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Has anybody been into forester yet this year? Is it rideable? Pics possibly? Thanks
Hey taminator. I have never been to forester and am looking to do a day trip with two newbies. Is the meadow large enough are to play around in that they wont get bored by days end and also wont get themselves into any trouble? Also where do you stage at to get into forester and how do you get there?
Yes, it's good for newbies. The meadow area isn't huge, but enough if it's not too busy, especially for newbies LOL
There's a cabin and the trail is about 20 some kms. We parked at about 21 km, but the staging is at 18ish....I suggest you park there now.
There's a bit of trouble lurking in the valley cuz some of the creeks are open. One big one weaves through and you have to hit it multiple times to get to the other end of the meadow..but if you keep your eyes open, it's all good.
Best to check a map for the area to get to the staging area. If you head through Radium, you take the road past the mill (Forster Landing rd) til you hit Westside Road, cross Westside, which is Horsethief FSR...follow that, then left on Forster Forest Service Rd til you hit the staging area. I'll see if there's a map kicking around. But you should be able to find it online too in case I forget.
The alternate parking is at Dogleg lake...about 20ish kms on Westside Rd. To get to this one, you would turn left when you hit Westside...go 20ish kms and there's a staging area right off the road. This trail links up with the other one and is the easier of the staging areas to get to. Especially good when roads are bad or you're packin a large enclosed.
X2. Right not left.
Going to Forester this weekend and does anyone know if you can access the lakes.
Also a little plug for my buddy, Mike at Renegade Motorsports, he is always willing to help if anyone needs anything. 250-342-0775.