Muskoka area

[dragonlady]

Now this area is a sledders paradise, There is snow and lots of it here. The trails are groomed, {some daily}, I spent the past week in the area, stayed around Baysville, to see a sled go past as you are looking out the Windigo window is normal. Everyone is so friendly, There is a fee to ride in the area so dont forget to check with the locals. And happy ridding. Welcome all new members from the area.

 

[snochuk]

Used to live in that area (Gravenhurst..built the Muskoka Sands townhouses on the lake) and fishing is big in the summer. Endless trails to sled in the winter.

 

[snotwister]

You were lucky enough to live in gravenhurst and work at the muskoka sands and now your back here in alberta. WHY?????? There is not much prettier in this country than the muskoka,s.

 

[dragonlady]

With the most snow in years there must be some good pics out there. Ontario members where are you? How is Baysville area??

 

[deanb]

Seen your post and you said that you where in the Baysville area. Did you stop at a bar called the Pavillon and leave a Business Card for Snow and Mud? That is how I found this site from the card. I have a cottage in this area and have been snow and mud riding here for over 30 years.

 

[northstar23]

Thats where I ride but I really want to do some mountain riding hoping to go west this winter for a week or two.

 

[Paininthe#$%]

When does the season typically open in the Muskoka area? Do they get alot of lake effect snow in the area?

 

[northstar23]

Season starts in Jan some times at xmas it depends on the freeze up, most of the trails have lake crossings and lots of lake effect snow. The trails are great you can go right across Ont into Quebec.

 

[dragonlady]

Seen your post and you said that you where in the Baysville area. Did you stop at a bar called the Pavillon and leave a Business Card for Snow and Mud? That is how I found this site from the card. I have a cottage in this area and have been snow and mud riding here for over 30 years.

Yep I did, left a few of them ....everywhere. Glad you joined, its a great site.

 

[northstar23]

I guess I'm on my own in here, any other Ont rider?

 

[Paininthe#$%]

I live in the Ottawa area

 

[northstar23]

What are the trails like out that way

 

[Paininthe#$%]

The trail system in this part of Ontario is pretty good. They groom several times per week. The trails are even better in Quebec.

 

[northstar23]

Been thinking about going to Quebec for some time now and have heard a lot about how good the trails are there.

 

[Paininthe#$%]

The trails are great in Quebec. Alot of there trails are One Way and they are groomed several times per week. The cost of a trail pass is about the same as Ontario, you can also buy day passes for ~$20.

They are crazy about their motor sports in Quebec. They also have a excellent motocross racing circuit and they have a completely seperate trail system for (4) wheelers that is maintained year round...

 

[Keng]

im in timmins here.. what kind of sleds you guys ride? i have a 2008 RMK 700 and also planing a trip to the mountains soon.. should check out abitibi canyon. going there this season. apparently they got some crazy climbs.

 

[Paininthe#$%]

I drive a 05 RX-1. Where is abitibi canyon?

 

[Keng]

its near smooth rock falls.. just past cochrane.. there a big hydro station in the area.. but apparently lots of snow and climbs.. and ive seen pics.. ill find the link for the site and post it for ya

 

[Keng]

Ontario Snowmobile Tours Extreme Snowmobile ATV Tours Cochrane Ontario Canada

here the link to a company that does tours there.. but you dont have to be with them to go there. and i recomend getting your fuel in town and not on site. they mark it up about 5-10 cents.

 

[Paininthe#$%]

what time of year to the trails typically open there?