All NVATVC trails re-open after the spring thaw the morning of May 14!  See you on the trails…

All NVATVC trails are closed for the spring thaw until further notice.  Trails are expected to open May 15, but weather conditions will ultimately decide.

Please respect the landowners, the volunteers and the trails by staying off the trails until they are re-opened, as damage caused by riding during the spring thaw can often not be repaired.

Please be advised that the portion of trail between Hwy 43 and Shaw road is currently closed due to a section of trail that has closed.  The club is currently working out the details of a re-routed trail in this area, but in the meantime riders are asked to detour using Loughlin Ridge Road, Boundary Road and Shaw road.  ATVs are legal on all three sections of road used for the detour.  Trespassing on the closed trail will be strictly enforced, and will ruin our changes of re-routing the existing trail in the same area.  Thanks for your understanding.  Happy riding.

Volunteers continue to make the rounds repairing damaged bridges.  Yesterday it was the board-walk and bridge on the Boundary road section.  Great work folks!

Trails are open, and conditions are good.  The water has frozen enough to allow us to groom yet, but trails are passable and riders have been out laying tracks.

Volunteers have been out over the Christmas break clearing trees fallen during recent high winds.

Thanks to everyone who came out to help.

Our trails are open but please be aware of wild parsnip along the trail system.  Do NOT touch!

“Wild Parsnip may pose a health risk to humans. The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to severe burning and blistering when exposed to the sun. The blisters typically occur one to two days after contact with the plant. This can result in long-term scarring of the skin.”

Wild Parsnip

How to Avoid Wild Parsnip Burns

• When working around Wild Parsnip or when walking through dense vegetation, wear goggles, gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Thoroughly wash boots and gloves with soap and water before taking off your protective clothing.
• Children should be reminded not to pick wild flowers. Ensure children are able to identify Wild Parsnip in order to avoid exposure.
• If you are exposed to the plant sap, wash the contaminated area(s) thoroughly as soon as possible, and seek medical attention if skin irritation occurs.

Wild Parsnip

For more information on Wild Parsnip you can visit the City of Ottawa wild parsenip page –