Trail Development & Stewardship

At COORJC, we believe that being a Jeeper comes with a responsibility to the land. We are dedicated to maintaining the trails we have and responsibly scouting new ones to expand the legal off-road network in Central Ontario.

Our Mission

To promote responsible off-roading through education, environmental stewardship, and active trail maintenance. As proud members of the OF4WD Adopt-a-Trail Program, we provide the labor and stewardship required to keep our local trails sustainable, clean, and open.

Adopted Trails

The club takes a lead role in the maintenance, clearing, and monitoring of:

Gooderham Trail (Haliburton County)
Jack’s Lake (Peterborough County)

Submit a Trail for Investigation

Found a trail that isn't on the OF4WD Trail Index? Or perhaps a historical route that needs clearing and verifying? Our team is always looking for "new to us" trails to explore, map, and protect for future use.

To submit a trail for consideration, please email Trails@coorjc.com with the following:

Location: Nearest town, intersection, or GPS coordinates of the trailhead.
Current Condition: Is it overgrown? Are there washouts, deep mud, or downed trees?

Trail Photos: Pictures of the entrance or major obstacles help us plan the gear needed.
GPS Track: If you have a .GPX file or a recording (onX, Gaia, Trailforks), please attach it.

Leadership & Support

COORJC operates with a streamlined leadership model supported by the passion of our member-volunteers.

Director of Trail Development & Operations: John McLean
Coordinates with the OF4WD, manages club-led projects, and organizes official volunteers.

Join the Volunteer Support Crew

Our volunteers are the "boots on the ground" who assist with trail clearing, scouting runs, and reporting conditions.

For General Maintenance: We welcome all members for cleanup and light maintenance days.
For Trail Development: Experience is necessary. Scouting and technical clearing require advanced wheeling skills, recovery knowledge, and experience with trail-building tools. We look for members who understand "Tread Lightly" principles and can navigate unmapped terrain safely.

To join the crew, please email John Mclean at John@coorjc.com or contact the team at Trails@coorjc.com.

Mandatory Mission Gear

Scouting and clearing runs require self-sufficiency. Team members must be equipped with the following for every development outing:

Navigation: Mobile device or tablet with offline GPS mapping (Gaia/onX/Avenza).
Recovery: Functioning winch, tree savers, rated shackles, and kinetic recovery ropes.
Mechanical Repair Kit: Full set of wrenches, sockets, pliers, and common trail-fix tools/spare parts.
Trail Clearing: Chainsaw (with proper PPE), folding saws, or heavy-duty loppers.
Safety: Mounted fire extinguisher, comprehensive first-aid/trauma kit, and spill kit.
Comms: GMRS/FRS radio and/or satellite communication for remote scouting.