Green Belt
Trails Skied: 43, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Trails have not been groomed here, but skier-made tracks were fairly good. Tracks were deep in most areas and the glide was very good in soft snow. Good to see that walkers and snowshoers were respecting the ski-tracks on Trail #43, but there were a few spots on the return to the parking lot on Trail #44 that had footprints in them. Great day for skiing!
The National Capital Greenbelt has over 100km of trails and another 25km of recreational pathways, most of which are suitable for cross-country skiing in the wintertime. All of the trails are suitable for beginner and family outings. Some are now maintained by volunteer groomers; OWWT, BWT, SHE, Kichi Sibi.
ONSC grooms The Hornet's Nest (Tauvette street to Montreal Rd), Mer Bleue and Pine Grove Forest (the section off Leitrum Rd). Trails are classic skiing ONLY, no skating is allowed on these trails. The Hornet's Nest is groomed at least weekly and the others as time permits. Updated trail conditions are available at the snow phone; 613-837-SNOW.
