coldfinger Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thanks tips. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Has anyone been out on open trails in elimra st clements weselley area or Conestoga lake area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: Has anyone been out on open trails in elimra st clements weselley area or Conestoga lake area? Today is the first day that any grooming has been done since Saturday's packing. I know the groomer has been up the north side from Elmira and around and down into Wellesley trail at noon. Hasn't been past our place yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Today is the first day that any grooming has been done since Saturday's packing. I know the groomer has been up the north side from Elmira and around and down into Wellesley trail at noon. Hasn't been past our place yet. Your trail still down to dirt or is it ok now with wind blowing it back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: Your trail still down to dirt or is it ok now with wind blowing it back in? Haven't been out on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I have been out, short tour today with a few other O C members 140 k. . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, coldfinger said: I have been out, short tour today with a few other O C members 140 k. . how was it ,going out sat.thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Trails are decent ,some plowed fields are tough . Better than Red but not Green .See ya in the corner . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Has anyone been out on open trails in elimra st clements weselley area or Conestoga lake area? Rode from the house today. Maryhill across top of Elmira, through Conestogo Lake, Teviotdale, Mount Forest. Lunch at Homestead and the same way back home. The trail across the top of Elmira near Floradale is mostly plowed fields ( 20 kph or less type stuff unless your one of those stand up and pound it guys.). Trails seem better around Conestogo Lake but the bush sections are thin and bumpy. Some areas had a lot of drifted snow. Some areas are barely covered everywhere you go. Durham trails were probably the best but we just caught the bottom of those. Note that if you head to the Homesteader, the trail passed the golf course is closed for a logging operation. You have to run the roads to get to the restaurant. We ran the roads from the east side and they were snow covered. 300 kms. My forearms are killing me......lol Does anyone know why Arthur hasn't opened a single trail while everyone around them has? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: Rode from the house today. Maryhill across top of Elmira, through Conestogo Lake, Teviotdale, Mount Forest. Lunch at Homestead and the same way back home. The trail across the top of Elmira near Floradale is mostly plowed fields ( 20 kph or less type stuff unless your one of those stand up and pound it guys.). Trails seem better around Conestogo Lake but the bush sections are thin and bumpy. Some areas had a lot of drifted snow. Some areas are barely covered everywhere you go. Durham trails were probably the best but we just caught the bottom of those. Note that if you head to the Homesteader, the trail passed the golf course is closed for a logging operation. You have to run the roads to get to the restaurant. We ran the roads from the east side and they were snow covered. 300 kms. My forearms are killing me......lol Does anyone know why Arthur hasn't opened a single trail while everyone around them has? Strange Arthur usually one of first to open. Usually more snow above highway 86. Luther swamp might have affected them this year? Fields are thin in my area not even sure if I want to try it or not 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 arthur is open now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Trailer up to Palmerston , Tiviotdale area much more snow . Light snow all day . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 hours ago, coldfinger said: Trailer up to Palmerston , Tiviotdale area much more snow . Light snow all day . Had a feeling that be case. Always seem to get more around that area to Durham. Thanks for update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 10:05 AM, wrightonalan said: arthur is open now Seen a post on Facebook from the Arthur Club that the trails were closed. Now I can’t find it. Edit found it, apparently there are 2 Arthur clubs…..lol Disregard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Seen a post on Facebook from the Fergus Club that the trails were closed. Now I can’t find it. was all open yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Did a bit of touring D5 and D9 the last few days and notice that good lunch stops are getting to be rare and far between . Not wanting to run roads or sidewalks . I think if some of us locals could put a list together that would be helpful , My recent findings Blyth .Cowbell brewery good trail access fuel across the rd. . Ayton Trixie's Saloon short rd .run fuel across the street. Alma Alma Dinner back st .rd .run fuel south of town . Hoping this list can be expanded . Maybe someone retired or more computer suave can produce a more useful format . Asking for myself and friends . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 Calling for 20+ cms of snow and freezing rain 🌧️ what a crazy winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Sledguy74 said: Calling for 20+ cms of snow and freezing rain 🌧️ what a crazy winter That's now changed according to our local CTV Scan weather report and TWN. CTV now says 5-10cm and TWN says 4-8cm for Kitchener. Then the rain and freezing rain on top of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Calling for about 5cms of snow for K-W with 15mm of rain/freezing rain. But an hour north is supposed to get 10-15cms of snow with less than 5mm freezing rain. They would need all the snow in the forecast for the next week to have any hope of opening a trail. Unfortunately I think the water in the low areas will keep the trails closed. Maybe open the railbed from Shelburne up to Owen Sound at best. This weather should improve the Muskokas though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 guess we will wait and see what mixed bag we end up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 52 minutes ago, Sledguy74 said: guess we will wait and see what mixed bag we end up with Rap going to be open with all snow landing up there. Early March is looking pretty good. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Strong Farmer said: Rap going to be open with all snow landing up there. Early March is looking pretty good. 😎 no time for a trip this year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 hey guys look at trail map .if only it was true lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, wrightonalan said: hey guys look at trail map .if only it was true lol its fixed now 🤔south was all green 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 10:15 AM, Strong Farmer said: Rap going to be open with all snow landing up there. Early March is looking pretty good. 😎 Getting the sled prepped ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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