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      Simcoe County has tons of beautiful trails for riders to enjoy! Vehicles must meet Regulation 316/03 of the Highway Traffic Act. By-law 2020-013 and By-law 2021-040 regulate off-road vehicles on municipal highways in the Township of Springwater.

       Where you can ride in Springwater

      Trails

      To ride on trails in Springwater you must be a member of the Central Ontario ATV Club (COATV) or Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association (SCORRA). Visit their websites for detailed trail maps or to purchase a membership.

      Roads

      Off-road vehicles are permitted on municipal roads in Springwater with a few exceptions. There are four sections of municipal roads that remain restricted for off-road vehicle use:

      • Carson Road from Anne Street North to Bayfield Street North

      • Doran Road from Finlay Mill Road to Gill Road

      • Finlay Mill Road from Bayfield Street North to Doran Road

      • St. Vincent Street from the City of Barrie Limits to Pooles Road

      Map of Off-Road Vehicle Use in Springwater

       Where you are not permitted
      • The North Simcoe Rail Trail is off limits to off-road vehicles with the exception of the portion between Flos Road 4 W and Horseshoe Valley Road W.
      • The Old Penetanguishene Trail is off limits in its entirety.
      • All Provincial and County of Simcoe roads remain restricted for off-road vehicles use.
      • Unopened road allowances remain restricted.

      Map of Off-Road Vehicle Use in Springwater

       Enforcement

      The Ontario Provincial Police patrol the trails and respond to complaints and accidents in the area. When stopped by police or a conservation officer, you must produce a:

      • driver’s license, when required
      • registration permit
      • proof of insurance

      If found riding the trails without a trails permit, you may be charged with trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act.

      Off-Road Vehicle Outreach Program

      To help residents better understand where ORVs are and are not permitted, in 2022, the Township renewed its Off-Road Vehicle Outreach Program in partnership with the Central Ontario ATV Club (COATV), Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association (SCORRA) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Stationed a trailheads throughout the Township, representatives from each organization met with roughly 55 ATV, 11 Side-by-Side and 35 dirt bike riders as well as 10 pedestrians over the course of the summer.

      Off-road motorized vehicle clubs

      Central Ontario All-Terrain Vehicle Club (COATV)

      COATV is a volunteer-driven club that builds and maintains an environmentally sustainable ATV trail system connecting people and communities. Read Smart Ride Safe Ride handbook that outlines the rules and requirements for ATVs and ORVs, including:

      • where you can ride your ATV/ORV
      • who can drive an ATV/ORV in Ontario
      • the road rules you need to follow
      • how to be a safe and responsible ATV/ORV rider

      Trail status

      See the current status of trails on the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs' interactive map.  

      Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association (SCORRA)

      SCORRA is the largest off-road motorcycle riding club in Ontario with over 1200 members and 220 km of designated trails.

      Safety tips

      • Know your operator's manual
      • Check your vehicle before riding
      • Always wear proper protective gear and clothing
      • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during a ride
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