Green Belt
Trails Skied: 51, 52, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: polar
Trail # 53 at P21 still has no sign of XC tracks. All walked on, at least from the parking lot into the forest. Skied 51 and 52 instead. There's still a good underlying groomed base. The only reason I gave the conditions a 'fair' rating was due to a snow storm that filled in the tracks which made for a slow going.
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.
