Bearman Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 My wife and I are coming from Bracebridge. The Moonlight looks to be the one that is close but not really into loading and unloading every time I want to ride. Hopefully it will be good just unload and ride from there. If not looks like there are more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 If staging from Moonlight or Chateau Guay, fuel up enroute. It's a bit of a goat path to get fuel near those hotels. As many have mentioned, the STP compound is great to stage from if there's no snow at the hotels. Not the preferred choice (trailering each day from hotel to STP yard), but we've done it for April sledding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 so where is the stp yard if your staying at the chateau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Click on the link to 'Ontario snowmobile staging areas' below. You'll see 2 spots in Sudbury. It's the north east location (Garson, Ontario) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1QRP-gnPMbxseSN8lQlQ3MgmX718&hl=en_US&ll=44.79098784157655%2C-78.55925854999998&z=6 Or, on a computer/GPS look for this address (from a quick Google search): Address: 3610 Regional Rd 86, Garson, ON P3L 1S5 _ My favourite place to stage late in the season is actually the SKEAD community centre. Let them know (email or call), park trailer for days A few kms on a feeder trail and you're on the lake (Wannipitei) and then northern Ontario is yours to access. Up to Gowganda, then across to Timmins or Cochrane. Avoids a lot of road rash. But I digress ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 17 hours ago, diesel04 said: hey wondering if Sudbury is good place for day tripping out of. like leaving 9 or 10 and being back to motel by 5-6, not scared of 250km or more a day. In a word, yes. One of my favourite areas to ride. Has enough services and good support and reference on the maps. Lots of loop opportunities. 9 hours ago, Dirtbag said: can you guys give us some tips for places to get fuel and eat on both loops? heading up thurs night with 4 other guys.. staying at the Chateau.. Lots of info in Soupkid's post about fuel. I prefer to fuel and eat at Rocky's rather than Sportsman, but avoid trail 64 into there. Take the lake trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckrider Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Are lakes still safe around Suds? Wannipitei showing green right now, so I assume its ok. What about after the rain and warmup today? if someone could comment after the warmup that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 i hope things get better and that the trails survived...we have a whole group coming up thursday night..... if I cant ride I think Im going to kill myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Did you guys get a lot of rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 It did rain but trails survived. Supposed to cool down tonight. Son and I are going you ride tomorrow. Destination ? Unknown ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, soupkids said: It did rain but trails survived. Supposed to cool down tonight. Son and I are going you ride tomorrow. Destination ? Unknown ! Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Scratches and studs will be a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have scratchers but I'll never run studs. I'm sure by the weekend they'll have the trails cleaned up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not a matter of cleaning them up. They will be solid ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Where yas staying dirtbag? Change of plans we might come up Friday afternoon come home Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Guess I better go get some scratchers tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 For those who know the area, is there much road running on the loop that the onaping bridge is on? Doing that Sat. And can we still get to the augista ice caves With the rain and the cold they should be amazing one would think. Sundays run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carm Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bearman said: For those who know the area, is there much road running on the loop that the onaping bridge is on? Doing that Sat. And can we still get to the augista ice caves With the rain and the cold they should be amazing one would think. Sundays run. How do you get to the bridge and the ice caves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Saturday and Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemRene Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Any Trail status updates now that the rain has come? I noticed a section of the D Trail is now red above Sudbury. Does anyone have new pictures or updates on how the trails held up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 9 hours ago, soupkids said: Not a matter of cleaning them up. They will be solid ice. do you not think they'll be out grooming before the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 if conditions are right, yes, which I suspect they will be out tonight. Keep in mind everything is rock hard ice so grooming may cause damage to the trails and the equipment. I'm heading out shortly for the day and will report back what I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Weather man says big snow storm coming tonight hopefully it hits Sudbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Radar is currently showing snow through Sudbury right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 12 hours ago, Bearman said: Where yas staying dirtbag? Change of plans we might come up Friday afternoon come home Monday morning. Staying at the Chateau Guay. that and the moonlight are all booked up I think staying thurs till sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Dirtbag said: Staying at the Chateau Guay. that and the moonlight are all booked up I think staying thurs till sun ya and its red form their doors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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