MrGutz Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hey GuyZ and Galz No-Hair wants to take the Pelchat to Les Escoumins and then go up to Forestville. Is it worth it to go up to Forestville? Is it scenic? Worth it? Let me know. Thanks GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Dont stop there, go all the way, its a really nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Forestville or up to Sept Isle, LOL GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 There is a trail out of La Chapel that'll bring you direct to Forestville. You could then loop back through Escoumins of visa versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 It is a dotted line in parts? makes me concerned..... But a nice idea! I'll put it by No-Hair! Thanks GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Dont worry about the dotted lines, Im sure someone in your group knows a shortcut. Dont they? MrGutz and Florida Snowman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 hours ago, 800steve said: Dont worry about the dotted lines, Im sure someone in your group knows a shortcut. Dont they? I'm sure they will..... Help! GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 10 hours ago, Trailblazer said: There is a trail out of La Chapel that'll bring you direct to Forestville. You could then loop back through Escoumins of visa versa. Do you need extra skis for that loop? 😂 Trailblazer, markusvt and RoadRunner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) As TB says, that would be a great loop, and is all groomed except the short Portnuef river crossing. Take this highlighted trail to Forestville and Trail 3 back would be nice. Some of the best scenery are the valley runs down the Portneuf river trail( highlighted) and the orange trail that runs north of Forestville to Le Chenail. A beautiful ride in both situations Happy trails RR Edited January 13, 2018 by RoadRunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hope for a blue sky day on that trip and bring your camera 603backcountry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Here is the 50 mile ride up to Poirevoir Le Chenail , a nice undiscovered side trip enjoy RR 603backcountry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 From what I understand, Benoit and Fred at Le Chenail are working on making a loop trail that also connects to the Pelchat trail. Somewhere in this area maybe? but stay tuned! That will make a great loop to Forestville than! RR MrGutz, revct1 and dooright 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 We like seeing the possibilities of new trails. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin600 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, RoadRunner said: As TB says, that would be a great loop, and is all groomed except the short Portnuef river crossing. Take this highlighted trail to Forestville and Trail 3 back would be nice. Some of the best scenery are the valley runs down the Portneuf river trail( highlighted) and the orange trail that runs north of Forestville to Le Chenail. A beautiful ride in both situations Happy trails RR Can this trail be done without extra fuel? How much time does it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Looks like 193km (120mi) using the fcmq interactive map. Forestville to Kilometer 31. That is quite a stretch if anything goes wrong, ie ungroomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin600 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, smclelan said: Looks like 193km (120mi) using the fcmq interactive map. Forestville to Kilometer 31. That is quite a stretch if anything goes wrong, ie ungroomed. my bad i was under the impression it was groomed according to the previous posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) It very well could be, however if you head through and it snowed the day before and the groomer hasn't been out yet. Expect the unexpected. That said, most sleds can do 120 miles on a tank of fuel. Edited January 13, 2018 by smclelan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 26 minutes ago, smclelan said: It very well could be, however if you head through and it snowed the day before and the groomer hasn't been out yet. Expect the unexpected. That said, most sleds can do 120 miles on a tank of fuel. Sm, is right ! Expect the unexpected! . you can’t take anything for granted, but all sections of that trail will have been groomed at some point, but probably do not fall into the category of “regular grooming”. Always good to call ahead and check with the Portneuf sur mer club and Hotel Pelchat to find out when it was groomed last. Also the river crossing is not marked well with signage, so you might be better to continue on the west side of the Portneuf river, which is groomed as well, this trail intersects trail 3 at Portneuf Sur mer, adds approx 10miles. there is gas at Portneuf sur mer, so if you gas there you should be in the 110 mile range, than making your total trip into Forestville in the 130 mile range. If you average speed is 30 mph, it would take you a little over 4hours Plus breaks, if your average speed is 20 mph, it would be a little over 6 hours , plus breaks Those uncomfortable with that range, probably should stay to the trails that are more traveled and serviced. Happy trails RR smclelan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin600 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Thank you, that is the kind of info i am looking for. Other than the river crossing, is the rest signed enough to get by? We travelled the 93 last year but are looking to do a different route this year if possible unless the scenery is not better than 93. Our trip last year totalled 2918 km over a period of 10 days. Edited January 14, 2018 by Twin600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Twin, It is signed at both ends, and signed At the jct with the Pelchat trail, hand written signs if I recall, not traditional Quebec trail signage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin600 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 ok thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 just carry an extra 4 gallon can and you will be all set Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 8:41 AM, RoadRunner said: From what I understand, Benoit and Fred at Le Chenail are working on making a loop trail that also connects to the Pelchat trail. Somewhere in this area maybe? but stay tuned! That will make a great loop to Forestville than! RR Iceman and Playhard did this shortcut back to La Chapel a couple years ago from Le Chenail, Benoit gave them the directions, pretty straight forward from what I heard but all off trail in forest roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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