Simcoe County Offroad Riders Association

Hot, humid and buggy - but someone needed to do it!
With our mild winter and wet, warm spring the overgrowth on the SCORRA trails has been relentless... so this week was spent using a brush cutter and trimmer clearing Millenium tract of tall grass, vines and clearing sight lines.. Don, Brad, Tyler, Antal and Peter put time in behind the machines to make the trails usable again - enjoy!

Logging in the northwest corner of the Wildman tract has been completed and SCORRA has hired one of our valued contractors to clean up the leftover debris and re-open the trails.. check it out and let us know what you think.

and more updates and trail repairs coming to our southern tracts ( Brentwood, Baxter and Lawden) .. stay tuned.

Remember - if you come across an obstacle / downed tree or overgrowth, send us a message to [email protected] , or on our page so we can address it promptly... a screen shot of the offending location using the Ride OFTR app is a great help!

see you on the trails .

SCORRA will be hosting its second New Member Orientation Ride for 2024 on July 18th.

This mid week ride a great opportunity for new SCORRA members to get introduced some the great trails we have in Simcoe County. We welcome in particular those members who are newer to the sport.

Time: 10:00am start (ready to ride)
Location: Drury Tract staging area on Oro Medonte Line 2.
Cost: Free for OFTR / SCORRA Members

Parking is limited, so if possible please do not bring large trailers.
Please bring your own lunch, snacks, water etc., as this a self-sufficient ride.

SCORRA Volunteers will be on hand to take the group for a guided tour of the Drury Tract and to answer any questions that you might have as a New Member.

Riding this Saturday? Consider somewhere other than Horseshoe (Barr) and Drury. COATV has their annual ATV charity ride happening on Saturday and will be staging out of Horseshoe. SCORRA trails are still open - but congestion in staging areas may be a factor. Great opportunity to check out some other trails!

Working with our partners to ensure a safe sustainable trail network

Members of our By-law enforcement staff hosted the first in a series of Off-Road Vehicle Educational Outreach days this past Saturday.

Throughout the day, member of our By-law team, members of Ontario Provincial Police - Central Region and Simcoe County Offroad Riders Association educated riders and the public on rider safety, trail routes, memberships and provincial and municipal legislation.

Watch for us on the trails! The next ORV Educational Outreach day is scheduled for June 8!

Great work by our intrepid volunteer trail crew clearing Drury after the big storms last week. Enjoy some of the sweetest single track in the area this coming weekend!

and more .. ( along with " how close are we to lunch" and " how far to gas?" .. questions overheard along the way.. LOL )

lots of happy faces!

Please note that this Sunday (May 26 2024) is the clubs annual Midhurst Trail Ride. Proceeds from this sold out event help support trails here in Simcoe County.

There will be increased traffic on designated ORV trails in Springwater Township while event participants pass through Williams, Orr Lake, Hendrie, Coughlin, Phelpston, and Orrock forest tracts.

The main parking area in the Hendrie tract will also be partially closed for event logistics.

Members not participating in the event may wish to use the RideOFTR maps to find and explore other areas of our extensive trail network.

Ride safe and we will see you on the trails

Riders of Surron, Talaria, Emmo, or Stark, gear up! Let's hit the trails legally with our plated and insured bikes. And yes, that OFTR membership sticker is a must!

Remember, all riders need to be plated, insured and have your valid OFTR sticker and card (or proof of purchase).

Have your plates properly displayed, green off-road plates go on the front of your bike, and blue motorcycle plates go on the back.

Reach out to us if you have any questions.

What a great group of SCORRA members we had out today on our new member orientation ride. Thanks to everyone for coming out.

"Lost and Found " Post
Found - prescription glasses, along / in Drury tract trail, closer to Line 3... hoping to return to the owner.. send us a message if these are yours?

Great summer opportunity for students.

Summer students needed! For information check out of website

Hey everyone - please post up your best opening day ride pics. Let's see all those smiling happy faces out there enjoying the best single track in Ontario!

Calling on local SCORRA members to attend this open house and express your opinions online. Good opportunity to advocate for off road motorcycle access as part of this proposal. https://www.facebook.com/100068414408853/posts/734255578864916/?app=fbl

Town of Penetanguishene The Town of Penetanguishene is a picturesque and thriving bilingual community.

Only 1 week left until opening day - be patient folks and stay off the trails until May 1st.

Trails closed until May; OPP charging local off-road vehicle riders Police say 24 charges have been laid since April 12, noting Simcoe County trails are still being assessed for potential hazards

A reminder that trails in Simcoe County are closed! Stay off the trails until May 1st.

Hey SCORRA members.

Welcome to the New Member Orientation Ride for 2024. Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2024 for a guided tour of the Wildman trails. The intent of the NMOR is to introduce new SCORRA members to some the great trails we have in Simcoe County.

Time: 9:30 start (ready to ride)
Location: Staging area is the Wildman south parking lot. Check the OFTR app for more detailed information on the location of the Wildman staging area.

Parking is limited, so if possible please do not bring large trailers.

Please bring your own lunch, snacks, water etc., as this a self-sufficient ride.

SCORRA Volunteers will be on hand to take various groups out for a guided tour of the Wildman Tract and to answer any questions that you might have as a New Member.

Groups will be broken down into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: please join the appropriate group. Each group will have an assigned experienced lead/sweep.

Cost: Free for OFTR /SCORRA Members

Block off your calendar; more details will be shared shortly!

Well there we go - 51 volunteers ( from 3 to 73 years young?), almost 6 km of trail reclaimed, 14 pizzas, 35 donuts, Tim Bits and coffee devoured, and too many smiles to count... a very successful trail clear day ( April 6 2024) in the Wildman tract... thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to clean up the trails and prep them for our opening date May 1 .

Happy Easter Sunday - from everyone at SCORRA!

Remember:
** last day today to get your 2024 OFTR / SCORRA pass at the old price
** Only 31 days until the trails open - Please stay off the trails until May 1 2024 ( official opening day.. we don't want to damage the trails or our relationship with Simcoe County Forests / our landlord)
**Trail clearing day at Wildman Tract Saturday April 6 - contact us for more info.

see you soon!

" SCORRA Trail cleanup Date - Saturday April 6, 2024 - WE NEED YOU!
Now that logging has been completed in the Wildman Tract , its time to reclaim and get the trails ready for opening day May 1 2024.
Location: Wildman Sideroad, Tiny (between Concession 4 & 5) - 9:00 am start.

Meet at the SCORRA parking lot on Wildman Sideroad ( see attached map) . We will then split off into groups to cover the required areas.

Wear long pants and long sleeved shirt for safety, gloves and suitable footwear and bring a small pruning saw or limb loppers. No chainsaw experience required, just enthusiasm!

Teams will be walking the trail, removing the logging leftover / cut debris / branches that are blocking the trail... Great opportunity to give back to the sport we love by maintaining and reclaiming our beloved trails.
Got students needing community volunteer hours? Yes this qualifies and SCORRA will sign off on hours volunteered.

Please RSVP to Dave Andrews ( [email protected]) , Peter Klassen ( [email protected]) or [email protected] so we can plan the work, and plan on staying after the cleanup for a Pizza lunch & refreshments!

Hope to see you there!

Simcoe County Off Road Riders Association ( SCORRA)"

... the trails may not be open yet, but that doesn't mean that work behind the scenes stops... out today for a 7km + hike thru Wildman tract ( north of Elmvale) to assess , ribbon and and plan for trail reclamation after logging... joined by Don, Antal, Brad, Dave and Peter.. stay tuned for scheduled trail clearing days coming in April.

Heads-up!! The 2024 Midhurst Trail Ride tickets go on sale March 25th. Last year they sold out in 4 hours. The event is on May 26th. The link below provides further details and will allow tickets to be purchased starting on March 25th:

2024 Midhurst Trail Ride - SCORRA The Midhurst Trail Ride, part of the Ontario Trail Ride Series, showcases some of the best flowy off road motorcycle single-track trails in Ontario. Participants follow an arrowed route of approximately 135km along back roads and through Simcoe County Forests.

Message from our President!

SCORRA's Annual General Meetings are an integral part of our commitment to transparency and accountability. We successfully conducted important club business that strengthens SCORRA further and in the process enjoyed some fellowship and laughs as well.

A reminder to everyone that trails are CLOSED until May 1st. Stay off the trails until they reopen.

A reminder to register for the upcoming in person SCORRA AGM. A lucky member who attends will win a new Honda CRF110 courtesy of Barrie Honda Powerhouse!

Reminder - SCORRA AGM - Sunday March 10th 2024 @ 1pm We invite you to attend the SCORRA AGM and have a chance to win a brand new Honda CRF110 from Barrie Honda Powerhouse. The team at Barrie Honda Powerhouse is a huge supporter of SCORRA and off-road riding in Simcoe County and we'd like to thank them again for such an amazing prize. Winner will be dr...