Improvements on BEAST Trail 306 at Clayton Rd took place recently with signage and brushing along the roadside trail at Ramsay Concession 3C, as well as a new, but very small section of trail added at Ramsay Concession 4C.
Those familiar with the trail may recall a hydro pole in the middle of the travelled portion of the trail at Con. 4C. This used to be less of an issue for the BR180 groomer, however the larger Prinoth Husky with it’s cab protection and large mirrors could not easily fit through, leaving a section of that ditch unmaintained.
With landowner approval and direction of where to enter and exit the property, the team of Mario Tremblay, Ron Percy, Todd Russell, Cam Watters, Corbin Ferguson, Chris Angel, and Grant Penstone cut brush, trees and fencing to add this new section. This will also eliminate the awkward turn at Con. 4C and Clayton Rd and greatly improve safety. Two large loads of brush had to be removed from site and brought to the municipal landfill, new signage installed and lots of garbage cleaned up at both areas.
Concerns were voiced by a few homes along that roadside trail about snowmobiles not obeying stop signs, and excessive speed at their laneways. There are very few stops along this route, please respect them!
This trail will need to be along this road for the foreseeable future so please respect the wishes of the homeowners along roadside trails. If there is a stop sign, it’s for a reason …. sometimes it’s because the laneway has an upward slope to the roadway, or limited sight lines due to high snowbanks or vegetation/brush, or because the homeowner is fearful for their safety.
Stop signs are there for everyone’s safety. As we often share the same space, we need to do our best to respect the wishes of others.
