neksledr Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Being a Saturday morning in northeast VT we had no intentions of staying stateside and dealing with the massacre of sleds we knew would be present, we loaded up and headed for the border and customs crossing in Beecher Falls. A very late 11am start and 15 miles later we proceeded through customs with no issues. The 523 had been groomed a few days prior, but 3" of fresh snow and zero tracks awaited us. Snow level not high, but no riders keeps these trails in perfect condition. Good cruising over the hill to Christmas tree farm in Hereford, we then take a right onto orange trail headed northeast towards border cut trail. Absolutely incredible this section, super fast and smooth. Have to slow down on up and down and twisty section of border cut, but still good going. Groomer has a hard time smoothing this 5 mile or so section. After passing relais south of Bellefeuille, we are first tracking on fresh groomed up to the 525, then an easy run into little hamlet of LaPatrie. Nice lunch at Resto-Bar LaPatrie, gas up across street and point sleds in reverse direction for run back to camp. For ride back we stay on 525 west until we meet back up with the 523 just north of Sawyerville. This part is a great blend of farmland and wood roads that is super smooth and fast, and almost no traffic with the exception of lots of deer. Gotta keep an eye out for them in this area. The 523 south back to Hereford is a smooth ride as well, and we end up back through customs and back at camp in Averill with 150 really great miles. This area never ceases to amaze me with great trails and very rare meetings of other riders. Not many pics, but a really nice short day's run. MrGutz, P Hardy, NSHM and 11 others 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Nice job Terry, you would have been more sore if you stayed in the states. Nice to live close to the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 For sure Stan! We can cross in Norton or Beecher Falls in just a few miles either way and then it's like we get the whole Eastern Townships to ourselves! zeusand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Hardy Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Looks like a good run, always wanted to try that area, thanks for the report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poltodoo Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 We used to cross in Beecher falls and stay in sawerville. Trails were always nice and low traffic . Hotel sawerville was a hoot. Old owner Andre would roast pigs out front, had a bar with the old undercover wood coolers, no going to bed early rooms were over the bar and it rocked Friday and Saturday nights Good times!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWM NH Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Riding over the border has always been our option, especially on Saturdays. Trail 65 is now open and rerouted to Woburn. Be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Eastern Township riding is so nice when the snow is there. Very low traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Nice reporting Terry! Glad you’re still at it my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Florida Snowman said: Nice reporting Terry! Glad you’re still at it my friend. Hey Tom, been a while, hope you're doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Great report. Looks like you had a beautiful day to ride neksledr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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