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
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
by Donna Baylis | Apr 25, 2018 | Reference
The Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) is a not for profit organization that strives to establish and organize safe recreational ATVing in Ontario. The goal of the OFATV is a province-wide ATV trail system similiar to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).
The OFATV consists of a group of ATV clubs in Ontario and is managed by volunteers with the goal of providing safe, legal and sustainable trails across the province. OFATV staff and volunteers are constantly working with the provincial government and municipalities to champion the rights of ATV riders. The organization endeavours to help the general public understand that riding members are environmentally conscious outdoor enthusiasts who respect other outdoor sports.
Dufferin Grey ATV Club is a member of the OFATV along with these neighbouring clubs:
Central Ontario ATV Club / www.coatv.ca
West Grey ATV Club / www.westgreyatvclub.ca
See www.ofatv.org for a complete list of OFATV clubs.
To ride the below-noted neighbouring clubs’ trails requires a separate purchase of another organization’s permit:
Huron Shores ATV Club / www.hsatv.ca (need an EOTA pass)
South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club / www.sbpatvclub.com (need an EOTA pass)
ATV trails in Ontario consist of private and public properties and roads. Most of the routes have special agreements with the landowner/custodian(s). You must be an OFATV club member to ride OFATV trails, otherwise you are trespassing. Please click here to learn more about becoming an OFATV/DGATV member rider. Joining an OFATV club gives you the opportunity to shape the future of ATVing in Ontario.
Join a club, get involved & go riding!
See also:
Side by Sides
FAQs
* Revised 6-Aug-2022 to amend Huron Shores ATV Club website link
