revrnd Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Canuck said: Glad you brought this thread to life. Somehow missed STG's Yamaha bashing but otherwise wonderful lodging report. The Deep River sub-trails are incredible. There's a paper map - limited to those trails. Make sure you procure one before venturing out up into the hills. Trails are more like roads. Wonderful. Bear's Den was awesome during prior RAP tours. Only time I've stayed @ the Bears Den was back in '97, so I can't really say what its current state is like (it was fine back then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Canuck said: Glad you brought this thread to life. Somehow missed STG's Yamaha bashing but otherwise wonderful lodging report. The Deep River sub-trails are incredible. There's a paper map - limited to those trails. Make sure you procure one before venturing out up into the hills. Trails are more like roads. Wonderful. Bear's Den was awesome during prior RAP tours. Thanks Canuck Bears Den is booked Stuff is really booking fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: Thanks Canuck Bears Den is booked Stuff is really booking fast Hey Nick, for what its worth, its only about 35 km. of quick trail further down to Petawaw and the Quality Inn & suites is just across the road from the trail. Good restaurant out front. Fuel about a km. before the hotel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Hey Nick, for what its worth, its only about 35 km. of quick trail further down to Petawaw and the Quality Inn & suites is just across the road from the trail. Good restaurant out front. Fuel about a km. before the hotel. k k Thanks for info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Bringing this back again. Last trip worked out real good. Now the guys are interested in planning one will be checking in for advice again in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 On 9/2/2020 at 10:04 PM, volunteer2 said: Bringing this back again. Last trip worked out real good. Now the guys are interested in planning one will be checking in for advice again in the near future Might not be possible this winter. Not many came out to snowbirds agm and looks like they are folding up, unless something changes. Maybe no grooming after Whitney this year. This is so sad a club that has been around for 4 decades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Strong Farmer said: Might not be possible this winter. Not many came out to snowbirds agm and looks like they are folding up, unless something changes. Maybe no grooming after Whitney this year. This is so sad a club that has been around for 4 decades. It's early. Lots of time for the club to get figured out gotta be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 8 hours ago, volunteer2 said: It's early. Lots of time for the club to get figured out gotta be positive. That’s true. Sounds like there are a few people coming forward to help. Hopefully it is enough, since there trails and season is one of longest in area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Had been thinking of driving to Kearney and on the trail by 9 and first night Spectacle Lake Second night Mattawa and third night back at Kearney Too aggressive of a plan ? Its all about the guys and booking their holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Might not be possible this winter. Not many came out to snowbirds agm and looks like they are folding up, unless something changes. Maybe no grooming after Whitney this year. This is so sad a club that has been around for 4 decades. If the club can't make it work, I'm pretty sure that the local clubs, OFSC and the businesses that benefit from what has been a very successful tour loop will make the RAP tour possible. Edited September 5, 2020 by PISTON LAKE CRUISER 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: Had been thinking of driving to Kearney and on the trail by 9 and first night Spectacle Lake Second night Mattawa and third night back at Kearney Too aggressive of a plan ? Its all about the guys and booking their holidays We have always done it in 3 days Nick. It can be pretty evenly split up at approx. 200 miles a day. Your second day would be the biggest day so you likely won't get too much opportunity to enjoy some of the awesome local trails between Petawawa and Deux Riviere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 thanks Brian just some ideas for the guys to think about we are thinking of not spending so much time in the truck and this gives them that they have not been around the park and the time I did it it was a bit of a gong show so using the mistakes of that trip plus advice here to plan this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 5 hours ago, volunteer2 said: thanks Brian just some ideas for the guys to think about we are thinking of not spending so much time in the truck and this gives them that they have not been around the park and the time I did it it was a bit of a gong show so using the mistakes of that trip plus advice here to plan this Park at Polaris dealer in Kearney I think overnight is ok. Edge water sometimes will let you park trailer there too. Last time they told me no, so I went to hailburton instead, which is about 50 km’s closer anyways. Pine stone has been very good to me and parking trailer and truck if you stay one night. Mattawa abit farther of a drive but golf and ski always lets me park, truck and trailer too. Dinner bell in bonfield might let you too. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Spring lake lodge in Dorset is a very nice motel with restaurant and has a very large parking lot. I am sure they would allow additional overnight parking with a nights stay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 2 hours ago, grover_yyz said: Spring lake lodge in Dorset is a very nice motel with restaurant and has a very large parking lot. I am sure they would allow additional overnight parking with a nights stay. I add that place to my list. Thank-you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogirl69 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: I add that place to my list. Thank-you! Spring Lake is in Dwight not Dorset. Also Blue Spruce Resort is nice. Free overnight parking during your ride if you stay there. Its in Oxtongue Lake just east of Dwight on Hwy 60. https://www.bluespruce.ca/ Also in Dwight, the old Boiler Room is open again. https://boilerroommuskoka.com/ Edited September 6, 2020 by Doogirl69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Doogirl69 said: Spring Lake is in Dwight not Dorset. Also Blue Spruce Resort is nice. Free overnight parking during your ride if you stay there. Its in Oxtongue Lake just east of Dwight on Hwy 60. https://www.bluespruce.ca/ Also in Dwight, the old Boiler Room is open again. https://boilerroommuskoka.com/ Are the restaurant hours at Spring Lake limited like they used to be? Edited September 6, 2020 by PISTON LAKE CRUISER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 12 hours ago, Doogirl69 said: Spring Lake is in Dwight not Dorset. Also Blue Spruce Resort is nice. Free overnight parking during your ride if you stay there. Its in Oxtongue Lake just east of Dwight on Hwy 60. https://www.bluespruce.ca/ Also in Dwight, the old Boiler Room is open again. https://boilerroommuskoka.com/ Sorry, Dwight not Dorset, thanks for the correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 8:14 PM, grover_yyz said: Spring lake lodge in Dorset is a very nice motel with restaurant and has a very large parking lot. I am sure they would allow additional overnight parking with a nights stay. Actually just east of Dwight on the north side of 60. Folks stayed there years ago when they did the RAP tour. Gas a bit west @ the 35 intersection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 13 hours ago, revrnd said: Actually just east of Dwight on the north side of 60. Folks stayed there years ago when they did the RAP tour. Gas a bit west @ the 35 intersection. When is last time you did rap tourer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 13 hours ago, revrnd said: Actually just east of Dwight on the north side of 60. Folks stayed there years ago when they did the RAP tour. Gas a bit west @ the 35 intersection. Their restaurant is currently closed due to Covid according to their website. It appears like the motel is open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Their restaurant is currently closed due to Covid according to their website. It appears like the motel is open. Lots of this, this winter. Pick a spot and get a microwave and bring frozen home made dinners. I have made lots of TV dinners with fresh garden stuff so far. I be able to carry few on sled with me if I can get a room with a microwave. I am pulling a slow mo this winter. Hopefully I can use waffle maker in morning. I would be happy with a room delivered breakfast or dinner when available. Big centres be able to get wings and pizza delivered at least. Edited September 8, 2020 by Strong Farmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Last time I did the RAP was 2014. Not sure what has been going on w/ the Nordic Inn @ Dorset the last couple of winters as it hasn't looked very busy any of the times I've driven by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 2:35 PM, Strong Farmer said: When is last time you did rap tourer? Did the RAP last year, counter clockwise. We seem to do the RAP every other year and reverse our direction. Our accommodations are usually in Barry's Bay, Deep River, North Bay and Dwight. We start and end in Wilberforce. We take our time on our trip. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, grover_yyz said: Did the RAP last year, counter clockwise. We seem to do the RAP every other year and reverse our direction. Our accommodations are usually in Barry's Bay, Deep River, North Bay and Dwight. We start and end in Wilberforce. We take our time on our trip. Jerry Nice way to do it end depends on route too. I could do one day faster without rushing if I used lake of bays to Dorset and then ice trails on other side of lake of bays. Saves an easy half a day on trip if ice is good. Edited September 9, 2020 by Strong Farmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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