Signfan Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Anyone know the story with this one? Will it re-open next season? Quote
Signfan Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Posted May 10, 2023 TQ3 between Sept Isles and Riviere au Tonnerre. Quote
willb Posted May 11, 2023 Report Posted May 11, 2023 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
iceman Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 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
iceman Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 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. poltodoo, wng-2, mccaffrey and 1 other 1 3 Quote
Signfan Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Posted May 17, 2023 Wow thats a beautiful structure in an awesome location scenery wise. Hopefully this is it for closures along the north shore. Quote
Signfan Posted May 18, 2023 Author Report Posted May 18, 2023 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
iceman Posted November 3, 2023 Report Posted November 3, 2023 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. wng-2, jak, mccaffrey and 2 others 4 1 Quote
lindasledgirl Posted November 3, 2023 Report Posted November 3, 2023 This is great news as I hope to do this trail/area this season! Quote
slimjim2525 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Posted November 6, 2023 Our group is headed to Sept-Iles this year. Can't wait, never been there. iceman, smclelan and lindasledgirl 3 Quote
smclelan Posted November 6, 2023 Report Posted November 6, 2023 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
markusvt Posted November 7, 2023 Report Posted November 7, 2023 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. smclelan, iceman and wng-2 3 Quote
iceman Posted November 7, 2023 Report Posted November 7, 2023 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
MrGutz Posted November 7, 2023 Report Posted November 7, 2023 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
iceman Posted November 7, 2023 Report Posted November 7, 2023 (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, 2023 by iceman Quote
Signfan Posted November 7, 2023 Author Report Posted November 7, 2023 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
Pipeman Posted November 8, 2023 Report Posted November 8, 2023 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
slimjim2525 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Posted November 8, 2023 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
markusvt Posted November 8, 2023 Report Posted November 8, 2023 Very fun option. Plan your gas, lodging and ferry very carefully. The ferry waits for no one😏 dooright 1 Quote
NSHM Posted November 8, 2023 Report Posted November 8, 2023 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... MrGutz, wng-2 and MrsGTRider 3 Quote
Pipeman Posted November 8, 2023 Report Posted November 8, 2023 (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, 2023 by Pipeman MrGutz 1 Quote
Miles long Posted November 9, 2023 Report Posted November 9, 2023 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 dooright, Pipeman and MrGutz 3 Quote
MrGutz Posted November 9, 2023 Report Posted November 9, 2023 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
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