In partnership with the OF4WD, the EOTB has adopted the Crag Lake trail. We will run the Crag Lake trail with a focus on clearing any debris or trees that may have come down over the winter months, trim branches encroaching on the trail and pick-up any garbage we find along the way.
While we will be running the trail, you can expect that progress will be slower than usual as we work to maintain the trail.
Meeting Place
Primary Meeting Location: The Bogie General Store at 9:00am
Given the length of the trail, we will forego the usual meeting spot in Bells Corners and meet at The Bogie General Store at the intersection of Highways 508 and 511.
Departure
We will be leaving no later than 9:30am.
Equipment
Since this is a trail maintenance event, we recommend you bring some work gloves and appropriate tools. We will likely require one or more chainsaws to clear downed trees, clippers and machetes to trim branches and we will bring garbage bags to collect any garbage we find along the way.
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail. A lift and 33″ or larger tires is recommended for this trail.
Fuel
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
This is a members only run. If you wish to invite a non-member, please contact the trail leader to confirm that this event is suitable for your guest.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment. Bug spray and sunscreen may also be wise.
Description
The EOTB has adopted a 2km stretch of Calabogie Road, northeast of The Bogie General Store. Twice a year, as part of the Adopt-a-Road program, the EOTB take a crew out to clean-up garbage along that 2km stretch. The process usually takes less than two hours, and we end the day with a short trail run, likely the Calabogie Line.
Meeting Place
To avoid delays in getting to the trail, we will skip the Bells Corners meeting place, and meet directly in Calabogie at The Bogie General Store.
Departure
We will meet at 10:00am to begin the highway clean-up.
Primary Meeting Location: We will depart for the trail once the highway clean-up is completed
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail. We also recommend you carry a tow strap and some shackles.
For the highway clean-up, we will provide garbage bags and rubber gloves, but recommend you bring your own gloves and wear high visibility clothing (bright colors). Bug spray and sunscreen may also be wise.
Gas
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
Non-Members are welcome. Please bring cash or cheque for the $20.00 guest fee. This is collected at every trail run for non-members and is applied towards your $40.00 membership fee if you join. Please bring exact change.
While guests are welcome to join us for this event, this trail does not have as many bypasses as our usual open events.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Description
Bear Skulls gets its name from a pair of bear skulls we discovered perched on a rock next to the trail. It is a short trail, but it isn’t without it’s challenges. While the trail has been negotiated by a stock 4-door JK, it is tight, and has several optional obstacles that will certainly challenge even the most modified vehicle. Among these optional obstacles there is a tight squeeze that has been known to tear soft tops, an arm-wrenching rock climb and the infamous waterfall, that still hasn’t been done without the use of a winch.
There is an extended section of the trail that features a steep climb, however the last several trips to the trail, we’ve had to skip it due to damage, or simply being late in the day.
Meeting Place
Meeting Location: Bogie General Store (formerly Munford’s) in Calabogie @ 10:00am
Map of The Bogie General Store
Departure
Meeting Location: 10:30am (approximate)
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail.
This trail has some tight areas, and plenty of rock to navigate. Some lift, oversized tire and under-armour are recommended for this trail.
Gas
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
This trail run is open only to EOTB members in good standing.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment.
The EOTB will be offering a recovery seminar for its members. During this seminar, you will learn techniques for the safe extraction of a vehicle stuck on the trail. Techniques will include use of the following equipment:
- Recovery Straps
- Winches
- Snatch blocks
- Air bags
- Hi-Lift Jack
Following the seminar, we will do a dusk run to Lavant Lookout to catch the Sunset (at 7:05 pm) before completing the day with a night run back down the trail. The trail run portion of the event is optional and you may choose to leave from Dixon Lake at the end of the seminar.
Location
The recovery seminar will take place at Dixon Lake, the traditional air down location for the Lavant Lookout trail.
Meeting Place
As some participants may not know the way to Dixon Lake, we will meet in the Loblaws parking lot in Bells Corners and convoy from there. We will meet at 11:00am with the intent of departing no later than 11:30am.
Primary Meeting Location: Bells Corners Loblaws parking lot @ 11:00am
Secondary Meeting Location: Hopetown, on Highway 511 just west of Wolf Grove Road.
Departure
Primary Meeting Location: 11:30am
Secondary Meeting Location: 12:15pm (approximate)
Fuel
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Members only
This trail run is open only to EOTB members in good standing.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch or shared food, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment.
Description
Crag Lake is one of the club’s favourite trails with challenging rock climbs ending at a very scenic lakeside.
Meeting Place
Primary Meeting Location: The Bogie General Store at 9:00am
Given the length of the trail, we will forego the usual meeting spot in Bells Corners and meet at The Bogie General Store at the intersection of Highways 508 and 511.
Departure
We will be leaving no later than 9:30am.
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail. A lift and 33″ or larger tires is recommended for this trail.
Fuel
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Non-Members
This is a members only run. If you wish to invite a non-member, please contact the trail leader to confirm that this event is suitable for your guest.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment. Bug spray and sunscreen may also be wise.
A favourite event among our members, the annual Pumpkin Pie run continues with the popular potluck feast at the top of Lavant Lookout.
A Potluck Feast!
For the potluck feast, we ask members attending the event to bring food to share. In order to ensure we have a balanced menu, please tell us what you plan to bring by posting to the club mailing list by clicking on this link (available to members only).
Meeting Place
Primary Meeting Location: Rexall parking lot. Almonte @ 9:30am
We’ll roll through Hopetown, on Highway 511 just west of Wolf Grove Road, and pick up any stragglers!
Departure
Primary Meeting Location: 10:00am
Convoy roll through Hopetown: 10:15am (approximate)
Requirements
Tow Points are mandatory for this trail.
This trail has some tight areas, and plenty of rock to navigate. Some lift, oversized tire and under-armour are recommended for this trail.
Fuel
Please come to the meeting location fully fueled and ready to roll.
Members only
This trail run is open only to EOTB members in good standing.
CB Radios
Please tune your CB to channel 4. No CB? Bring your FRS radio tuned to channel 4.
Reminders
Remember to bring a lunch or shared food, plenty of water, boots, cameras and your sense of adventure. It is also recommended that you carry a tow strap and some shackles as basic extraction equipment.