Trail Notices & Alerts Articles
Trail Re-opened
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsFrom the Provincial government: The risk of wildfires has lowered enough in some counties for restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, August 29. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions improve further. See full release here
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TRAIL CLOSED to all users
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsWe are closed to ALL USERS as of 4 pm today (august 5) until further notice. The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or…
Continue ReadingTrail work continues in the Queensland area
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsYou may encounter stop and go traffic in the Queensland area as well as construction equipment. This work is a result of the 2023 storm damage and is focused on storm-water repairs and upgrades. Please be respectful of signage, construction crews, volunteers and other trail users.
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Puddle Bridge is in place!!!
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe structure for the new puddle bridge was placed early this morning. Work began earlier than expected due to predicted gusting wind later in the morning. All went in without any issues and the bridge looks amazing!! Our contractor will start the decking tomorrow, with the deck work expected to continue through next week. Next…
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Trail News Trail Notices & Alerts Urgent alerts - messagesThe cleanup of the section from Island View to Ingramport will be started next week We are doing this as we have the other sections, to re-establish the ditches, sight-lines and address other drainage issues. The amount of unseen damage from the July 2023 flood is severe and we are working to upgrade the trail…
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Trail Section closure for maintenance
Trail Notices & Alerts Urgent alerts - messagesThe trail section from Vinegar Lake Road to the Black Point Fire Department will be closed for approx two weeks due to work on trail. Also please note: The Puddle Bridge replacement is soon starting . Gear is going to start being placed the week of Jan 6 2025 with a start date of Jan…
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Puddle Bridge fire under investigation
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe Puddle Bridge has been repaired and safe to use after it was damaged by an intentional fire sometime during the night/morning of May 3-4. The fire remains under investigation by the Tantallon RCMP. If you have any information about who may have set the fire please please contact Tantallon RCMP at: 902-490-5020. Thank you…
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Trail Restoration Continues
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe closed section of trail between Island View and Station Rd. is coming along nicely and as efficiently as possible. You will encounter barricades when equipment is working on that section, please respect the barricades, this applies to ALL USERS !!! We should have the trail open very soon, thank you for your patience.We as…
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Trail Re-opening Plan
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsWe have gotten approval for the following in our re-opening plan, and while many are still recovering from the impact from the storm, many trail groups are navigating the major implications to the effects of the storm. So here is what SMBRTA has proposed and was approved by the Dept this morning. 1. Hubley start…
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Significant Trail Damage
Trail Notices & AlertsThe trail has sustained significant trail damage as a result of the heavy rainstorm on Friday July 21st that has caused extreme safety issues. The trail remains closed until further notice because the trail is unsafe. By entering the trail, you are putting yourself, others, and our first-responders at-risk.
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