Old Rail-line west of Rocky to Nordegg

[arff]

I agree, 2 or more is better. On that note, a buddy and I would like to tag along if anyone is planning a ride from Rocky to Nordegg in the next few weeks. We took the trail a number of years ago and would like to try it again with someone who is familiar with the route and the POI's.

I will see how the next few weeks look

 

[quadon]

Ok, sounds good, we will watch for any upcoming rides. Hopefully the weather holds out

 

[pointe_blanke]

I and another buddy are planning on doing the Rail Ride last weekend of September, Sept 29,30. Hope Arff and Hadster are up for the ride.

 

[quadon]

Sounds good, 2 of us and possibly a couple more will join you that weekend. Be nice to see Hadster again and if Arff makes it, all the better. Looking forward to a great ride!

 

[QMAO]

Just as a warning, there is an early elk and white tail deer season in that area. includes east and west of Misty valley and Saunders. Also in the Jackfish lake area north of Hwy. 11. This is archery and rifle.

 

[arff]

Sounds good, 2 of us and possibly a couple more will join you that weekend. Be nice to see Hadster again and if Arff makes it, all the better. Looking forward to a great ride!

Checked and am working that weekend.

You guys enjoy the ride

 

[quadon]

I and another buddy are planning on doing the Rail Ride last weekend of September, Sept 29,30. Hope Arff and Hadster are up for the ride.

Rats, the weather won this weekend, hopefully we will get some sun by mid October, but I'm not holding my breath!

 

[pointe_blanke]

4 of us are going this weekend. 2 quads and a Razor

 

[quadon]

Sorry i missed it, how was the ride, the weather looked great. We will try to catch the next one.

 

[surreyboy]

Hey , anyone have GPS file they can send me for the rail line from Misty Valley east ? Were planning on going this Sunday & staging somewhere close to Misty Valley & heading east for a day trip & would bee cool to check out the old schoolhouse , caboose & Palmer's Cabin that i hear people talking about. Anyone that wants to join is more than welcome too !
Thanks in Advance
nick-488@hotmail.com

 

[arff]

Yes. wait a week or so and i will be home

 

[hadster]

I might be able to find one when I get home , but it’s probably an old one and some of that route we don’t use anymore. We are sticking much more to the original rail line recently instead of so much of a bypass.

 

[arff]

I might be able to find one when I get home , but it’s probably an old one and some of that route we don’t use anymore. We are sticking much more to the original rail line recently instead of so much of a bypass.

Thanks Hadster

 

[hadster]

I might be able to find one when I get home , but it’s probably an old one and some of that route we don’t use anymore. We are sticking much more to the original rail line recently instead of so much of a bypass.

Sorry I’ve been having some trouble with my Garmin files on the computer, haven’t gotten it figured out yet.

 

[Tofield16]

Hey guys, me and a couple of friends just heard about this trail. We are planning to come this way this weekend. Is it a trail we can do on dirt bikes? Would it be better is we start from Sanders and head west?

Could I please get the GPS file as well?

Thanks.

 

[hadster]

Hey guys, me and a couple of friends just heard about this trail. We are planning to come this way this weekend. Is it a trail we can do on dirt bikes? Would it be better is we start from Sanders and head west?

Could I please get the GPS file as well?

Thanks.

Yes you can do it on dirt bikes (especially the section from Saunders to Nordegg). That section is primarily developed pretty good , there is a new section just built (may not even be completed yet) tp keep us on the south side of the hwy. the rest from Saunders east towards Rocky is pretty challenging in some spots and very easy cruising in other areas. Recent logging has really wrecked the trail in some areas that make it hard to find the trail.
Sorry there is something wrong with my GPS files and can’t send them, but that west end is pretty easy to navigate.
Given time you can cross the hwy at Nordegg and go up to the top of mount Baldy (if the snow has melted enough).

 

[QMAO]

Not sure if this helps...

 

[QMAO]

Since we are on the topic of trails, would anyone have trail maps for the North side of the hiway in the Jackfish lake area. I have riden in the area and have found 3 or 4 cabins, been up to the Aurora Fire tower.
Looking for trails to the west that might connect up to Shunda creek area.

I am heading out on June 11th for almost 4 weeks and would like to learn the area better.
Alsolooking for anyone who might want join me on day rides.

 

[1981k20]

Will be parked @ Sanders with an old 38ft Diesel Pusher/ 13' RZR800 and an old trusty Prairie 650 next Wednesday to Saturday/Sunday anyone wants to head out for a day ride

 

[06 Dragon]

Anyone have any new information and or maps for this trip?