About Sunset Trail Riders

The Sunset Trail Riders (STR) was established by a number of dedicated snowmobiling enthusiasts in the late 1980s. A few years later, the STR joined up with the provincial club, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).

Like every other ventuer, it has had it"s stumbling blocks. For the most part, many of these challenges have been ocercome. To this day, the STR grooms hundreds of kilometers of trails in the Kenora region, reaching Westward to the Ontario/Manitoba border.

The Sunset Trail Riders is proud of our dedicated contingent of volunteers who, year after year, unselfishly donate their time and effort to make this trail system a reality. Without this dedicated group of local, non-local riders and volunteers, none of this would have been possible. Many are area businesses including the City of Kenora, have assisted in the establishment of these trails.

The Sunset Trail Riders would like to invite one and all, fellow Ontarians, out of Province and out of Country riders to come and enjoy our trail system!

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Driver Training

Operating a snowmobile has opened up new opportunities for family recreation during the winter months. The increased popularity of the activity emphasizes the need for the safe operation of these motorized snow vehicles.

The Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Course covers safe operating procedures, legal requirements, first aid and much more so that students can develop good habits and skills to be safe and courteous snowmobile operators.

Students must be at least 12 years of age in order to receive a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s License (click for MTO application).

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• Left Turn Left arm extended straight out from shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn.

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• Right Turn Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with palm of hand flat.

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• Stop Left arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over the head with palm of hand flat.

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• Slowing Left arm extended out and down from the side of body with a downward motion of hand to signal warning or caution.

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• Oncoming Sleds Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical, wrist bent, move arm left to right over head pointing to right side of trail.

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• Sleds Following You Arm raised, elbow bent, with thumb pointing backward in hitch-hiking motion, move arm forward to backward over your shoulder.

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• Last Sled In Line Release handlebar with left hand, palm of hand flat, slash forearm outward at a 45° downward angle toward the ground repeatedly.