Trail Updates

South March Highlands is ready to ride! 😁 If you encounter mud, ride slowly through the middle . Don’t ride on the side – that widens the trail and creates extra work for the trail crew. 👍   [...]

South March Highlands Trails Report Tuesday April 6th: trails are drying up nicely, but there are still the usual muddy spots. If we could all stay off for just two more days, I am sure everything will be good to go by Friday. [...]

South March Highlands Trails Report Friday April 2nd: it’s really muddy in there right now. Please give the trails time to dry. [...]

South March Update March 27th: Trails are in remarkably good shape, but more time is needed for the usual muddy spots to dry. Ice lingers in the shadows.  There was less tire rutting than expected and less than usual for this time of year, so some are heeding the message and staying off.   Your [...]

Thursday March 25 Carp Barrens trail conditions. A few sections of slushy ice patches remain. Dirt sections of trail tread are still wet, partially thawed areas soft and muddy.  Lots of spring melt pooling and some trail widening as trail users skirt mud puddles rather than staying on line. Thankfully, 95% of the trail tread [...]

Annually, during spring thaw (approx April 1st till mid May), the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association respectfully recommends mountain bikers not ride the South March Highland trail system as general trail conditions in this area tend to be poor, with many trail sections extremely vulnerable to damage. OMBA does not police the trails, but many riders [...]

OMBA is happy to report that the South March Highlands trails have progressed through the spring thaw and can support rider traffic. Please be mindful however that even on predominately dry trails, some vulnerable sections may require your attention. Please DO NOT go around muddy or wet sections, as this widens the trails and/or leads [...]

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s South March Highlands proved to be a favourite among voters in the Great Places in Canada competition after it was named the first People’s Choice Great Public Space winner, the Canadian Institute of Planners announced Thursday. “It really was a chance for people to get more involved in promoting their favourite place,” [...]