K&P Snow Trails Need Volunteer Help

Alice Gilchrist | Oct 31, 2013

The K&P Snow Trails Association invited anyone interested in trails in the Ompah/Plevna area to their meeting on Oct. 27 at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Without local support and volunteers, there is a risk that snowmobile trails in this area will not open this season due to extensive damage over the off-season by other trail users. What may look like a fun and challenging mud ride to some ATV and dirt bike riders creates major repair headaches to the money-strapped snowmobile association, who have repeatedly paid thousands of dollars and uncounted volunteer hours to return trails to a useable and safe condition for grooming equipment and sleds.

A number of sled riders and local landowners stepped up to the plate and have volunteered to put in personal time and effort to carry out critical repairs which are essential for this season. The executive members of the Ottawa Valley ATV Club which is a member of the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATVC) also attended the meeting and are willing to help. This group outlined their goal to develop a working partnership with the snowmobile association to provide trail stewardship.

The OFATV also signs land use agreements and offers insurance benefits to landowners. Information is available at www.ovatvc.org. There is a wide expanse of popular trails in this area, which follow unmaintained road allowances, cross Crown land and private property with landowner permission and often must follow plowed roads due to trail closures and all-season roads which once were used only for summer access. The rough and rocky terrain limits rerouting trails.

The K&P Association wants to thank the attendees for their participation and input and look forward to getting these key trails open for the upcoming season. Time is of the essence as trail work respects the hunting seasons as well. Anyone who could not attend the meeting but would like to offer their help, whether for a few hours or a few days, are welcome to contact Morley Wark (613) 278-0477 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.kptrails.com.