Hey guys, I've been atving in the backroads near Nanaimo for a while and I've recently got myself a '91 Tracker. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on what trails to use to get into the logging roads and powerlines? I don't think it will make it in where I normally take my atv. The Tracker isn't anything crazy, it's got a decent lift with 30" tires and a small winch so I'm looking for easier trails.
Thanks in advance!
You could spend days exploring extension and it's perfect for your rig.
There's old mine shafts to find, there's a giant crack in the earth called "The Abys" that's hidden in there among other things. It's a great area to start.
There is some more difficult terrain up towards Barsby Lake and if you look hard enough there are roads/trails that will put you onto the 142 which is the mainline connecting Nanoose and Nanaimo with all sorts of fun along the way.
Go to a gas station and find yourself a "Back roads map book" it's a great resource, or if you have an Android phone or Tablet there are many GPS apps that can be run offline. I personally use "Back Country Navigator Pro" and it will at the very least keep you from getting lost.
i was out the other day in the car just exploring nanaimo lakes road, ended up as far as a gate (was open) just above nanaimo lake. is there anything good out there?
Yup...there's some smaller lakes in that area as well as a really cool old gold mine that you can get into. "Dead horse Creek" gold mine. Spend some time looking over Google Earth and you'll find your way. Shelton lake is also a good find with some excellent off the grid camping.
Awesome. Thanks for the advice. That app looks very helpful.
Cheers