monster performance Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have rode north out of RDL twice, backpack trips, never toward NB or maine, usa for day loops. are there super FAST trails that way or scenic mountainous stuff? can you cross the st lawrence in rdl to the other side like you can at matane via ferry? the la malbaie, tadousaac and that area i am familiar with, just not sure if there isa ferry from RDL to other side......... the matane crossing is 2 hrs via ferry! how is the snow in RDL rightnow, FCMQ says good but is it low scratchy stuff or better witjh elevation east toards NB and ME thanks guys! ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Only runs in the summer. http://www.riviereduloup.worldweb.com/Transportation/Ferries/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Should be good snow, as always the mountains offer better conditions. I'm trying to get back to RDL this March for some spring riding on the Gaspe'. Have Fun GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have rode north out of RDL twice, backpack trips, never toward NB or maine, usa for day loops. are there super FAST trails that way or scenic mountainous stuff? can you cross the st lawrence in rdl to the other side like you can at matane via ferry? the la malbaie, tadousaac and that area i am familiar with, just not sure if there isa ferry from RDL to other side......... the matane crossing is 2 hrs via ferry! how is the snow in RDL rightnow, FCMQ says good but is it low scratchy stuff or better witjh elevation east toards NB and ME thanks guys! ian hi ian heading toward maine / nb is very nice riding trail 85 out of rdl is a faster rr bed that is very scenic there are many loups that can be done head to lake pohengamook its never disapointing i dont know if u want to ride in nb or maine if u do pm me i ride that ariea a ton so i can help ya with info ill be there friday of this week bty fyi a friend just got back from rdl trails are mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster performance Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 thanks guys for all the infor! one more question i have stayed at the riotel matane hotel before, how diffecult is it to get to the ferry to cross matane to the other side by sled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 thanks guys for all the infor! one more question i have stayed at the riotel matane hotel before, how diffecult is it to get to the ferry to cross matane to the other side by sled? never stayed there getting to the ferry is very easy take the trail off 5 to matane quality inn go in parking lot to back of bilding to a road take a right u will see the ferry from there take a left into the parking lot park your sled in the rerserve line if u dont have a reservation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 There's a phone number on the map for a truck/trailer service that will take you across the seaway further toward Quebec & Treee Rivers. That's gotta be less than 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcticbobcat Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 We just did Gaspe loop out of RDL last Monday-Thursday. Snow conditions were excellent the whole way. The snow depth is great especially as the elevation increases. Parked at Hotel Universal, and no issues there at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I`ve been ar RDL doing day rides since Thursday night. 1,300 miles in 5 days of rdiing. Trails are awesome. May stay til next Monday. Good mix of trails from power lines to woods to fields to RR beds. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Also an FYI. Earlier in the season it was mentioned the SkiDoo dealer by the Universal Hotel is out of business. There is a SkiDoo dealer now on the other side of town in RDL, I believe right off exit 507, or by trail take 85 north towards the St. Lawrence, believe this is where trail 85 ends, he is just down the sidewalk a few hundred feet. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster performance Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 thats GREAT info guys, thank you very much i am going with the wife and a couple freinds, casual riding ,no balls out stuff this time, i like it better that way, sometimes! we are staying there saturday till wed/thursday, no backpack trips, just staying at RDL thank you again, ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Some very scenic rides out along the coast, get the local map and hit the orange trails, lot's west and north. For a longer ride and nice too, head east, again stay on the orange trails. We were there 2 weeks ago, lot's of snow. Edited February 15, 2012 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Will be at the Universal til Monday or Tuesday, rm 109 til Sat AM then jumping around rooms each day. Feel free to stop by. Based on last weekend for best grooming, its go east on trail 5 on Friday to Rimouski the cut down to Squatec. Saturday was perfect going west almost to Montmagmy and cutting down to St. Phamphile. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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