Trail Crew – Cleaning up the Mess (2017)

by | Nov 3, 2017 | Reference

It is one thing for our volunteer Trail Crew to be out keeping the trail clear of fallen trees, filling ruts, and picking up rail spikes.

It is another thing to be picking up someone else’s dumped garbage.

This photos show the before and after shot of the Markdale parking lot.

Thanks to our Trail Captain who personally cleaned up the mess.

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Trail Crew – Hard at Work

FAQs

 

Trail Crew – Hard At Work

by | Sep 21, 2017 | Reference

 

DGATV’s Executive, Wardens and Trail Crew are hard at work keeping the trails in good shape for the summer.

Trails are monitored for the safety of all users — hikers, bikers, ATVers, and horseback riders.

Fallen trees are cut.  Gaping holes are filled.  Sign posts are cleared of grass and brush.

Parking areas are trimmed and mowed.

If you see an area that needs maintenance, please let us know at info@dgatv.ca.

If you want a great excuse to get out on the trails AND help support the club, become a Warden.

Or if you are the handyman-type, wanting to ride and preferring to work here and there, talk to our Trail Captain (519.266.3559 ext. 3).

Every little bit helps!

A big Thank You to all of our trail workers, we couldn’t do it without YOU!

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FAQs

 

Trail Loss – Inconsiderate Riders

by | Sep 6, 2017 | Reference

Inconsiderate riders have resulted in loss of trail.

The landowner contacted us, annoyed at all riders — members or otherwise.

Pay attention:

First, there is a zero-tolerance for alcohol on the trail.  The rules of the trail are the same as the rules of the road.  No alcohol.  You risk your driver’s licence, your insurance, your life and the lives of other people.

Second, there is no reason to leave a mess like this.  If you pack it in, pack it out.

Finally, if you see a mess like this then think about the landowner.  Pack it out yourself or contact us at 519.266.3559 / info@dgatv.ca to have our Volunteers do the clean-up.  If we all want to ride then we all have a responsibility to keep the trail in good condition.

In this case, DGATV’s Executive are apologizing to the landowner and we hope we can make amends.  If not, part of the trail we are working to build has been lost.

Hopefully DGATV’s Executive members do not lose heart in the process.

Hopefully other landowners aren’t dissuaded by the inconsideration of a few bad apples.

Thoughtlessness like this causes more damage to recreational ATVing than you know.

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Volunteering to Help

Becoming a Trail Warden

FAQs

 

Unauthorized Trail

by | Aug 28, 2017 | Reference

This trail at Walters Falls is not part of our trail plan.  It was created by adventurers leaving the approved trail.  It is now permanently closed.  The reason?  It travels off the tract and on to the neighbour’s property who don’t want ATVs trespassing.

We like to be good neighbours.  Please stay on the approved trails or we run the risk of losing the entire area.

STAY ON TRAIL OR PERMISSION REVOKED

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Maps

Volunteers

Young Riders