Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #1 (green) (#2 - #24), #33, #40, #38, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

Ron,

I was on 38 yesterday, likely just before you as I was cutting track in the overnight snow. I wanted to try a loop that had me return on 33 to 40, as I usually only climb 33 on my way to descending 2. I had encountered a family descending 33 and they raved about that twisty trail. So I did the 40, 38, 1, 33, 40 loop in that order. I think I prefer the descent on 2. It is just a rush. The 33/40 descent, while interesting, is not as precipitous and demanding, and the return to the parking lot is less exhilarating. It was a good ski nonetheless.













Gatineau park map


Gatineau Park is ski paradise! The network of ski trails offer machine groomed skate skiing and classic skiing as well as little groomed backcountry trails. Multiple access points allow skiers to access a variety of terrain and scenery. The NCC offers season or daily pay rates.

Gatineau park map

For suggestions on where to ski, excellent trail descriptions, photos and maps checkout Michael McGoldrick`s website about recreational xc-skiing in Canada`s National Capital Region (with an emphasis on the Gatineau Park).

Gatineau park map