Ganaraska Forest Opening May 1st & Volunteers Can Help

In Local, Upcoming Events

The Ganaraska Forest will be opening to all motorized and non-motorized-use on May 1st, 2023, which will include the majority of dual and single-track trails available for recreational-use.
Until then, visitors can Cross-Country Ski, Hike and Hunt (following provincial guidelines) in the Forest.
Visitors must have an existing Forest Membership or Day Passes are available for sale at the Gatehouse kiosk, located at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. To learn more about ski trail conditions and
available trails, please visit: https://www.grca.on.ca/content/ganaraska-forest-recreation-trails/#trail-conditions.
To learn more about snowmobile trail conditions, please visit ofsc.on.ca.

Calling All Volunteers!
If you or your recreational organization are interested in supporting Trail Maintenance in the Ganaraska Forest, please visit https://grca.on.ca/index.php/content/volunteering/#trail-maintenance to learn more about our Trail Maintenance Volunteer Programs for individuals and organizations.

The application deadline for the Trail Maintenance Program for individuals has been extended to March 10th, 2023

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