Dan-Senior Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) The Aubrey Falls / Black Creek Outfitters area on highway 129, is another early season riding opportunity. A beautifully secluded, hidden gem in south Algoma that typically is ridable on about the 7th of December, due to adequate snow. This is one of a few regions in the Sault Ste. Marie area to receive early snow, unfortunately, it is also one of the last in District 13 to get groomed. I have been a strong proponent of hoping a Groomer could be stationed at Black Creek Outfitters, then groom in 3 directions, allowing for early season riding. South-East along the Kindiogami on the Elliot Lake F to highway 546, South-West on the D106 to Conacher Lake and North-West along the D201F. We need to support small businesses like Black Creek Outfitters and keep alive the uniqueness it brings to District 13. Its unfortunate this area is not a higher priority on the grooming list. Chad and I do our part every December removing downed trees from the trails and bring some business by making at least 2 visits in the month. Attached are photos of Chad, Don and I working on the Black Creek road on December 8th, 2019. This area will be one of our destinations this upcoming December for some early season riding. Edited October 14, 2020 by Dan-Senior 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Great pics. Thanks for sharing.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC+YA Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hi Dan, Be sure to say hi from Paige and I when you see Jean and Don. Love the pictures. We still talk about the day you showed us the way from Elliot Lake to Black Creek without using any OFSC trails. Never knew there were trapper trails connecting so many lakes like canoe portages. Scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 December 1st - 2019 - Photos Some early season riding in the Aubrey Falls / Black Creek area last year. One photo taken on the Black Creek Road, the other photo, I am scoping out a cross country route via the powerline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Love this area. Thanks Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Blackstar said: Love this area. Thanks Dan. X2. Many fond memories of riding up from Elliot Lake with the kids ( teenagers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Canuck said: X2. Many fond memories of riding up from Elliot Lake with the kids ( teenagers). X3. That is a great ride up F trail from Elliot lake. I did it once with my dad. One of my favourite trails in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Here's a bit of history on the Elliot Lake F Trail. When several uranium mines closed in Elliot Lake in 1990, a few thousand men were out of work. Part of the government funding initiative was to re-train / re-employ mine workers. One of the sponsored projects deployed was the development of a trail link between Dunlop Lake Lodge and the Kindiogami Road. One of my friends laid off from the mines helped clear cut that trail. Obviously some ups and downs and tight corners, but it has improved over time. Hats off to everyone whoever worked on that trail and continues to do so. There may be more history, but that is all I know. I started riding it in the mid 1990's 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Is Black Creek open this year? I don't see any signs of life from Halfway yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 I contacted Black Creek last week. Jean indicated it will be business as usual and will be open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, Dan-Senior said: I contacted Black Creek last week. Jean indicated it will be business as usual and will be open. The place is for sale, right?. I see it was on realtor.ca a few weeks ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Has been for sake for years to the right buyer. They're not going to give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Turbo Doo said: The place is for sale, right?. I see it was on realtor.ca a few weeks ago.. What was price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/21680806/9538-f-highway-129-huron-shores-huron-shores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Veteran riders from the 1990's will remember this place. I took this photo only a few years back as this truck was parked in the bush north of Batchawana Bay, Ontario, which is quite a hike from it's home of Aubrey Falls, Ontario. Johnny's Truckstop was one of our weekend riding destinations coming in from Sault Ste. Marie or Elliot Lake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC+YA Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Dan-Senior said: Veteran riders from the 1990's will remember this place. I took this photo only a few years back as this truck was parked in the bush north of Batchawana Bay, Ontario, which is quite a hike from it's home of Aubrey Falls, Ontario. Johnny's Truckstop was one of our weekend riding destinations coming in from Sault Ste. Marie or Elliot Lake. Ox will like this! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy UP Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 10/24/2020 at 9:37 AM, Turbo Doo said: The place is for sale, right?. I see it was on realtor.ca a few weeks ago.. Listing is no longer online apparently. I wonder if it sold? Is it still open? We rode up from Dunlop Lake Lodge a couple of years ago. Lovely little plcace....a diamond in the ruff so-to-speak! Loved it. A welcome bowl of hot soup of the day. We took a peek into the cabins - very comfortable indeed! We talked about one day heading back there to stay a couple of days to ride. We will need to plan something there maybe next year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, AC+YA said: Ox will like this! LOL! Yep! Parked there many times after the new owner torched it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 59 minutes ago, Giddy UP said: Listing is no longer online apparently. I wonder if it sold? Is it still open? We rode up from Dunlop Lake Lodge a couple of years ago. Lovely little plcace....a diamond in the ruff so-to-speak! Loved it. A welcome bowl of hot soup of the day. We took a peek into the cabins - very comfortable indeed! We talked about one day heading back there to stay a couple of days to ride. We will need to plan something there maybe next year Yes, new owners. I have yet to meet them, however, they are very enthusiastic about the upcoming winter season based upon our email conversations and their posts. They are open. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy UP Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dan-Senior said: Yes, new owners. I have yet to meet them, however, they are very enthusiastic about the upcoming winter season based upon our email conversations and their posts. They are open. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Senior Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, Ox said: LOL! Yep! Parked there many times after the new owner torched it. Johnny's Truck Stop - Highway 129 - Aubrey Falls, Ontario Exactly, just like you said OX, check out the parking lot. Looks like most of the property is being used for storage, with a few buildings active for winter activity. The main Lodge is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dan-Senior said: Yes, new owners. I have yet to meet them, however, they are very enthusiastic about the upcoming winter season based upon our email conversations and their posts. They are open. Good news for the area. Wishing them all the best.. Thanks for the updates Dan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Main lodge has been .... "gone" as you say, since 2003 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy UP Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Just now, Turbo Doo said: Good news for the area. Wishing them all the best.. Thanks for the updates Dan... I swear you don't work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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