Kingsford Salmon River Short Loop

Today before the weather changed to rain again headed back to Kingsford Conservation Area to map out the route.

Used both a GPS unit and Trailforks App on my phone to map. So both are available to refer to.


Strava,

Kingsford Salmon River Short Loop


Trailforks,

Kingsford Salmon River Short Loop

There is no corner store or gas station on this loop for anything to grab anything. And you need to be self sufficient as it is a long hoof back to Kingsford Conservation Area.

There is some traffic from the local land owners but that is it.

Once at Buttermilk Falls and turn onto Partridge Lane expect mud that currently is rideable. But if it rains it can and will change. At the end of Partridge lane it turns back to gravel .

Meach Rd is gravel and some faint climbs on the way back to Deseronto Road. Once you turn right onto Deseronto Rd you will have the big downhill. Just remember the bridge you see right after that is the left turn so be careful of your speed.

And depending on the weather you can sit by the Salmon River and post ride relax before heading back. There is potential to add more to this in the future either north or south. However that will take time and be a future project. But for now this is a starting point.

Rees and Wing Rd Out and Back

After a request by local riders for ideas and options to ride. Headed out to see how Rees and  road was. And if it was ok map out something.

Rees and Wing Road

The start point is at the dead end of Rees Road where you can watch the 401 go by. Go back the way you came in and across Highway 2. You will see the sign that say Unmaintained Road this is the beginning of the fun.

Well it turns out it is a wee bit early in the year to do Rees Road as there was lots of water further in. Which made for in 3 sections some hike a bike around the water holes. Remember ATV  and double track water holes and creeks may be deeper then they appear.

Usually Rees Road is better in about a month from now give or take. But good right now if your ok with a bit of mud and some hike a bike in your ride. Tip...if you ride in the wheel ruts and through the shallow puddles you end up closer to the roack underneath then riding on the high centre. Means more traction.

After mud and some hike a bike around ATV water holes you come out at the end of Rees Road and onto Wing Road. Keep gouing straight towards the distant Wind Farm. At the end of Wing Road which is Millhaven Rd. Keep going straight which is another unmaintained road. You will pass a farm house on the right. And just keep going.

If you bring you kids with you it is a chance to see one or two wind turbines up closer. There is a gravel access road further east from the road your on but that is technically for access to that only.

Later in the year when it is drier you can ride all the way to the end where the gate is before the CN Rail tracks. Can watch the trains go by if you time it right.

You will notice on your way in the OFSC mileage and direction markers. And here will see double track under the hydro lines heading east back towards Amherstview and Kingston. Yes it looks tempting.

It is actually part of another loop I mapped out 4 years ago. It does look tempting but be aware looks are deceiving. Even in the drier part of the year it is a sufferfest to ride this between the never drying mud sections and the uneven track. Plus you do have to be on the ball navigation skill wise to navigate it as no markers to refrence.

To get back to the start simply follow the same route you came out on back. Sometimes you might spot ducks in Millhaven Creek. Only seen it once though.

As you come back on Rees Rd after cross Highway 2 you can see the dead end in the distance and almost done. Get to your vehicle and that is it done.

Salmon River Gravel Explore

On March 24th after looking at some maps at Google Maps Satellite view as well as a couple of recce visits. Went down to Kingsford Conservation Area to ride some gravel with no one around.

Salmon River Gravel Explore


The start and end point I was using was the Kingsford Conservation Area along the Salmon River. Once there went and backed the truck into a lesser used spot and got ready to roll.

Since this was more of an explore to get an idea of what could be a loop set out with no hurry and no expectations. Plus was expecting mud in some areas.

And part way through found there was still snow around. Plus some ice in a lake.

Got to see the Buttermilk Falls. And then took the unmaintained road aka Partridge Lane.

Lots of mud and water. Then after 23.92km was back at the Dirtbag Ute. Hungry and starting to get a little chilly.

With the ride done I figured in my head that there was about a 20km loop possible.  And would come back in the future to get that mapped and GPS'd. So time for cookies, Dr Pepper and the drive home.