DEER LAKE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Rugged SxS Backcountry — Eight Hours Through Newfoundland’s Forgotten Roads
An 8-hour private side-by-side (SxS) guided tour that pushes deep into Deer Lake’s abandoned logging and forestry roads; this guide explains what to expect and what to pack.
Rugged SxS Backcountry — Eight Hours Through Newfoundland’s Forgotten Roads.
Set off from Deer Lake for a full-day, 8-hour exploration of Newfoundland’s remote backcountry. The Private SxS Explore Tour follows abandoned logging and old forestry roads that thread through wild, cell-service–free terrain, offering close-up encounters with moose, black bears and other native wildlife, repeated mountain viewpoints and a pond-side boil-up lunch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Abandoned Logging Roads and Mountain Vistas
The day is spent on rugged logging and old forestry roads that span remote sections of the island, with multiple viewing areas that open onto the Appalachian Mountain foothills.
Frequent Wildlife Encounters
Expect to share the trails with moose, caribou and black bears, plus coyotes, foxes and a variety of birds—wildlife is a regular part of the backcountry experience.
Pond-side Boil-up Lunch and Trout Attempts
Midday stops include breaks at ponds or creeks for a traditional boil-up lunch; guides often give guests time to fish for trout while soaking in the remote setting.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
This is a full, hands-on backcountry day: you’ll leave main trails to test machine and driver on rough, remote tracks, pause at quiet ponds for lunch and fishing attempts, and climb to several viewing areas that frame the Appalachian Mountains—the route is deliberately away from cell coverage and civilization.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8-hour private tour that runs deep into the backcountry; plan for a full day away from services.
Bring a change of dry clothes (summer and winter), extra dry socks and gloves, any protective gear you normally use (operator provides motocross-style helmets and goggles), extra medications, and a small backpack for water, lunch and dry clothes.
Trail/crossover SxS rental, certified backcountry guide, fuel and oil, and motocross-style helmets and goggles are included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The Private SxS Explore Tour is an 8-hour experience.
What are the driver age requirements?
Drivers must be 19 or older, or 16+ if accompanied by parental supervision.
Are there age limits for passengers?
There are no age requirements for passengers.
Is safety equipment provided?
Motocross-style helmets and goggles are provided; participants should also bring any personal protective equipment they would normally wear.
What’s included in the trip price?
Included are the trail/crossover SxS rental, a certified backcountry guide, fuel and oil, plus helmets and goggles.
Will I have cell phone reception?
No—parts of the route go deep into the backcountry and have no cell service.