WOODRIDGE, MANITOBA
An ATVers grove
Endless trails and friendly faces equals great riding
by KIRSTEN ARMLEDER
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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: As the name suggests, the area around Woodridge is heavily wooded and abounding with wildlife.
—photo courtesy Kevin Druet |
One place that sets the standard for ATVing in Manitoba is Woodridge. A community situated in the Sandilands region of eastern Manitoba, Woodridge is home to beautiful scenery, a variety of terrain options and an exhaustive supply of trails. In fact, it has been said that an ATVer could ride for days and never cross the same path.
Kevin Druet, who is from Niverville, Manitoba, is among the hundreds of ATVers who ride in this region of the province. And there are many reasons why Woodridge is foremost on Druet's list of favourites.
"There is an amazing trail system that seems to go on for days and days," said Druet. "We can find something for everyone—from hard-core mud and deep-water rides to family-friendly rides."
Like many small towns in Manitoba, Woodridge welcomes ATVers with open arms. There are a number of services and amenities available but the most noteworthy feature is the Wagon Wheel Campground, which, according to Druet, is probably the most ATV- and snowmobile-friendly campground in the country. Each year in September, the ATV Pathfinders, an online community for Manitoba ATVers, organizes a weekend event at the campground. Dealer demos, rides, GPS games and a barbecue are among the planned activities.
ATVing is more than a pastime in the Sandilands region; for many, it is a way of life and several residents use their machines for transportation within the communities.
"The ATVers are a contributing factor to the local economy of these small towns," said Druet.
With so much to offer, this area of Manitoba is definitely worth checking out.
"The town caters to ATVers in a way most would never understand," said Druet. "It's an excellent place to unload and head out for a day or a few days."
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