Trail Opening (2018) — Limited Trails Available

by Donna Baylis | May 9, 2018 | Events

DGATV’s season start was delayed to late snowfall and a wet spring. Now part way into May, DGATV has limited trails available.

Please note that:

• Harkaway Forest is closed until June 22nd as per our agreement with the landowner.
• Walters Falls Tract is closed until further notice.
• Sideroad 10B is closed until further notice.

No side-by-sides (SxS) are permitted on the C.P. Rail Trail.  Temporary by-pass connectors are almost complete. These by-pass trails will allow SxS access to the main trails while avoiding the C.P. Rail Trail. These temporary routes will allow park and ride to main trails from Dundalk and Markdale via SxS.  Stay tuned — target date for completion is May 14, 2018.  UPDATE:  SxS By-Pass Trail Completed

No Parking at Jim Brown Trucking near Orangeville — use of the parking lot is closed indefinitely.  (Thanks to Jim Brown for past participation in our trail system.  It was most appreciated.)  There is currently no official parking in Orangeville so if you have any contacts who may be interested, please let us know.

The COATV connector is complete.  Many other road connections to other clubs are incomplete and are still being signed.  Your patience is appreciated.

A new map is in the works but will not be available for some time.

Please exercise caution when on the trails.  There is tree damage everywhere due to a recent windstorm. If you notice a tree or obstacle on the trail, please report it on the DGATV (group) facebook page or contact us.

All DGATV Trails require an Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) trail permit.  Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance (EOTA) passes will be honored for the 2018 summer season only.

Anyone without a Trail Pass is trespassing and when caught, will be charged accordingly.

RIDE SAFE!  RIDE SMART!

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FAQs

Season 2018 Opening Delayed

by Donna Baylis | May 1, 2018 | Events

Please note that the opening date for DGATV’s trail system was scheduled for May 1st but is now delayed due to the wet, soft, snow covered conditions.  Riding the trail under such conditions results in expensive damage, which DGATV is expected to correct.  Additionally, landowners do not like to see damage and may withdraw permission if provoked.

All DGATV off-road trails are closed.

County and municipal roads are open.

Harkaway Forest is closed and scheduled to open on June 22, 2018.

Please stay off the trails during this critical time.

UPDATE (4-May-2018):  DGATV’s trails will stay closed for another week due to extremely wet conditions. Snow melt and heavy rain combined with tree damage from today’s wind storm keep the trails off-limits.  DGATV’s Executive are expecting considerable clean-up to be required for the whole system.  Stay tuned for work day Volunteer opportunities to help get the trails opened …

See also:

Side by Sides

FAQs

Trail Closure – Walters Falls Tract (Spring 2018)

by Donna Baylis | Apr 13, 2018 | Events

Walters Falls tract is closed until further notice

DGATV asks for your consideration

Please honour DGATV’s agreements and promises to protect landowners’ best interests. It is too wet to ride Walters Falls tract at this point without doing a lot of damage. Continuing to ride in the wet costs DGATV & OFATV money to repair the trails, which increases the cost of permits. Damaging the land also angers landowners, which loses trails. Please consider the future of ATVing in Ontario and stay out of Walters Falls tract for now.

Public trails are expected to open May 1st weather permitting.

ATV Season

Side by Sides

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Upcoming Season (2018)

by Donna Baylis | Apr 7, 2018 | Events

We’re looking forward to a May 1st season start (weather permitting) although we currently have a bit of snow.  Hopefully the trail won’t be too wet and we can open the trails on schedule.  Keep an eye on our social media for updates.

Warden training is scheduled for May 5th for those who regularly ride DGATV’s trails and enjoy meeting people.

For the season’s full calendar of events, be sure to checkout our facebook page:

 Dufferin Grey ATV Club 

Checkout neighbouring clubs as well:

 Central Ontario ATV Club / www.coatv.ca

Huron Shores ATV Club / www.huronshoresatvclub.org (need an EOTA pass)

 South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club / www.sbpatvclub.com (need an EOTA pass)

 West Grey ATV Club / www.westgreyatvclub.ca

Let’s have a terrific riding season!

See also:

Becoming an OFATV/DGATV member rider

Side by Sides

FAQs

Upcoming Events (2018)

by Donna Baylis | Mar 22, 2018 | Events

The following list of Dufferin Grey ATV Club (DGATV) events is subject to change.  Please stay tuned to social media (dgatv.ca, facebook, twitter, google calendar) closer to the event date for confirmation.

• Season Opening Preparation – every weekend in April
• Work Party – signs prep (April 8, 2018 @ 10am) – Tim’s House
• CP Rail Line (April 15, 2018) – trail open to Wardens for maintenance
• Grey Highlands Home & Cottage Show, Flesherton (April 21, 2018) – Ruth Ann & Jamie
• Trail Maintenance from Dundalk (April 21, 2018)
• Trail Maintenance from Markdale (April 28, 2018)
• DGATV’s Public Trails Open (May 1st, 2018) – weather permitting
• Warden Training, Markdale Ag Centre (May 5, 2018)
• Trail Maintenance on rail line (May 6, 2018)
• DGATV Fun Ride for Dundalk school’s breakfast club (May 26, 2018)
• OFATV AGM (June 1-3, 2018) – Wasaga Beach
• Harkaway Forest Opens (June 22, 2018)
• Canada Day Ride (July 1, 2018)
• DGATV Fundraiser Ride (Sept. 8, 2018) – funds for Grey Highlands Firefighters’ UTV
• DGATV Fun Ride (Oct. 13, 2018) – proceeds to Shelburne Food Bank
• Toronto Int’l Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show (Oct. 19-21, 2018)
• DGATV Fun & Final Ride (Nov. 4, 2018) – weather dependent
• Grey County roads closed to ATVing (Nov. 15, 2018)
• DGATV Appreciation Dinner (Nov. 17, 2018) – Walters Falls
• Markdale Xmas Parade (Nov. 24, 2018 1pm)
• Grand Valley Xmas Parade (Nov. 24, 2018 7pm)
• Public Trails Close (Nov. 30, 2018 or first snowfall)
• Dundalk Xmas Parade (Dec. 1, 2018 6pm)
• Feversham Xmas Parade (Dec. 1, 2018)
• DGATV Executive Meeting (March 24, 2019) @ 11am-1pm
• DGATV Annual General Meeting (March 24, 2019) @ 1pm-3pm

If you see an event that catches your fancy, do not hesitate to Volunteer to ensure the event goes off without a hitch!

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New Riders

FAQs