin district

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:01:40 +0000

could anyone from area let me know when trails around Bernard lk will open...thx

Drizzle and rain in muskoka

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:50:26 +0000

Rain and drizzle in muskoka today ,no sure what I did in my life to deserve this lol,first we got 100 cms and that just insulated the ground now the warmth ,hope Mother Nature gets her act together real soon

D102B Bigwind PP

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:06:08 +0000

Just wondering if the bridge has been replaced on the D102B as it goes through Bigwind PP? Will the trail still be closed for the 2017 season? I think this may be the Happy Wanderers SC

Muskoka Groomer sightings??

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:01:18 +0000

Well...anybody seeing any action in port sydney and huntsville regions

Muskoka Groomer sightings??

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:43 +0000

Well...anybody seeing any action in port sydney and huntsville regions

D7 Trail #60 Partial Closure?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:07:39 +0000

On the drive home from up north I noticed near Dorset, that on the east side of Hwy 35 where #60 used to cross, that a large pile of brush and flagging tape was in place. I checked the ITG & there is no indication of a trail existing there. Was this a new development? I've been thru there a few times this winter, but the 1st time I noticed the 'blockage'.

Lake Muskoka from MSR32

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:03:03 +0000

Can anyone provide insights on how Lake Muskoka is if I got on at the end of MSR32 (Indian Head) and ride essentially along the shoreline towards Touchstone? Touchstone is essentially on the lake by the golf course on the left side of this image.

Alternatively I could run Ziska Road from C102D but it looks relatively far and likely no snow on the shoulders.

Honey Harbour/Go Home Lake/ McCrae Lake

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:54:59 +0000

Disregard, mods please delete. Thanks.

What's the chances?

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:36:29 +0000

Anybody "in the know" whether any trails might open up in the Bracebridge area this weekend? (Dec 15/16?)

We were thinking of possibly trailering up from the Kingston area. A friend has a kid in a snowcross event on Sunday and we were thinking about attending.

Have heard there was lots of snow, just wondering if they are grooming yet?

Trail 44

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:54:59 +0000

Hi. Does anyone know if Trail 44 is close to being ready? It would be nice to head to Baysville sometime soon from the Bracebridge area.

trail opening

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:17:39 +0000

does anyone know if or when trail C101D from Gravenhurst to Bala will be opened and if or when trail15 down to Sparrow Lake will be opened.

Baysville Express (Closed )

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:13:15 +0000

Just talked to Ted from Happy Wanderers ,MNR is shutting down a Bailey bridge on the south end of 102b in bigwind park for this winter , The Baysville Express will be closed ,you will have to go over 45 to 101 south back to B ,Bummer

The new decking is sitting at the shop and they were going to redo it right after hunting ,Gov doesnt want Baily Bridges on there land in the park

WIN A 2019 TRITON XT-11 TRAILER

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:08:54 +0000

For the 2nd consecutive year, the Blue Mountain Snowdrifter's Snowmobile Club in Collingwood, Ontario is again raffling off a Triton XT-11 Trailer.

Tickets can be purchased on our website: www.bluemountainsnowdrifters.com by filling out the form, and then someone from the club will be in contact with you.

The draw is held on Saturday Feb 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Lowell Pavilion at 5212 County Rd 9.

Approx value is $6780

Tickets are $20 each or 3 tickets for $50.

Get your tickets now, limited quantity of tickets are available.

If you prefer, tickets will be available at the Toronto International Snowmobile Show on Oct 19-20th, visit the Ontario Snowcruisers booth (our club will share the booth with Ontario Snowcruisers).

Best of luck everyone.

A video of the winner from last year is posted on our facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsnowdrifters/

https://www.instagram.com/bluemountainsnowdrifters/

Haliburton to Gravenhurst - How Long?

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:18:31 +0000

ITG says that it's about 130kms from the West side of Hali into Gravenhurst.

I figured a couple hours at a "decent trail" speed.

A local boy from Hali says it's 5+ hrs!?!?

Can anyone on here confirm timeframes for this ride?

Trail type - Twisty, open fields, etc?

B103 Reroute for 2018

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:42:11 +0000

There is a small Reroute for 2018 on the B103. A litter extra road running as you now must stay on the road past the old Water Pack.

Sno Voyageurs Poker Run with 705 Snowmobiles CANCELLED

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:43:42 +0000

Sno Voyageurs Poker Run with 705 Snowmobiles

March 4th is the new date!

1551 Flos Rd 4 W is just west of the C Trail.

Trail report for D8 Feb.1st and 2nd 2017

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:25:04 +0000

WOW just amazing the job that these clubs have done!!! THANK YOU !!!! We rode two days in D8 and the trails were at the worst a 7/10 and the best 10/10 (of course). We were amazed at how well the trails were. Groomer was out each day we were out. Trails were holding very well. Perfect conditions. Did I say THANK YOU?? Yes I did and will over an over.

Our first day we rode from the 204-B105C-C-B-204 on Wednesday. Trails were an 8/10. Thursday we rode 204-B105C-B-C-B-416-B-C-B105C-204. Trails were mainly 10/10 only trail that was 7/10 was the C trail in the WINDY areas LOL. Wasn't due to anything else but the wind!! Great job.

We ate lunch on Wednesday at the Waubashene Legion and the food was great. The HUGE home made burgers were fabulous!!! They're open 11:30am to 9pm Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday Monday.

On Thursday we decided to meet up with some fellow OCer's in Phelpston at the NEW Sicily North (old Phelpston Restaurant). Honestly the PIZZA was the best Pizza I have eaten in the North. It was a 10/10 just like the trails!! Blake, Nunz and his better half Karen were outside the restaurant when we arrived, said it was closed, doors are locked. Well, Nunz called them and knocked on the door. And what to our wonderous eyes did appear. A super nice couple that asked if we were hungry. Well HECK YES we replied. They opened the doors, gave us some menus than served us some beverages. We ordered a large pizza for all of us and a few people had soup or salad also. Absolutely no frozen food here. Even our buddies NUNZ and BLAKE (our food connoisseurs) gave the meal two thumbs up.

The SICILY NORTH is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4:30pm to 9pm. Friday - Sunday 4:30pm to 10pm. As long as there is snow on the ground they will open at 11a.m. to serve you. For sledders they will open their doors and gladly serve you up an AWESOME LUNCH. Phone 705-322-1544 or just knock on the door. Everything is home made!!!

Here's a few pics of our little runs

rap tour

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:44:59 +0000

Hello to everyone .. hope the winter has been good to all..... looking to do the rap tour feb 8,9,10,11.....firstday will be from coe hill to deep river.....2nd day deep river to trout creek...3rd day trout creek to ox narrows....then oxnarrows back to coe hill.... anyone no excate kms of the last 2 days... i wondering if i should... push from deep river to kearney.... then from kearney to halaburton or even back to cottage in coe hill...i ve done the tour before but it was years ago with a grp and i was much younger...thxs for any advice!....happy trails

Fri Mar 11 open trails in Muskoka....kick the can again?

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:47:44 +0000

I see several Muskoka area trails are still shown as 'limited" on the ITG....

I rode Wednesday in the rain...Seguin was pretty good....now closed west of Sprucedale though....

Has anyone been on these trails today (Thursday) ?

tomorrow is supposed to be sunny....

Thinking of maybe going for 2 or 3 hours, first thing tomorrow....possibly staging from...

baysville

port sydney

emsdale

Snowcrest South Muskoka Trails 2016

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:43:22 +0000

Today a crew of 4 continued to try and pack trail C101D between Gravenhurst and Bala.

Lunch break:

C101D Gravenhurst to Bala

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:40:22 +0000

C101D was listed as open on ITG this morning but driving past I only see a few tracks and doesnt look groomed since last weeks snowfall. Im thinking about taking a run up to the C trail tomorrow - just wondering if the trail is rideable.

Algonquin Snowmobile Club trail closure.

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:13:03 +0000

Just saw this online this morning,

This is horrible news for the area and a critical link for the Muskoka area...

ASC Trail Update, February 13, 2016
URGENT TRAIL CLOSURE INFORMATION

As a disclaimer this email is MY personal views and opinion and NOT those of the OFSC, District 7, the Muskoka Snowmobile Region or the Algonquin Snowmobile Club or their Executive.

...

Sorry to say we had to close a critical part of trail on our system tonight. Trail D101B from the ASC Shelter to the D101B / 74 Junction is closed due to a Landowner issue with the Bill 100. This section eliminates access from Dorset to Dwight. With Lake of Bays not safe or staked its a huge a problem.

Due to this trail closure it impacts the following.

Sledders coming from the Dorset area will not be able to come to the Dwight Winter Carnival on Saturday.

Sledders from the Dwight / Oxtongue Lake area will not be able to attend the Dorset Lions Camp / Tall Pines Poker Run on Saturday.

Sledders will not be able to support our sponsoring businesses in Dwight from the south and Dorset from the north on the busiest sledding weekend of the season. Mother Nature has done plenty of hardship to our supporters and now this.

Sledders doing the RAP TOUR (Ride Around Algonquin Park) cannot complete or start their trip as the alternate route has closures too due to the weather.

Over the years we have had plenty of Landowner concerns which we have been able to resolve by relocating trails or adding bridges and gates. We have a resolution to this issue to be done next year but with the short notice cannot do it as we will need MNR approval which is the plan for the Spring.

Attached is a Press Release from the Ontario Trails Council about the Bill 100 Landowner concerns.

This Bill could take years to be passed and in my personal opinion there was no urgency to close this trail today. Again this is just my personal opinion.

What really upsets me is this Landowner is a prominent Business owner and past ASC Supporter serving the Dwight, Dorset and Lake of Bays area.

We will resolve this issue but it won't happen tomorrow. Sorry to be the barer of bad news.

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