A Haliburton High For Snowmobilers in the Haliburton Highlands

A “Snowmobile High” North in the Haliburton Highlands

February, 2008. Abundant fresh snow, spectacular winter scenery, 580 km of trails, groomed to their best by dedicated snowmobile association members, interesting dining stops, and getaway packages offering rentals, have moved Haliburton Highlands to the forefront as one of the favourite locations for sledding in Ontario. A variety of trails offer challenges for the avid snowmobile enthusiast, while there is plenty of novice and beginner trails to test snowmobiling skills.

Peter Zahn, Vice President of (HCSA) says, “Snowmobile Reports are updated several times per week and we encourage members and visitors to check the latest information before they head out.”

Visitors can find additional detailed trail conditions and snow reports at the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA)

The entire Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) consists of 240 clubs that make it the biggest user pay trail system in the world! There are trail links to Haliburton from adjacent counties.

Zahn adds, “The HCSA is only one club and the only thing that keeps it together and working as well as it does are volunteers that take time away from there family and friends simply because they love the sport and the only thing they get in return is pure satisfaction.”

The OFSC boasts more than 7000 Ontario volunteers.

Zahn is one of the volunteers in Haliburton County and has a tremendous enthusiasm for the sport and says, “Snowmobiling is one of the most invigorating and definitely one of the best ways to explore central and northern Ontario during the winter months. There is no other feeling like traveling through a beautifully groomed snowmobile trail while taking in the incredible scenery the Highlands have to offer. It’s an amazing experience!!”

Winter Cookouts, Poker Runs, Races

A stop with a winter cookout on the trail can provide for some interesting wildlife viewing. Areas of the Haliburton Highlands are magnets for deep snow right into the spring as the higher elevations in the Highlands keep the snow longer.

Poker runs are taking place on February 9, 16, 23 at Tall Pines, Haliburton Forest, and West Guilford.

Snowmobile Races are taking place at Elephant Lake Lodge through until mid March, and the Highland Cup Snowmobile Races take place March 1, 2 in Haliburton Village.

Several Haliburton accommodation properties are offering snowmobile packages and rentals with on-site trails and can be viewed by going to the Haliburton County Website http://www.haliburtonholidays.com/Winter

Visitors can obtain area trail guides at the Tourism Information Centre just south of Minden on Highway 35.

Contacting Haliburton Highlands Tourism Information Centre at (705) 286-1777 or Toll Free: 1-800-461-7677