The
quad/snowmobile trail from the Interlakes Corner to the dump, north
of Wildman's Restaurant, is no longer available for public use. That
portion of the trail crosses through private properties that have now
been sold and are being developed.
In
the past, we were given "temporary" permission by a local
Real Estate developer to use the trail with the understanding that
when the lots were sold, the trail would no longer be available for
use.
We
are asking riders, hikers, and any other form of trail user, to
respect private property and the privacy of the owners who have
purchased these properties for their personal use.
The
next meeting of the Interlakes Snowmobile Club will be a Meet &
Greet.
PLACE: Wildman's Family Restaurant
DATE: Wed. November 8th, 2017
TIME: Social- 6 pm; Meeting & dinner: 7 pm. Each person attending must pay for their dinner.
We invite anyone with an interest in identifying and developing
an alternative route, to attend and share your thoughts.
In
the past, the Interlakes Snowmobile Club has developed multi use
trail systems in the area. These trail systems are registered with
the Government and are pretty much permanent. An example is the
trail running south from Judson Rd, over Bridge Creek to the dump,
then west to Fawn Lake. The bridge over Bridge Creek was built by
members of the Interlakes Snowmobile Club through volunteer hours
with the materials and money donated by local businesses.
At
this time, the Interlakes Snowmobile Club is not in a position to
develop a trail from the Interlakes Corner north to the Fawn Lake
trail, since we do not have sufficient membership numbers. The Club
is healthy financially but lacks volunteer manpower. If we can get
an additional 10 to 20 members with an interest in developing this
trail and forming a committee, this can be done. Or, if there is
another trail minded local group that would take on the development,
the Club would be more than happy to be part of it.
The
South Sheridan Lake trails were developed and registered by the
Interlakes Snowmobile Club more than 15 years ago. The Club no longer
maintains that trail system, but the trails remain, because they are
registered.
Currently,
the Interlakes Snowmobile Club has a Trail Management Agreement
with Recreation Sites and Trails BC. This involves maintaining in
part approximately 110 kms of the Barnett Perimeter Trail, north of
Hwy 24 to Windy Mtn, west to Drewry Lake onto Doman Rd.
You
can also leave comments at our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/ilsnowmobileclub
or send an email to : ilsnowmobileclub@gmail.com
.
Other reasons to join the Interlakes Snowmobile Club:- social aspect - meet new people
- safer to ride in a group
- organized rides and getaway riding weekends
- ride in new areas
- Snowmobile clubs are members of the BC Snowmobile Federation which is the voice for snowmobiling in British Columbia - important if we want to maintain our existing riding areas
- liability insurance is not as expensive when you are a club member
- liability insurance coverage when working on trails with the club
Hope to see you at Wildman's on November 8th.
