by Donna Baylis | Apr 30, 2021 | Events
DGATV is pleased to announce that the Harkaway Forest Tract is open to ATVs and side-by-sides effective Tuesday-following-the-Victoria Day-weekend (May 25, 2021).
A nature trail through hardwoods and evergreens, this 2-km multi-use trail is used by hikers, horseback riders; ATVs in the summer, and snowmobiles in the winter.
Harkaway Forest is located east of the Robson Road trail and is owned by Grey County.
ATVs and side-by-sides with a maximum width of 54″ are permitted in the forest.
Parking is located off the Townline just north of Markdale.
Take care because Harkaway Forest is open to hunters at certain times of the year.
The tract closes October 15th or snow, whatever comes first.
Riders, please respect our landowner agreement in the use of this forest. Your participation is crucial in keeping this tract available to us.
See also:
Side-by-Sides Introduction
FAQs
by Donna Baylis | Apr 27, 2021 | Events
DGATV’s trail system is scheduled to open on May 1st, however, with the governments’ heightened pandemic response regarding gathering limits and social distancing, we are not sure that the landowners will allow access.
DGATV’s President, Tim Allen, is meeting with some of the landowners to discuss the situation.
Please stay off the trails so DGATV’s relationships with the landowners are not jeopardized.
Keep in mind that should the trails be open as planned, Harkaway Forest trail remains closed until the Tuesday following Victoria Day long weekend.
Tim has promised to provide an update after his Grey County meeting on Thursday so stay tuned to our website for further information.
UPDATE: Apr 30 21: DGATV trails to remain Closed:
DGATV trails will not open May 1.
Grey County and the Grey County Health Unit have declared under the current lockdown. “ATV Trails to remain closed”. We will keep you posted as to any changes.
Side-by-sides
FAQs
by Donna Baylis | Apr 22, 2021 | Reference
Dufferin Grey ATV Club (DGATV) welcomes riders of side-by-sides (up to 65″) as members and on our trails.
For machines with widths equal to or less than 54″ see Side-by-Sides Welcome on Rail Trail (2021).
Side-by-sides with widths ranging from 55″ to 65″ are not allowed on county-owned properties such as the rail line and Harkaway Forest. DGATV’s volunteers have marked a by-pass trail so that larger side-by-sides (up to 65″) can travel without going on the rail trail. The by-pass signs have a blue streak across either the top or bottom as shown:
Parking is available in Dundalk and Markdale.
Side-by-side Riders, Come Ride With Us!
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FAQs
by Donna Baylis | Apr 22, 2021 | Events, Reference
Dufferin Grey ATV Club, the County of Dufferin and the County of Grey are pleased to announce that side-by-sides (maximum width 54″) are welcome on the rail trail and in Harkaway Forest when this riding season begins.
After several years of negotiations with impressive perseverance, DGATV’s Board of Directors are happy to make this announcement — a crowning achievement to celebrate DGATV’s 15th Anniversary!
Side-by-side owners have shown a lot of interest in making full use of DGATV’s trails and we expect that the club will garner new members as a result of this terrific news.
Adjustments will be made to the trails to accommodate the width limit (i.e. gate tweaks) over the summer season. If you see an area that needs attention please contact info@dgatv.ca with location and specifics.
Larger side-by-sides (maximum width 65″) are still welcome to use the blue-markered rail trail by-pass.
While side-by-sides are generally welcome on Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) trails, remember to check with the local club before you ride to ensure that side-by-sides are accepted on their trails.
Looking forward to a great season ATV & Side-by-side Riders!
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