SPRING CLIFF RD (TMSC 405) - ATV's TRESPASSING |
We have reports from landowners in the Spring Cliff Trail area, (Galway-Cavendish & Harvey township, West off of Bass Lake Rd over to Moon Line. aka OFSC/TMSC 405) that "Rogue" ATVers are ignoring the No Trespassing and Private Property signs and riding dangerously close to a Shooting Range.
This type of careless and unsafe activity damages the reputation of all Law-Abiding ATVers. If this "rogue rider" problem isn't solved we risk further alienating land-owners and losing other trail or road access in this area.
We urge all riders to obey the rules of the road and posted signage, and for our members and all law abiding riders to take note of any "rogue" atvers in the area and immediately report them to the proper authorities." |
RAIL TRAIL SURVEY |
For several years HATVA has had to defend their use of the Haliburton County Rail Trail against a small but very vocal group of walkers, cyclists and so called "naturalists" who are trying to ban motorized traffic from the corridor. The County has recently engaged a steering committee (of non ATVers) to plan the future development, operations and management of the Rail Trail.
The steering committee will also be holding public a workshop with a limited number of participants on Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 9:30. http://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/main.asp?function=municipal&subfunction=municipal§ion=RailTrail
Thanks folks.
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HUNTING REGULATIONS |
2011 Hunting Season Regs for Haliburton area
Sept.1 to June 15, 2012 Rabbit and Hare season
Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 Bear season
Sept. 17 to Jan. 1 2012 Duck season
Sept. 6 to Dec.21 Goose season
Sept. 20 to Dec. 20 Woodcock
Sept. 20 to Dec. 15 Grouse, Squirrels
Oct. 1 to Nov. 6 and Nov. 21 to Dec. 15 Archery season for Deer
Oct. 17 to Oct. 22 Moose season
Nov. 7 to Nov. 20 Firearm season for Deer
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5 POINTS TRAILS |
The trails have been cleared for ATV use, the snowmobile club is going in to do some more work to get the groomers through for the winter, Huge thanks to all the folks who gave of their time to get the trails open.
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TRAILS OPEN MAY 1 ON CROWN LAND |
MNR, HATVA, OFTR, OF4W &HHSC partner to preserve trails...
January 2012
Spring Trail Closure for all Trails in Haliburton County
Again this year HATVA is part of The Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, along with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders and Ontario Federation of 4-Wheel Drive Recreationists and the Haliburton County Snowmobile Club, are pleased to support the Ministry of Natural Resources Minden Area Office’s efforts to protect trails from environmental damage through a spring trail closure.
We will be posting signs on some trails in March please respect them.
Motorized recreational vehicle use of trails while they are still saturated with moisture and have not had sufficient time to dry can result in both trail and environmental damage. Although many motorized trail users do not use the trails during wet spring conditions, there are still those who may not be aware of the impacts of spring riding.
Damage can include rutting, erosion, and sedimentation, which impacts soil hydrology, water flow, ecosystem health, and organisms (turtles, fish, frogs) living in a waterway. Damage to trails is costly; both economically to the motorized user groups that groom/fix the trails, and socially to other trail users who may not get the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful, natural environmental conditions that Haliburton County has to offer.
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OLD HADDLINGTON RD. |
| The red T4.4 running west off Haddlington Road has been closed to ATV use by the new owners. Use the green trail beside it. See map on page 18 C4,5 |
WINTER RIDING |
| HATVA has discontinued the one free winter ride in the Haliburton Forest due to increased costs. You can still ride your atv in the Haliburton Forest in the winter, call them to book. |
COLONIZATION ROADS |
| We have encountered a situation regarding the use of old colonization roads as ATV trails. We have engaged a lawyer who is leading us through the maze, We will keep you posted as the current situation unfolds. We have been to Dysart Council twice, the trail goes through a large tract of land managed by a Sportsman's Club, who claim that this road is theirs, the road was originally built in the mid 1800's by the Canadian Land and Immigration Company, records indicate that the crown assisted in the cost of construction. Sportsman's club now acknowledge the existence of the road but claim it deviates from the original road to their private land due to a beaver dam. Local residents dispute this claim, it is now up to Dysart council to clear the matter up. |
| Web: | http://www.haliburtonatv.com |
TRAIL CONDITIONS |
NOTICE:
System 3: The bridge on the T3.4 trail from Gelert to Minden has been rebuilt, also many of the water holes have been drained, more work is planned for again this spring.
SYSTEM 6 T6.4 Rail trail: a section has been rerouted off the rail trail to protect an endangered turtle egg laying area, this is a permenant bypass in the provincial park, please use the new bypass trail, it was built by the park wardens.
BEAVERDAM TRAIL T2.1 In the swampy area just before the steel bridge/ramp we made a cordoroy bridge over the first crossing using existing dead wood and then a rock and wood ramp coming out of the water at the far side (2nd crossing) eliminating a steep offcamber section.
At the steel ramp/bridge we filled the deep hole at the top of the ramp using several short lengths of logs placed vertically in the hole.
Another stone ramp was made coming out from the water in the detour section bypassing the steep rock climb.
A couple fallen trees were removed. All overhanging and side branches were also trimmed that may have presented a danger to eyes.
SYSTEM 1 TRAILS: T1.5 at Oxtongue Lake near T1.3 is being worked on by the local residents, best to stay off it. Also someone has put gates across some of the trails in that area, need the exact GPS coordinates to find out if they are on crown land. if you have them send to admin@haliburtonatv.com thanks Eric
The bridge which belongs to HCSA on the outhouse trail from 118 to Pine Springs is not safe,
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SPRING TRAIL RIDING |
Please try and stay off the trails that are prone to damage by riding too early and creating deep ruts, collectively last year we spent well over $200,000. repairing trails caused by early spring riding, this money is coming right out of the ATV and Snowmobile clubs coffers.
All trail users have come to an agreement with the MNR that we will not use the trails until May 1!!!!! |
KENNAWAY TRAIL |
| Please refrain from using this trail, it is not on our 2010 map, there is a dispute with the adjacent landowner as to the location of the trail, Ride responsibly and respect landowners |
2012/13 MAPS ARE BEING PRINTED |
Front cover, back cover and 24 pages of information in an 8x11 book, trails systems, lists of businesses that support HATVA and lots of valuable information is included in this great book, Get your today free with your annual membership or for only $8.00 includes shipping and handling.
Call 705-455-9074 today |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING |
The monthly meetings of the HATVA Board of Directors are held at the OPP Office in Minden
If you wish to attend as a guest please confirm with Eric at 705-455-9074 or email admin@haliburtonatv.com |
HALIBURTON COUNTY ROADS |
With Dysart Twp. passing a bylaw opening the roads to ATV's all the MUNICIPAL roads in Haliburton County are now legal for ATV travel, the only exclusion is a section of Highland Street from Dysart Street to Cedar Street in the Town of Haliburton.
The Highway traffic act applies, ride sensibly, no 2up or side by side riding on roads.
NOTE: Crown land access roads and private roads that are open to the public are not open to ATV use due to an oversight by the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Natural Resources. |
RAIL TRAIL |
The Haliburton Rail trail from Kinmount to Haliburton is closed to ATV use from December 1 to June 1. as per County Bylaw.
An annual or temporary HATVA or KATVA trail pass is required to ride the trail in the City of Kawartha Lakes. In the Haliburton portion of the rail trail any one of these passes are valid HATVA, KATVA, and ATVO Power Pass. The ATVO Power Pass is not valid in the City of Kawartha Lakes including their portion of the rail trail.
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| Web: | http://www.haliburtonatv.com |
UP COMING RIDES |
| Please go to the HATVA web site for a complete listing of all the rides and events planned for 2012. click on the events button. The rides for 2012 will be posted early in 2012. |
| Web: | http://www.haliburtonatv.com |
