XSNorth 2012

[Phoenix Rider]

Need some Canadian advice on the most interesting route from Wolf Island/Kingston to Haliburton please. I could zig and zag my way there, but some local pointers would be appreciated.

https://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&client=ms-android-samsung&ie=UTF-8&gl=ca&saddr=Kingston,+ontario&daddr=haliburton+ontario&dirflg=d&geocode=KamOQHQGq9JMMerZ1hV3SaV2%3BKXUCVANbqdVMMaGqYDTbNAID&ei=oZPQT42cBYPf0QHlx4z0DQ&oi=geocode_result&ved=0CCQQ9w8wAA

Got this from Google. This is the shortest route according to them.
Sorry about the long URL.

Wayne

[DeanR]

Need some Canadian advice on the most interesting route from Wolf Island/Kingston to Haliburton please. I could zig and zag my way there, but some local pointers would be appreciated.

[Phoenix Rider]

That is me. I Have an extra bed in room I have reserved. Looking to share room & split cost.

I am OUT of Canadian maple syrup. Cheap store brand served on delicious home made pancakes was not up to the standards my family is accustomed to. They will be SENDING me after more Canadian maple syrup.. I am pretty sure I will be making this trip...out of syrup, IN on rally

CU felllow SOXS in Ontario

No worries Brent,
There will be plenty where we're going.
Wayner

[Brent]

space in room

Time to start doubling up and welcoming in the latecomers to the party.
Many of you obliged when we needed to book rooms well in advance for which we thank you.

Anyone looking for a roommate post away.
Phil

That is me. I Have an extra bed in room I have reserved. Looking to share room & split cost.

I am OUT of Canadian maple syrup. Cheap store brand served on delicious home made pancakes was not up to the standards my family is accustomed to. They will be SENDING me after more Canadian maple syrup.. I am pretty sure I will be making this trip...out of syrup, IN on rally

CU felllow SOXS in Ontario

[Phoenix Rider]

Saturday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

This is another in the long line of screwed up posts. I had noticed that I had reversed the routes. Just so there is less confusion than what already exists, I am reposting them in there proper place.

Saturday Route: http://goo.gl/maps/eb74

Sunday Route: http://goo.gl/maps/KUCz

Wayner

[Phoenix Rider]

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:




Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

Here we go I reposted the links. I don't know, I must be tired. Sorry for all the confusion.
Wayne

Saturday: http://goo.gl/maps/KUCz

Sunday: http://goo.gl/maps/eb74

[Phoenix Rider]

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

Holy Mackeral!
I spent tons of time on the google maps routing it out for you guys, but when I clicked on the link to check it out it came up to my computer page with all my personals showing. Instead I will list the routes by street names and you guys can do what's needed.

Saturday Route:
Departure :9:00am
118 E to 503 (Tory Hill)
503 to 507 (Gooderham)
507 to 36
36 to 8 (Bobcaygeon)
8 to Northline road
Northline Road to 35 (Coboconk) Gas stop 123kms.

35 N to 45 W
45 to 169 N
169 to Cooper Falls road
Cooper Falls Road to Regoinal rd #6
6 to Doe Lake Rd
Doe Lake to Gravenhurst Pkwy to Airport road
Airport to 118 W
118 W to Crabby Joe's restaurant (Lunch and Gas) 122kms.

Taylor Rd to Cedar Lane
Cedar Lane to 117
117 to 35 S
35 to 21
21 to Motel 119 kms. Total 373 kms.

Distances are approxamate

Let me know if this ok for you guys. If so I'll post the sunday route the same way.

Wayne

[DeanR]

Looks great Wayne. Looking forward to coming north!

[Phoenix Rider]

The Routes

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

[Phoenix Rider]

yes very pleasant and less hassle

If you take the ferry, you also avoid the line ups at the border in Buffalo. Plus you don't want to be anywhere near Toronto on a long weekend.

Wayne

[hamjam]

Wolf Island Ferry Darrell. No contest.

yes very pleasant and less hassle

[DeanR]

I'll be coming up from WashDC. Mileage wise its about the same distance whether I go via Buffalo or 1000 Islands. Which way would you folks recommend?

Wolf Island Ferry Darrell. No contest.

[newc4]

Best route

I'll be coming up from WashDC. Mileage wise its about the same distance whether I go via Buffalo or 1000 Islands. Which way would you folks recommend?

[Phoenix Rider]

good job Phoenix !! cant wait to see the routes ! thank you and ride safe slow mo!

Thanks Mo,
Jim is working on converting them to a GPS File. They should be up soon.

Wayne

[slow mo]

good job Phoenix !! cant wait to see the routes ! thank you and ride safe slow mo!