CFR Ride Maps

[Kasey]

Things you might want to know.

Route times do not include Ferry waits or crossing times.

So for those who like to Plan Well Ahead here is the Ferry information for the three vessels that form part of the route on most rides:

Ride #2 - Kootenay Lake

#3 - Needles Cable

#4 - " "

#5 - Upper Arrow Lakes , Needles Cable

#6 -Kootenay Lake, Upper Arrow Lakes

The following Inland Ferries operate under private contract with the B.C Ministry of Transportation.These ferries are free of charge as they are part of the highway system.

Kootenay Lake Ferry

ROUTE: Across Kootenay Lake, 35 kilometres east of Nelson on Highway 3A, between Balfour (west side) and Kootenay Bay (east side), 70 kilometres from Creston on Highway 3A.

DAILY SCHEDULE:
The M.V. Osprey 2000 sails from Balfour, 6:30 a.m. – 9:40 p.m. and from Kootenay Bay, 7:10 a.m. – 10:20 p.m.

SUMMERJune 12 to September 3, 2008)
In addition to the above M.V. Osprey 2000 schedule, the seasonal vessel M.V. Balfour provides daily extra service on the route from Balfour 10:40 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., and from Kootenay Bay 11:30 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.

(Times listed are Pacific Time Zone)

CROSSING TIME: 35 minutes. Additional sailings in summer.

M.V. OSPREY 2000 CAPACITY: 80 Vehicles – 250 passengers

M.V. BALFOUR CAPACITY: 28 Vehicles – 150

Needles Cable Ferry

ROUTE: Across the Lower Arrow Lake, about 59 kilometres south of Nakusp on Highway 6, between Fauquier and Needles.

DAILY SCHEDULE: 
Every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour from Fauquier 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Every 30 minutes at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour from Needles 5:15 am – 9:45pm.

Shuttle Service 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

CROSSING TIME: 5 minutes

CAPACITY: 30 vehicles 144 passengers

Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry 
– Galena Bay & Shelter Bay

ROUTE: Across Upper Arrow Lake, 49 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay.

DAILY SCHEDULE: The D.E.V. Galena sails from Shelter Bay 5:00 am – 12:00 am and from Galena Bay 5:30 am – 12:30 am.

SUMMER: (June 20 to October 13, 2008). In addition to the above D.E.V. Galena schedule, the seasonal vessel M.V. Shelter Bay operates in Shuttle Mode between 9:00 am and approximately 7:00 pm daily.

CROSSING TIME: 20 minutes

D.E.V. GALENA CAPACITY: 50 vehicles – 150 passengers (subject to the approved carrying weight of the vessel)

Note: All vessels have an approved carrying weight as established by Transport Canada. Given the vessel’s approved carrying weight and the weight of industrial trucks using the vessel, the DEV Galena may reach its weight limit before the deck space is full. This means that, when several industrial trucks are being transported, the ferry may sail with empty space on deck.

M.V. SHELTER BAY CAPACITY: 28 Vehicles - 150 passengers (SUMMER ONLY)

Ride Maps: When viewing each map Click on 'Terrain' for a birdseye view of the area you'll be riding through. Getting excited yet?

Ride #1

https://tinyurl.com/beprgn

#2

https://tinyurl.com/augy5m

#3

https://tinyurl.com/bel9ys

#4

https://tinyurl.com/acfjq2

#5

https://tinyurl.com/dhzdpu

#6

https://tinyurl.com/b56vkb

You could ride solid for a week in this area and still not see all it has to offer - so don't hesitate to Google your own routes.

There's more -there are three Hot Springs in the area you can visit:

Nakusp https://nakusp.iwebez.com/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=3

https://tinyurl.com/bkfhba

Ainsworth https://www.hotnaturally.com/

https://tinyurl.com/by62hf

Halcyon https://www.halcyon-hotsprings.com/

https://tinyurl.com/bacngc

[SIZE=24pt]Three days won't be long enough.[/SIZE]

Kasey

 

[wheatonFJR]

[SIZE=18pt]THANKS!![/SIZE] :yahoo: :yahoo:

 

[madmike2]

:clapping: Good job, Kathryn! :clapping:

 

[blufjr]

It would be beneficial if someone would assign a list of default rides for each day, Thurs, Fri, Sat, etc. or just Friday and Saturday. Good solid rides that are the best of the best, that will allow you to ride all day and get back just in time for dinner or other social affairs. The shorter rides can be for those that don't want to ride all day.

Question?????

Is the ride up to Kinbasket Lake by way of Revelstoke Dam too far?

Revelstoke Dam is really cool.

 

[FastJoyRide]

It would be beneficial if someone would assign a list of default rides for each day, Thurs, Fri, Sat, etc. or just Friday and Saturday. Good solid rides that are the best of the best, that will allow you to ride all day and get back just in time for dinner or other social affairs. The shorter rides can be for those that don't want to ride all day.
Question?????

Is the ride up to Kinbasket Lake by way of Revelstoke Dam too far?

Revelstoke Dam is really cool.

Mica Creek (closest town to Kinbasket Lake) is 140KM (85 miles) north of Revelstoke, and Revelstoke is 80 minutes to two hours+ north of Nakusp, depending on how quickly you like to ride, how often you stop for photo opportunities and especially how well you time the ferry!

Definitely do-able as a day ride but it's about 500KM roundtrip (300+ miles) plus an hour total time on the (free) ferry (2 x 30 minutes), so not a lot of time to dawdle. Google Maps suggests 5.5 hours each way, but that's way too long IMO, more like 4 hours each way plus stops.

 

[Kasey]

It would be beneficial if someone would assign a list of default rides for each day, Thurs, Fri, Sat, etc. or just Friday and Saturday. Good solid rides that are the best of the best, that will allow you to ride all day and get back just in time for dinner or other social affairs. The shorter rides can be for those that don't want to ride all day.

Good idea Ken and we'll be doing just that.

Kasey

Edit: There will not be any daily default rides offered. Given the number of riders and the narrow twisty roads (yee haw) its far better to seek the advice of one of the Ride committee to help plan your day.

 

[madmike2]

It would be beneficial if someone would assign a list of default rides for each day, Thurs, Fri, Sat, etc. or just Friday and Saturday. Good solid rides that are the best of the best, that will allow you to ride all day and get back just in time for dinner or other social affairs. The shorter rides can be for those that don't want to ride all day.

Good idea Ken and we'll be doing just that.

Kasey

So then one ride will be saturated on a specific day?

Uhm...er....the last ride I was on with Kasey in the lead was "interesting". :blink:

Sooooo...."Group Ride"....everyone maintain formation! :blum:

I suppose that will help others decide which less populated ride they want to enjoy. :yahoo:

 

[blufjr]

So then one ride will be saturated on a specific day? Uhm...er....the last ride I was on with Kasey in the lead was "interesting". :blink:

Sooooo...."Group Ride"....everyone maintain formation! :blum:

I suppose that will help others decide which less populated ride they want to enjoy. :yahoo:

No large group please. :angry2: 3-4 maybe. Anyway, there isn't much traffic on some of these roads and we need someone to pass. I don't mind passing a FJR. :yahoo:

 

[Stephen]

If I ride my ZX-14, I'll be the ONLY one doing the passing...thank you very much.

 

[madmike2]

If I ride my ZX-14, I'll be the ONLY one doing the passing...thank you very much.

Kinda like riding a 'Busa to a signature FJR gathering?

Why not bring your Corvette or turbo-Miata?

[SIZE=8pt]Yes, I am old, crotchety, grumpy, narrow minded and..uhm..er...somewhat outspoken. [/SIZE]

I mean, this IS an FJR meet, not an ST.N or Pashnit gathering. And it's a bit different than someone who is "interested" in an FJR or a riding buddy of an FJR owner.

Rant over, soap box returned to its storage place.

 

[Old Michael]

Things you might want to know....

Wow! Great stuff Kasey.

Thank you for putting that together.

Yes, the terrain views are great.

 

[Toecutter]

Yes, the terrain views are great.

Try not to take any more close-ups, K?

 

[wheatonFJR]

If I ride my ZX-14, I'll be the ONLY one doing the passing...thank you very much.

Kinda like riding a 'Busa to a signature FJR gathering?

Why not bring your Corvette or turbo-Miata?

[SIZE=8pt]Yes, I am old, crotchety, grumpy, narrow minded and..uhm..er...somewhat outspoken. [/SIZE]

I mean, this IS an FJR meet, not an ST.N or Pashnit gathering. And it's a bit different than someone who is "interested" in an FJR or a riding buddy of an FJR owner.

Rant over, soap box returned to its storage place.

Call me grumpy too. :assassin:

 

[Toecutter]

[SIZE=8pt]I mean, this IS an FJR meet, not an ST.N or Pashnit gathering. And it's a bit different than someone who is "interested" in an FJR or a riding buddy of an FJR owner.[/SIZE]

But then, whose bike would we jack with if nobody brings an out-crowder?

 

[Old Michael]

[SIZE=8pt]I mean, this IS an FJR meet, not an ST.N or Pashnit gathering. And it's a bit different than someone who is "interested" in an FJR or a riding buddy of an FJR owner.[/SIZE]

But then, whose bike would we jack with if nobody brings an out-crowder?

SacramentoMike is bringin' a KLR. He lives to be jacked.

 

[SacramentoMike]

Somebody might need to ride down into the canyon and look for your butt.

But I promise not to pass anybody.

 

[huron52]

If I ride my ZX-14, I'll be the ONLY one doing the passing...thank you very much.

Kinda like riding a 'Busa to a signature FJR gathering?

Why not bring your Corvette or turbo-Miata?

[SIZE=8pt]Yes, I am old, crotchety, grumpy, narrow minded and..uhm..er...somewhat outspoken. [/SIZE]

I mean, this IS an FJR meet, not an ST.N or Pashnit gathering. And it's a bit different than someone who is "interested" in an FJR or a riding buddy of an FJR owner.

Rant over, soap box returned to its storage place.

My my ...well isn't that a little over the edge... :wacko:

 

[Kasey]

Uhm...er....the last ride I was on with Kasey in the lead was "interesting". :blink:

Here's madmike2, the eldest of triplets, preparing to lead an "interesting" ride. :exhappysmiley:

Kasey

 

[rickcorwn]

Uhm...er....the last ride I was on with Kasey in the lead was "interesting". :blink:

Here's madmike2, the eldest of triplets, preparing to lead an "interesting" ride. :exhappysmiley:

Kasey

Do those guys always dress alike? :blink: