HATVA BECOMES AN ATV ONTARIO BRAND |
| Haliburton ATV Association is now associated with ATV ONTARIO! We are pleased to announce our rates have dropped and the trail riding opportunities have increased. This is by far the largest organized trail system for ATV's in Ontario. Rates for membership have dropped (see our Membership page). HATVA offers a number of benefits beyond great trails. Members receive a club decal,full colour trail map, safety info, subscription to ATV Vehicle Magazine, numerous posted club events and guided rides, various rider training events including search & rescue opportunities in conjunction with Ontario ATV Search & Rescue, discounts from various retailers. What are the trails like? - we offer an unbelievable network of trails ranging from scenic beginner rail trails to expert knarly deep woods adventure. On HATVA trails atvers have real trail touring opportunities - how about Kinmount to Barrys Bay by trail or Muskoka to Bobcaygeon? Finally real trail touring in the province of Ontario. And lets not forget the important affiliation with other ATV Ontario communities like Parry Sound, Elliot Lake, Cochrane, EOTA and Mattawa! And if you want a voice in ATV matters in Ontario we have the contacts, the track record and the experience including our stakeholder affiliation with Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership and the first organization in the province to have a Master Trail Plan agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources. We also have a warm relationship with our local OFSC clubs and we offer discounts to local snowmobile clubs. Currently we are maintaining bridges and trails for HCSA. JOIN US - you won't regret it. We are ATVers first and all of our admin is volunteer and we are a not for profit association. |
QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK COMMENTS |
Queen Elizabeth 2 Park is a large Park that includes a sizable piece of Haliburton. HATVA has trails in the Park including the famous Anson Mountain trail which features a great intermediate/expert trail and has a view from the top of the Mountain that has to be seen to be believed.
The Park use committee is seeking comments as to what future uses will be able to continue to enjoy the Park. HATVA is sending this to you along with decal and our new 2006 map. Please politely fill out the Park comment sheet and mail it to the address shown on the form and indicate if you would like the existing trail to stay open to atv's. |
2007 RIDES AND EVENTS - THE FIRST WAVE |
Please note: You need to confirm your attendance for HATVA rides by email. In the event that a ride or event is moved or cancelled check this page for changes BEFORE you head out. Also make sure you gas up ahead, bring food and water with you. Please be advised the time shown is the time we LEAVE from the meeting location. Rides (unless otherwise stated) require HATVA membership or trail pass. Buy your pass or membership online BEFORE you show up.
FIVE POINTS SPRING FLING April 14th
Intermediate ride, meeting in Gooderham at Community Centre 10am. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
CHECK OUT HALIBURTON FAM RIDE April 21st
All riders welcome to come out experience the HATVA trails. This is a complimentary event and free BBQ for all members and non member prospects. You do not need a pass for this event. HATVA will take care of the insurance/pass cost! We ask that non members come with a sponsor member OR call us ahead if you want to attend and don't have a sponsor. This event will include 3 guided trails (beginner,intermediate & expert). Limited to 75 participants. Staging at Buttermilk Falls Resort. Special cottage packages for those that want to come Friday night or stay Saturday night.
Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca to attend.
TRAIL WARDEN 101 May 12th
Want to be a HATVA Trail Warden? Come out and learn the requirements. Meeting at Kinmount Museum parking lot 10am. Expect to have the County Warden and OPP Save to help out and offer advice for problem situations. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
TRAINING DAY May 19th
For intermediate riders who want to move towards expert. Test your limits on off camber situations and hills etc. Sandy forgiving environment with supportive riding followed by a trail ride on Misearable Lake. Meeting at Kawartha Dairy in Minden on #35 at 10am. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
SHOELACE, BLACK RIVER & THE ROCK TRAILS EXPERT RIDE June 2nd
Long day of riding. Mostly deep woods. Mud, sweat and tears. Meeting 10am at Millpond Restaurant Carnarvon just north of #118 on #35. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
MUDSTOCK NIAGARA June 9th
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY ORGANIZERS
June 9th ALMAGUIN RIDE
Come explore Almaguin Highlands with the new HATVA Algonquin West associate club. Details to follow
ANSON MOUNTAIN June 16th
The view is outstanding. Intermediate expert ride from Minden to Sheldon Lake. Meeting 10am at Minden Hills Arena.
Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
OUTHOUSE TRAIL THROUGH THE DISMAL SWAMP PASSAGE June 30th
No bypass on this run, were going through the swamp at the north end. Experts/intermediates only, winch required. Meeting Minden Arena 10am. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
SHERBOURNE TRAIL TO KAWAGAMA LAKE July 7th
Beginner/intermediate riding. Meeting at That Place Restaurant in Carnarvon corner of #118 & #35 Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
HALIBURTON TO GOODERHAM July 21st
Gooderham & Wolf Lake trail loops. Intermediate/expert ride. Meeting at Haliburton High School parking lot 10am. Lunch stop in Gooderham. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
NORTH OF KAWAGAMOG TO ALGONQUIN August 4th
Intermediate ride. Meet at picnic area 10am right on #35 at the turnoff to the town of Dorset
Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
EXPLORE DWIGHT AREA TRAILS August 11th
Like to get lost on your atv? So do we. Intermediate up.
Meeting 10am at BRP Dealer on #35 just south of highway #60.
Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
HALIBURTON NIGHT RIDE August 18th
Meet at Fire House Restaurant on #35 15 minutes north of Carnarvon for dinner 8pm. Leaving before 10pm for an all nighter in the Pine Springs area. Camp fire along the way. Hugh will tell ghost stories and army stories. Returning in the morning at daylight. Intermediate/expert ride. Email bhtrask@sympatico.ca
EXPLORE NEW TRAILS August 25th
Meeting Millpond Restaurant #35 just north of #118 at Carnarvon 10am. Intermediate/expert ride Email bhtrask@sympatico.ca
MAN TRACKING Sept 8th
Want to learn basic man tracking? Help us with search & rescues? Meet at Millpond Restaurant Carnarvon on #35 at 10am mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
MADAWASKA FALL TOUR WEEKEND Sept 22nd & 23rd
Fall colours at their peak along Madawaska River. Resort to be announced - probably ALL STAR. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca
STANHOPE FIRE DEPT POKER RUN Sept 29th
Intermediate and separate runs this year. Thousands in prizes. Food to die for. Pre registration will be on this site by August. Big success last year and a worthy cause. Book early to avoid disappointment. Details to follow - stay tuned.
MORE RIDES TO COME!!!
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BUTTERMILK FALLS RESORT ATV FRIENDLY! |
300 km of atv trails only 10 minutes away. Ample parking and power washing on site. Wood fired hot tub under the stars plus rec hall with satellite tv and hot tub on the deck.Sand beach & excellent fishing.Weekend cottage rates (two night minimum)from March 27th to June 15th and September 7 to December
1 bedroom - sleeps 2 - $216
2 bedroom - sleeps 4 - $288
3 bedroom - sleeps 6 - $336
log cottage - sleeps 8 - $440
Call for midweek specials
1 888 368 3147
www.buttermilkfallsresort.com
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HELP - DEC 16th TRAIL CLEARING |
| Clearing Y16 snowmobile trail at Kushog Lake. Call Bob Johnson for details at (705)489 3878 |
RAIL TRAIL CLOSES DECEMBER FOR THE SEASON |
The County of Haliburton & HATVA would like to remind all ATVers that the Haliburton County Rail Trail will close for the season as of Dec 1st for atv use. The County bylaw permits atv use from November 30 to May 31st of each year.
HATVA and the County of Haliburton would like to thank all atvers for adhering to the bylaw #3106. This bylaw stipulates speed limits, time of useage and permit requirements. The rail trail will reopen next season for atv use on June 1st. Other HATVA trails open April 1st. A copy of the bylaw is available from the County or check the HATVA web site. The rail trail is enforced by the OPP Save Team, County & HATVA Wardens. |
SOUTH WINDS MOTEL OPENS NEW TRAIL |
| South Winds Motel is one of our corporate sponsors and they have opened up a new trail from their property that intersects the South Lake HATVA trail. Direct access on trail accommodation in the Minden area! South Winds is offerring a $49.95 (for 2 in a room)per night rate for all HATVA members. South Winds is located just off hwy. #35 on #121 quite close to Minden. There # is (705) 286 2152 |
WILDERNESS RETREAT COTTAGE FOR ATVERS |
| This cottage is right on the trails and is fully equipped. On request, in house catering can also be provided. Rates are reasonable. Call (705)455 9082 |
HATVA HAS FORMED MUSKOKA ASSOCIATE CLUB CHAPTER |
| Many of the HATVA trails are already signed and mapped in what is known as the Muskoka district. A number of HATVA members are currently residing in the Muskoka area including Huntsville, Dwight, Bracebridge and Dorset west. From a practical point of view the two areas are joined by Crown wilderness and from a trail riders perspective, you really don't care where the municipal boundaries lie. HATVA club is an association and is not limited by municipal boundaries. HATVA is bringing economies of scale to our membership in the north Muskoka area. It really gives the area a chance to get going from an atv recreation perspective because the costs are borne by the club and large barriers like insurance, trail signage and mapping become doable with the resources of the parent club applied to trail development. Muskoka Chapter is now included in our membership area. HATVA currently has Associate Club members in Haliburton, Kawartha, Madawaska, Peterborough and Muskoka and others are in negotiation. |
HATVA MEMBERS RESCUE LOST MAN & SIX YEAR OLD SON |
| Working in conjunction with the OPP members Mark Coles, Hugh Trask and Steve Skidmore did a November nightime rescue of a man with his six year old son that was stuck and lost in the bush. It was a happy ending for all. The rescued were cold and wet and plan to join HATVA and travel with others in future. The story was covered in several newspapers and radio. OPP issued a media release release crediting the HATVA for the rescue. |
HALIBURTON RAIL TRAIL USE PERMIT TO BE RENEWED |
| Thanks to the efforts of many HATVA volunteers in signing, wardening, calcium dust control and maintainence the County Sponsored Rail Trail Committee has agreed to extend HATVA's use permit for two more years. Meanwhile the HATVA-KTR is working on similar arrangements for the rail trail from Kinmount south to Fenelon Falls. Remember the Haliburton Rail Trail is wardened and the only valid use pass is HATVA. OFATV passes are no longer valid on HATVA trails. |
