Kawartha Black Bear Run
Join KATVA & KORMA on our first annual Kawartha Black Bear Run on September 16, 2023 with all proceeds going to The Kibble Project which helps animal shelters with everyday food and supplies.
KORMA: KRAKEN’S BREATH – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
As the name suggests, this ride is cold, damp, bug-infested, with riders constantly staring danger in its eyes.
This event is for advanced riders only. The Kraken’s Breath will test the most grizzled of veterans and talented of experts alike. This is a GPS and guided ride
Trails Closed Until May 1st
Just a reminder that trails remain closed until May 1st.
Thank you to all our members who patiently await the May 1 opening date. Kawartha Lakes has posted signs at the Somerville Forest to remind everyone of this date. Are you as excited as we are!? Riding
With a Little Help from our Friends
As you know, we are planning an awesome event this spring for our single track riders with KORMA. We’ve just received a HUGE helping hand from Podium Grafix!
Amazing news! Podium Grafix is sponsoring our Kawartha Kraken ride on May 29, 2021 with route arrows,
Trails Closed – Thanks for a Great Riding Season
Almost as if on cue the snow is here and the trails are now closed and respectfully handed over to the snowmobile clubs and their members for their riding season.
Please respect our snowmobile trail partners
Annual Memberships Good for 12 Months
This is just a reminder that KATVA trail permits are good for 12 months from the date of purchase so you can still buy them now and they are good until this time next year. Our trail permits are recognized on the following trail systems:
- Kawartha ATV Association
- Algonquin West ATV Club
- Lake of Bays
Opening Roads Study – Master Plan :: County of Peterborough
The County of Peterborough’s Transportation Master Plan Update and Off-Road Vehicle Study
The County is seeking your feedback to help better understand the different needs between active transportation users (i.e., pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) and ORV users, and help to further refine areas of concern or opportunity.
Here’s a summary of how this study affects Kawartha ATV trails:
City of Kawartha Lakes to form Task Force Committee
It’s only the first step but it’s a big step! This week in council the City of Kawartha Lakes councilors voted unanimously in support of forming a task force committee regarding off road vehicle (ORV)
One Step Closer to Opening Roads
We’re one step closer to making this a reality. Our president Carolyn Richards has been working hard behind the scenes with councilors to look at opening more roads in the City of Kawartha Lakes when Bill 107 takes effect January 1st, 2021 and setting up a task force would be a great next step. It
Restricted Access – VRT South of Northline Rd
Just a reminder that SxS are not allowed on the Victoria Rail Trail south of Northline Road. If you are trying to get into Fenelon Falls you can legally leave the trail at Northline Road and follow the roads into town. City