Project 308
Earlier this summer the BEAST applied for OFSC TDF funding to refurbish a large portion of the 308 trail. If you are not aware where this is it is the connecting trail from 3 Mile Bay on White Lake to Clayton. The total distance of the trail is approximately 24km’s of the nastiest, stone infested, swamp straddling, beaver pond traversing, stumpy Canadian Shield Trail this side of Sudbury. No offence Sudbury. The extent of the work begins at Marshall Lake Road to the North to the start of “The Rocky Mile” approximately 15 km’s. The work on the trail began In early September with some grass cutting and brushing done by volunteers. After getting the green light from OFSC and our district the excavation work began on September 11th and finished up about Oct. 1st. The Contractor, Mike Truelove of Drummond Township, completed the work on time and on budget.

We would be remiss if we didn’t mention a volunteer who spent many days working on and organizing work parties on this trail. Grant Penstone, a groomer operator, spent hours with the contractor and other volunteers clearing brush and cutting trees. All in all there would be more than 500 combined volunteer hours completed. One volunteer who was working on the second work Saturday commented that this trail is “gergis”. That is Grantspeak for great. The BEAST feels that these improvements will make that trail a must use this winter.

Many thanks must go to the landowners who allow us to use their land for our trail. There are a number of them all who completely supported the project and are grateful for the improvements made. It is definitely a winwin for all concerned.

Attached to this memo you will see a variety of pictures with captions describing the work. The pictures do not do it justice. The work performed is amazing.

As mentioned before the work performed is on private property. Access to this winter trail is by land use permission between the individual landowners and the OFSC. This is private property so access is only at the discretion of the landowners.

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BEAST News Update 11 Oct 2020

I hope everyone is having a good Thanksgiving weekend amid the latest Covid-19 restrictions. As you may or may not know the BEAST snowmobile club is working with Beckwith Township to extend the 4th line of Beckwith road allowance from Hwy 15, at the lights in Franktown, to the OVRT. This addition will help us in many ways. It will allow us to groom earlier because the trail will be clean of stumps and stones and also high and dry. The previous route (305) was through private property and it had two water courses that needed time to freeze up before grooming activities could proceed.
This new route is spectacular this time of year. The trail is cut through a maple bush and the colours this year are somewhat overwhelming. We think you will be impressed.
Anyways, the reason for this notice is to ask for your help with our final push to finish the work required with our agreement with Beckwith Township. All the chainsaw and equipment work is complete but we need to cleanup the brush that is leftover. We have arranged for the use of 2 wood chippers for Saturday October 17th. That is next weekend. What we need from you is manual effort to feed the chippers.
We will be attacking the work from both ends of the trail. If you are arriving by ATV you can access the work area at the OVRT. If you are accessing by car/truck you can access the work area at Hwy 15 at the traffic lights at Franktown. The gravel road west of the lights dead ends at the trail.
What you will need to bring, PPE such as safety glasses, ear protection, layered sturdy clothing, warm and durable boots and work gloves. Perhaps some water and snacks.
There will be food arranged at some point mid day compliments of the BEAST.
START TIME: 8:30 a.m.
If you can contribute some time for this please reply to info@thebeast.ca with the name(s) of people you will be bringing and how you will be arriving. ATV or vehicle.
Hoping to see many volunteers out to finish the work. Ciao for now.
Ian Edwards, BEAST President

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BEAST News Update 7 Sept 2020

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We hope you’re doing well and making the most of spring. Currently, we know that the State of Emergency in Ontario has been extended to the end of June, however, as the re-opening of the economy is well underway, we remain optimistic and continue to monitor the latest developments as part of our planning process….

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