Please note:

This ride is definitely "not recommended for families with young children" as it involves a full day of challenging terrain. 

Riders should be prepared for varying weather conditions; you might encounter hot, dusty trails or a cool and wet ride, depending on the forecast that weekend. 

We have to travel at a speed of 20/30kms or more depending of trails or forestry service roads (up to 70kms), with only a few short stops along the way!

Come ready for an adventure, and be sure to check the weather beforehand to ensure you’re fully equipped for the day!

Join Our Membership....

https://atvbc.ca/join-atvbc/join-now/

ATVBC Membership Options:

Single Membership for one rider $55

Dual Membership for two or more riders $95

PGATV Membership Options:

Single Membership for one rider $15

Dual Membership for two or more riders $30

If you are a member of ATVBC already and not PGATV, you need to email "admin@atvbc.ca" and ask Carrie to add PGATV to your membership. She will then email you an invoice.

About the Ride!

Friday, July 17: Ride to Wells - from the PG Snowmobile Club parking lot.
Saturday, July 18: Guided ride with the Wells Wheels ATV Club.
Sunday, July 19: Return Ride to Prince George.

Tentative agenda…

Friday, July 17: Riders to meet at the PG Snowmobile/PGATV Club parking lot (12000 Scott Road) ready to ride at 8:30am.
Riders will form two or three groups, with experienced leaders and tail riders.
Group leaders will give instructions and rules to all riders.
Leave by 9:00am

- - IMPORTANT - -

Helmets must be worn, seat belts used where applicable!
Sunglasses/Goggles are a must! Very dusty on the trails!
No alcohol or drugs on any of the group rides. Save it for after!

Bring current Liability Insurance, ORV Insurance and a Valid Driver's licence, ALL mandatory to participate in the group rides.
Only quads, side x sides and dirt bikes allowed on this ride.
CLEAN RADIATORS BEFORE LEAVING, PLUGGED RADS HAVE BEEN ISSUES
ON PREVIOUS RIDES.

Trip to Wells…

We will stop for breaks with lunch at Stony Lake. Riders should bring water and lunch and snacks.
Food and good supplies will be available at the stores in Wells for Saturday’s ride and for the return ride on Sunday. bag lunches will be available from various businesses in Wells. Further information will be available at a later date for attendees.

Distance is approximately 160kms one way.
Carry enough fuel for one-way, 5 to 10 extra litres recommended, we will fill up at Jack O’Clubs upon arrival in Wells and again Saturday night to be ready for the return trip on Sunday morning.
Marshalling point on Sunday is the parking lot behind Jack O’Clubs near fuel pumps.
Upon arrival in Wells, order your lunch for the Saturday and Sunday rides, give the local staff at Wells Hotel, Diggy's Diner and Jack O'Club and other restaurants time to prepare.
ATV riding in Wells is permitted on very well marked streets.
We will provide updates when the riding season starts in the spring.

Accommodations in Prince George…
The Carmel Inn is a very good place to stay! You can park your vehicle in front of your motel room.

The 97 Motor Inn is another place to stay and close to the Carmel Inn.


Accommodations in Wells...

This is an issue each year, so it is important to decide where you are going to stay and make arrangements.

1) The Wells Hotel - 250-994-3427, You can also book your room via their website. They have 13 rooms available, which include continental breakfast for Saturday and Sunday. You can also order your lunches for your ride on Saturday and your return ride on Sunday. Dinner menus start at 5pm and are available on a first come basis.

2) Mountain Thyme Getaway and Willow River Inn - 250-994-2345 Cheryl or Dave, they have control of rooms in several locations, riders in small groups may find this convenient.

3) White Cap Motel & Diggy's Diner - Shannon McDonagh at 250-991-1020 or whitecapmotel@hotmail.com. Under new ownership, they will have all the rooms renovated by the spring. They expect to have 12 single rooms and 13 doubles (two beds) available for the riders in July. Diggy's Diner serves breakfast and lunch from 7am to 3pm, Tuesday-Sunday.

Accommodations in Barkerville…

https://barkerville.shop/
1) Barkerville Historic Town & Park (1-888-994-3332)
Cabins & Hotel rooms may be available in Barkerville, and are booked thru Barkerville administration.
2) Campgrounds:
Lowhee Campground and Forest Rose Campground, near Barkerville, booking is thru the Barkerville Administration office 1-888-994-3332 ext 99


The riders can access accommodations in the community of Wells, including camping, food, shopping, fuel, and local rides on their ATVs on designated streets only.

A visit to the Barkerville Historic Town and Park is a few kilometres away.

Thanks,
John, Ernie & Nycole  - Ride coordinators