Near North Trail Association
10-176 Lakeshore Drive P1A 2A8 North Bay, ON, Canada

After a long week, we have officially started the 2020/2021 season. Huge thank you to our landowners and volunteers. Refer to the Ofsc itg for the latest trail conditions.

Great news for Mattawa & Bonfield clubs in D11 for having some trails at limited status today. Woot Woot way to go! NBSC trails are not ready yet. We have some... adjoining trails with both these clubs. We ask that you do not ride on our closed portion of the trails. Respect the closures & the private landowners which many of our trails are on. Groomers are out but having to deal with swamps & water that hasn’t frozen up yet. It’s coming , just not yet. Please refer to ITG before you ride & latest trail statuses. https://ofsc.evtrails.com/#

Flex Trails is based on the current public health unit recommendations for your area -- it will determine where you can ride and whether or not you can ride within your area or adjoining areas, said Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs president Murray Baker. Even though the north is heading into a 14-day lockdown starting Dec. 26, snowmobiling trails will be open, weather permitting. The idea is just to encourage people to stay in their unit, and ride there and respect ...the wishes, said Baker. We know the importance of getting outside, mental health, (and) snowmobiling is one of those things. So we are doing what we can to make sure we have a place to ride that’s safe. Officials are encouraging riders to not make any stops while on trails, and to travel in small groups. They’re also reminding people that restaurants and washrooms may not be open, so plan ahead. https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/video

It's almost time.....Ride District 11 this season & experience the true beauty of Northeastern Ontario! #district11 #NNTA #ofsc #ontario #staycation https://youtu.be/sk0mw7t5HlA

After 10 years the town of manitouwadge will be connected with the D trail once again. The marathon sno kickers will add about 50 km of trail to their route. W...e have a great group in manitouwadge that has got this going and is working to open the trail. As always volunteers and community support is always welcome. Remember buy your pass before the nov 1 increase. See more

Please refer to the Interactive Trail Guide for trail conditions and availability. Note we have a slight realignment of the Boulter View Lookout traill off BF205. Its has been signed with new signs.

Last day to get your permit before fees increase!

Trail preparations continue in District 11! The outstanding volunteers of the Mattawa & Area Snowmobile Club have been hard at work on the A trail getting ready for an epic season. Join us in expressing our gratitude to all the club members pitching in & getting these improvements done for sledders to enjoy! ... #mattawa #nnta #district11 #ofsc #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #volunteer

Happy to announce we have some trails open with limited availability in the Bonfield and Mattawa areas of District 11! Please check the Interactive Guide before you head out for current trail status. https://ofsc.evtrails.com/#... We urge all riders to follow provincial protocols, which includes limiting travel outside of your public health unit (PHU) for essential purposes only. You will notice feeder trails between PHU's temporarily closed in support of local riding. Please do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19!

D11 Volunteers have been busy working on infrastructure projects this fall. A big shout out to the club volunteers of the West Nipissing Snowmobile Club for their work on the rebuild of this bridge on the D103 North of Hwy 17 in Verner! Thank you to private landowner Gaetan Robert for continued trail access.... Thank you to Sturgeon Brush for supplying materials at a discount. Thank you to Signature Construction for the donation of equipment. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Organized snowmobiling in Ontario wouldn't be possible without the sharing of their time and talents, please join us in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our volunteers that allows the trail system to be sustained year after year. Interested in volunteering with your local club? Send an email to [email protected] to get more information. #westnipissingsnowmobile #nnta #district11 #volunteer #supportlocal