signfan Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Did Mattawa open a new trail this year? Anyone ridden it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnotch Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Yes, it's an old logging road. Haven't ridden it but I've heard it was trail to groom because it was nice and flat. So I'd imagine it's sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyman Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I missed this one today. Meant to take it, but was the first down A112A out of Mattawa this morning and looped back around via the A. The afternoon loop was supposed to include this MA170 but at a glance thought I saw a trail closed sign. Stayed on A112A and took NB308, which I would skip next time, as the west end of this road is plowed down to ice. Surprised to see the groomer out so early (16:00) as there was lots of traffic out still, and all it took was a half dozen sleds to have it completely chewed and piled up. Great 400k day after yesterday’s 450k day. Sadly heading back to Pembroke tomorrow, but all good things! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 8:49 PM, Toyman said: I missed this one today. Meant to take it, but was the first down A112A out of Mattawa this morning and looped back around via the A. The afternoon loop was supposed to include this MA170 but at a glance thought I saw a trail closed sign. Stayed on A112A and took NB308, which I would skip next time, as the west end of this road is plowed down to ice. Surprised to see the groomer out so early (16:00) as there was lots of traffic out still, and all it took was a half dozen sleds to have it completely chewed and piled up. Great 400k day after yesterday’s 450k day. Sadly heading back to Pembroke tomorrow, but all good things! Spent Saturday in the NRSA/Missing Link trails, they were beyond amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I am coming to the area this Wednesday Mar 15th. I am looking at taking the MA 170 west from the A112A to loop back to the Talon Lake and back down to HWY17. Does anyone know the condition of the MA170. Is there logging going on. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 It was plowed 3 weeks ago. Probably one to avoid. Is a super highway when not being used for logging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The plan is to head North from hwy17 on BF201 then go east on A112A to Purdy Mica mine From there I was thinking of seeing Birds Eye View and or coming back to see Redbridge Lookout which is off NB 308 and NB 300. Any thoughts on these trails or which one is better to view. Thx for the reply I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The plan is to head North from hwy17 on BF201 then go east on A112A to Purdy Mica mine From there I was thinking of seeing Birds Eye View and or coming back to see Redbridge Lookout which is off NB 308 and NB 304. Any thoughts on these trails or which one is better to view. Thx for the reply I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 NB308 is plowed as well. It's the same road as MA170. Its a major log road. Probably 30' - 50' wide. But there was no trail built along the edges of it. Both lookouts are decent. You'll have to see how the plowed roads are holding up to make a call. You should be able to get to the Mattawa lookout without plowed roads. If you try to go into town you hit plowed road again for the last few miles into Mattawa. Have a great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 The northern portion of 308 was hateful last Thursday. If there hasn't been new snow since then, stay away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Thanks for the feed back,, much appreciated,,, heading there tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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