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Hey Odot1, I wonder if you could shed some light what is required (and where) to ATV in the Gilmour area. As of yesterday the EOTA and the OFATV are no longer having discussions with working together. I was hoping these two organizations with figure things out. I did not want to asked either organization these question but rather a third party who has a good understanding of the situation and especially since your SAVE team provides coverage in this area. And as always, you are very knowledgeable and helpful! Both organizations have some of the same trails on their maps so it is confusing what pass is truly needed. For example, the rail trail into Coe Hill and some of the trails east of Hwy 62 which I believe are on crown land. My understanding is the heritage rail trail is kind of private property but leased to the EOTA. So a pass is required for it. But I have been told that many other listed trails, that are on crown land, really do not require a pass. I want to support ATVing but I am not sure what these organizations are offering me. I am a big flag waver of the OFSC and see great value with my trail pass. So i see the bennefit with having club(s) support. Do I truly need one of their passes to ride on crown land and municipal/forest access roads in this area? I do not need a pass when I drive my truck on them so I not sure why a pass is needed. It seem like there is a cash grab going on with not much effort going towards the trail system. They barely put up any trail signs just lines on an on-line map. I wish to be informed and compliant when out riding in this area. It is tough to support when I need 4 different passes to ride each year. I suspect others are the same which must result with people taking the chance and running without passes. Thanks Steve

Thanks Sean, As always, you are a great help.

Thanks. I heard that some of the restrictions had changed but assumed we needed to stay off of Hwy 62. So if the speed limit is 80kph than the Atv/UTV limit is 50kph? How does someone find out the different restrictions? I belief the municipalities implement the restrictions?

Hey Sean, I wonder if you can help since you might have some insight into my riding area. I am trying to confirm if I am allowed to ride my sxs into Coe Hill on Hwy 620. It is the Coe Hill fair this weekend and the trail is closed through the fair grounds. I know ATV/UTVs are not allowed on main highways such as HWY 62 but I am not sure if HWY620 as a different status. Thanks Steve

I have a pair of heated gloves from HMK to try out this year. A little less than the FXR. I have always like the HMK brand for quality. Hope to keep my hands warm until the bar warmers can catch up. My sled has an electric oil pump so the bar warmer don't turn on until the motor is at a higher rpm. Surprisingly, you order them through the Canadian tire website and they ship them to the closet Canadian Tire store. Price is $200.

Question, does distracted driving apply to boating? In particular, using a cell phone?

Well, I guess we are going to chase the snow this weekend. Can someone suggest a spot to park in the Sundridge area? Just doing a day ride. Thanks

FYI http://www.ewingflagpole.com/ I do not know anything about them. Just driven past there place in Whitby.

I cottage in the area and try not to go there at all. Never gas after I read about Tinker experience a few years ago. Pulled in once with an ATV group and the old dick there would not let one of the girls use the washroom. Wish we could have returned every drop of gas we had just bought. Reg who made the place successful before selling open a restaurant just south of there called the The Gate. Just food but at least it is something..... It is a shame. The place used to be a hub but it is done now.