Trails around Red Deer??????

[fatseabass]

I just got my first ATV. It's a used Polaris 700 Sportsman. I am looking for local trails to ride in Red Deer. I've seen people riding by the RR Tracks between Red Deer and Blackfalds. I wondering where you unload to enter these trails and if there are any other trails around town. Thank you for any suggestions.

[imdoo'n]

not many places left to ride close to red deer, you can ask around at one of the bike shops for some info. you will have to drivesome for places out west but i fear they will be closing with all the damage being done out there.

[FyreRyder]

Originally Posted by fatseabass

I've seen people riding by the RR Tracks between Red Deer and Blackfalds..

During the winter (Dec 1 to Apr 30) it's legal to drive quads/sleds on the city streets in Sylvan lake. Lots of people come to Sylvan and stage right off lake shore drive by the ice rink.
There is a winter ride that I like and that's riding the blindman river to Bentley for a beer and back again. You can ride the Blindman from Blackfalds but I hear the RCMP are pretty sticky about where you can stage there.

As for summer riding. Anywhere out west. Within one hour of Red Deer you can be on some amazing trails. One trip that is a must do is the old rail line from Rocky to Nordegg.

[Safari Guy]

If you have not driven a quad before it would be a good idea to try somewhere easy, and go with someone that has expierence and knows how well you can/can't ride. Then they may be able to help you out in the dangerous spots,,,,,,,, if you have no one to go with, then post that and someone will help out.
Let's Get Dirty,,,,, In the Mud!!!

[kokanee 800]

hey chad give me a holler when you do one of those winter rides.

[raptorman]

You guys will have to let me know when you are riding the river . I spend lots of time on the Blindman.

[Jimbow007]

I'd be into riding the Blindman this year too. PM me once its cold enough.

James

[FyreRyder]

Originally Posted by raptorman

You guys will have to let me know when you are riding the river . I spend lots of time on the Blindman.

Tried to ride with you at the camp out this summer but it didn't work out. (camped accross from you..)

You guys might not like riding with us slower 4x4's but the snow will slow down any atv.

Next trip I will post on here.

[hadster]

Originally Posted by FyreRyder

Tried to ride with you at the camp out this summer but it didn't work out. (camped accross from you..)

You guys might not like riding with us slower 4x4's but the snow will slow down any atv.

Next trip I will post on here.

Chad , i would love to do the blindman river ride as well, after freeze up let me know when you guys are doing this.

[imdoo'n]

river running on the blindman can be a little dangerous as there are a lot of young riders on quads and sleds who have no idea how to drive. have come around a few corners with some mario andretti cutting the inside corner and going as fast as he can go. if they stayed to their right everything would be fine. the red deer river is a lot wider and you can almost get to innisfail as long as the river is frozen.

[Bullseye]

I too ride the Blindman, lots of miles of river to run , it can be alot of fun !!! I also run the Battle River that runs thru Ponoka. Lots of river to drive on and a few trails too.You have to be careful on the Battle as there a few open spots from beaver dams and there are a few springs that flood the river too, but still lots of good ridin !!
Just have to use your brain when it comes to drive on land by the river. Some of the farmers are getting a little upset with guys leaving bottles, litter, etc. all over and some guys even cut fences or leave gates open so cattle or horses get out. Theres one spot where alot of people hang out on the river and the landowner told me guys were hacking down trees for fires and leaving a mess around !! Thats what ruins it for everyone !! I hope things are ok this winter. Normally I don't get on the river (any) before the end of December.

[Work2Ride]

Im new to the Red Deer area, I wouldnt mind waiting for some 4x4's to make there way through if they dont mind showing me the way up blindman. Always open for a ride with other snowandmudders.