Signfan Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Anyone know the story with this one? Will it re-open next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Which trail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 TQ3 between Sept Isles and Riviere au Tonnerre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Could be open next year if all goes well apparently. Bridge issue. See below. I haven’t rode cote nord but was researching a trip last year that didn’t work out. In my research there could be a way around without the shuttle but again that is what I saw so up to you determine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 I cannot find anything about a new bridge or construction of one near Sheldrake. They did complete a bridge 15km west of HSP back in March. But I believe its not related to this trail closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Ok digging around some more it seems the bridge needed to reopen this section “officially” (as people were passingon it this year anyway it was just not fully groomed) will be completed this summer. To reopen next season is the plan. wng-2, dooright, mccaffrey and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Thanks for confirming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted May 17 Author Report Share Posted May 17 Wow thats a beautiful structure in an awesome location scenery wise. Hopefully this is it for closures along the north shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted May 18 Author Report Share Posted May 18 Looking at those pictures they must be putting two bridges in. What a project. Would be worth the trip out there just to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 These bridges were needed as the trail used to pass on the frozen river. Hydro Quebec built a new barrage (dam) and now the river no longer freezes. Ihe local club Le Blizzard lobbied for a long time and Hydro Quebec built the bridges. these new bridges relink sept isles and Havre St Pierre TQ3 The photo shows only the largest. mccaffrey, Pipeman, dooright and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 This is great news as I hope to do this trail/area this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim2525 Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 Our group is headed to Sept-Iles this year. Can't wait, never been there. iceman, lindasledgirl and smclelan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 5 hours ago, slimjim2525 said: Our group is headed to Sept-Iles this year. Can't wait, never been there. It is a great trip. Have gone from Baie Comeau to Sept-Iles a few times. BC to Godbout is an awesome roller coaster, from there to Sept Iles is beautiful running. Be sure to gas at Baie Trinitè. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 Sept-Iles and back is a great run, it's after that it gets dicey. You can make a nice loop and easily include a ferry crossing in the mix. wng-2, iceman and smclelan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 8 hours ago, markusvt said: Sept-Iles and back is a great run, it's after that it gets dicey. Dicey could be an understatement. From my experience. dooright and markusvt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 At the Quebec City Show they were pushing it as a Great Trip on the White Road...... All the way out to the end of it..... GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 (edited) 17 minutes ago, MrGutz said: At the Quebec City Show they were pushing it as a Great Trip on the White Road...... All the way out to the end of it..... GutZ Its getting from sept isles to the start of the white road the problem the white road is maintained by the Minister of Transports Quebec not the fcmq Edited November 7 by iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted November 7 Author Report Share Posted November 7 If the clubs are doing their jobs the section from Baie-Johan-Beetz to Kegaska is the resl issue as it's off trail riding. Sounds like from Sept Isles east is / has been touch and go though. Hopefully the new funding formula helps this area bringing them funds they didn't have in the past. I'm sure it's a tough area to sell many permits in being end of the road / trail with low population nearby. Given the infrastructure they're building, you'd think there would be some interest in keeping it groomed up and open reliably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 10 hours ago, iceman said: Its getting from sept isles to the start of the white road the problem the white road is maintained by the Minister of Transports Quebec not the fcmq What could go wrong?? 😃 MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim2525 Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 On 11/6/2023 at 9:49 PM, markusvt said: Sept-Iles and back is a great run, it's after that it gets dicey. You can make a nice loop and easily include a ferry crossing in the mix. Yes, we are doing the Gaspe counterclockwise, then the ferry to Baie Comeau, to Sept Iles and back, back on the ferry to Matane. Then to Montmagny where we are launching from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 Very fun option. Plan your gas, lodging and ferry very carefully. The ferry waits for no one😏 dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 7 hours ago, markusvt said: Very fun option. Plan your gas, lodging and ferry very carefully. The ferry waits for no one😏 Based on that ferry's reputation it actually has waited quite a few times................for the repairmen... MrsGTRider, wng-2 and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 (edited) Left Shawinigan last winter rode to Matane took the ferry to Godbout exited the ferry and turned right, everything went smoothly. You just need to check the schedule and decide if you want to go to Godbout or Baie Comeau and show up early. Call ahead and reserve your spot. Easy to pay for and they spoke perfect English every time I’ve ever called them. http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0265.thumb.jpeg.3a8e92e06988b97011bf14c49e3312e2.jpeg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0264.thumb.jpeg.a2066c932da28ff96aa764958a31137e.jpeg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0276.thumb.jpeg.cdd00301f07a9cf27e3dced160c7dc95.jpeg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0282.thumb.jpeg.5b06cf21b98d6d227373087254632108.jpeg http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0280.thumb.jpeg.384fd9173f5289e401d931da202c7ce4.jpeg Edited November 8 by Pipeman MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles long Posted November 9 Report Share Posted November 9 When I passed through here in March of ‘20 we were escorted by 2 Hydro Quebec trucks as we crossed the bridges into Havre Quote Pipeman, dooright and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 9 Report Share Posted November 9 3 hours ago, Miles long said: http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0432.thumb.jpeg.7feb046ca70b4f65c512947c39955923.jpeg I think I see a Polar Bear!!!! or its just a floater in my eye..... But it sure looks like a Polar Bear..... GutZ Miles long 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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