Three Season ATV Trail Initiative
Hillsborough to Alma
Background
After three years of hard work in partnership with the South Eastern New Brunswick Snowmobile Association (SENBSA), the Lumsden Bridge project was completed in 2023. With this critical trail link once again secure it was now possible to connect our communities for ATV users. To capitalize on this opportunity an ATV trail committee was struck by CCRC and discussions with The Albert County Trail Blazers (ACTB) Club 32 began. In January of 2024 the CCRC in conjunction with the ACTB hosted a public meeting at the Fundy Curling Club to determine if there was enough public interest and support to pursue the development of a sanctioned ATV trail in lower Albert County. This meeting was a success and at the January ACTB member meeting the plan was adopted by the club.
Current ATV Trails
Project Overview
SENBSA Trails
Work to develop this trail is on going; In March of 2024 a presentation was made to the Village of Fundy Albert from which a working group was developed. Their first meeting was held in May to determine next steps in preparation for presentation to the community for input, routes, etc. The “tentative” trail has been tracked and submitted to Quad NB and DTI for review, comments and landowner identification in late September. Landowner permissions are not assumed, and the tentative track may need to be altered several times before the final trail is determined. Included in this trail development is an application by Quad NB which has been submitted to Fundy National Park for the use of the 45 and Old Shepody Road as part of this trail system.
The development process is complicated and will require many ongoing conversations with various stakeholders, government departments and landowners. We estimate a three-to-five-year development timeline.
This trail system when completed will add approximately 100 km of sanctioned trail and will benefit local users by joining our communities with a safe and well-maintained trail. It will also benefit SENBSA as a significant portion of the tentative tracked path uses winter snowmobile trails. Summer maintenance will keep trails in better shape for winter snowmobile use and help contribute to funding for bridges and infrastructure because of the increased number of trail users. Once this trail is finally developed, sanctioned, and signed we know that visitors will want to come and explore our area creating exciting opportunities for both existing and new business owners alike.
As with any project, one of the first hurdles is funding. With that in mind, the CCRC and the Fundy Curling Club have agreed to share 15% of the revenues from our Chase the Ace license which began on November 1, 2024, to be earmarked specifically for the ATV trail development project. We are very excited to add a second ticket sales location in Hillsborough at Cookes Country Store in addition to our established location at Crooked Creek Convenience in Riverside- Albert. Tickets can also be purchased on Friday evenings before the draw from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fundy Curling Club at 16 Mill Street, in Riverside-Albert. The draw is at 7:30 and is live-streamed on Facebook, you do not have to be present to win. Tickets can also be purchased by e-transfer to ccrcchasetheace@gmail.com. Please include your name, phone number, and from where in NB you are purchasing from. Photos of tickets will be emailed back to you before the event.
You can support this three-season ATV trail initiative by purchasing Chase the Ace tickets during this round. If you would like to volunteer to help with trail development and planning, or if you are a business interested in supporting or helping with this initiative, please contact the CCRC at Chipoudycrc@gmail.com.
“ALONE, WE CAN DO SO LITTLE TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH” - Helen Keller
