sxr600Rider Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all, Looking for any information on the current conditions in the Ganaraska Forest. Did it rain up there? Do the trails still have snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all, Looking for any information on the current conditions in the Ganaraska Forest. Did it rain up there? Do the trails still have snow? I called them yesterday. Said there was a lot of rain and the trails were soft, however the base is still ok. Need cold weather and more snow. Hopefully a week will help, as long as bad Mother Nature does not get confused again. The trails are temporarily closed. They told me the OFSC only updates twice a week Monday and Thursday (What year is it?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all, Looking for any information on the current conditions in the Ganaraska Forest. Did it rain up there? Do the trails still have snow? I called them yesterday. Said there was a lot of rain and the trails were soft, however the base is still ok. Need cold weather and more snow. Hopefully a week will help, as long as bad Mother Nature does not get confused again. The trails are temporarily closed. They told me the OFSC only updates twice a week Monday and Thursday (What year is it?). In a stuation like this it can be updated 24/7 . Our District Administrator even did one on Christmas Day !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxr600Rider Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Alright thanks for the information, I guess a ride tomorrow is out of the question then. I wish they would update a little more often in these situations as it is sometime tought to get information. At least the Forum is active and we can get information in this manner. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all, Looking for any information on the current conditions in the Ganaraska Forest. Did it rain up there? Do the trails still have snow? I called them yesterday. Said there was a lot of rain and the trails were soft, however the base is still ok. Need cold weather and more snow. Hopefully a week will help, as long as bad Mother Nature does not get confused again. The trails are temporarily closed. They told me the OFSC only updates twice a week Monday and Thursday (What year is it?). In a stuation like this it can be updated 24/7 . Our District Administrator even did one on Christmas Day !!!!!!!!! I guess they must have heard you Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxr600Rider Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Awsome job, whomever updated the OFSC site! Anywhere else to ride still open? Still wishing to go out tomorrow. Preferably within 2-3 hrs of Kitchener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Looks like the Ganny should be back to before pre melt status. Talked to the GSC and was told the trails are OK. Hoping to go this weekend. Will take some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethetrails Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 We have not been to the Ganaraska yet, thinking of going this w/e. Coming from the east is there parking somewhere near 28 at Bewdley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 We have not been to the Ganaraska yet, thinking of going this w/e. Coming from the east is there parking somewhere near 28 at Bewdley? Don't know. I usually park at the 35/115 split. GSC says the trails east of the forest are marginal. They are pretty good in the west forest. May be worth the extra drive. Here is what they say. Trails in the forest are in limited condition. E108 east of the main forest is in marginal condition, PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL in the farmer''s fields. Side trails are better than E108. The groomer has been out and repaired some of the damage done by someone riding during the warm weather and rain. There is a NEW entrance to Rice Lake this year. The gate on it is still closed due to unsafe ice. STAY OFF THE LAKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxr600Rider Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks for the information. I am looking to go up tomorrow. Will post some pics if I can remember my camera. Hope to see you on the trails. Will be riding a blue SXR600, stop and say hello if you see me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethetrails Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks for the information. I am looking to go up tomorrow. Will post some pics if I can remember my camera. Hope to see you on the trails. Will be riding a blue SXR600, stop and say hello if you see me. We are planning to go Sunday. Really, really hoping some snow falls by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I was there yesterday, and I am going back today. I would recomend getting in to the Ganaraska trail system and riding around in there. That is where the base is pretty good. It did snow some yesterday, but they still require more. The trails on the outskirts (from 115/35 parking in) were a bit thin, but marginal. We did not try the path to Noon's as the base was to thin. Trails in the main forest under the tree canopy seemed fine considering. Saw the groomer pass and he seemed to make the trails worse in some spots. A couple of pictures on E108. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethetrails Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Can't wait to go Sunday - our first ride this winter. Were the trails busy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Can't wait to go Sunday - our first ride this winter. Were the trails busy? The trails were not busy at all. The inner forest trails (Non E108) were very good. They are calling for 5 to 10 cm of snow Sunday. Trails improved since ride on Saturday, looks like they got more snow and the ride to Noon's was OK. Enjoy, we sure did. If they get the forecasted snow, then it should be great. Here is the forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for the Report YamiDude, I can almost see your little guy smilin right through that helmet.. Looking forward to meeting you & the family at the PET Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for the Report YamiDude, I can almost see your little guy smilin right through that helmet..Looking forward to meeting you & the family at the PET Ride. Yah, He is smilin through that helmet. Keeps reminding me he will be 12 in a couple of years. Looking forward to the PET. FYI, I did register online but never recieved a confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxr600Rider Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Here is a picture from Saturday's ride, I am sure you guys are out today enjoying another day on the trails. Look forward to heading back up when more of the trail system is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I was out yesterday and ran from Bewdley to Noone's on the E108 and back. It wasn't too bad but needs more snow. Some of the corners are pretty much down to the ice and they sneek up on you so really watch your speed if your out. There are some bigger stones poking up but not as many as you would think and again just in some sections aswell as a few bigger branches. The forest center area was excellent. Many side trails looked hardly run. The fields weren't as bad as I thought they would be but there is some corn so it needs more snow. Closer to Bewdley there is logging so watch out around where the 2 power lines cross...this area is in pretty rough shape through to Bewdley. The fields are pretty much bare to Noone's, I took the ditch for what was broke in allready. Overall, I've ridden worse but a lot better too. If you take your time you could have a decent ride. Happy trails!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Showing fully open now along with Long Sault and some others. I believe the forest center is now open on the weekends too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cehyoopers Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I was out yesterday and ran from Bewdley to Noone's on the E108 and back. It wasn't too bad but needs more snow. Some of the corners are pretty much down to the ice and they sneek up on you so really watch your speed if your out. There are some bigger stones poking up but not as many as you would think and again just in some sections aswell as a few bigger branches. The forest center area was excellent. Many side trails looked hardly run. The fields weren't as bad as I thought they would be but there is some corn so it needs more snow. Closer to Bewdley there is logging so watch out around where the 2 power lines cross...this area is in pretty rough shape through to Bewdley. The fields are pretty much bare to Noone's, I took the ditch for what was broke in allready. Overall, I've ridden worse but a lot better too. If you take your time you could have a decent ride. Happy trails!! rode there today,and that it a good summation of the trails,,,,they are holding up ok,,,, and are freshly groomed,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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