Green Belt
Trails Skied: 26, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
From P11 I did trail 26 (including the southern loop) and the Jack Pine trail. Conditions were mostly great on 26, a little pedestrian traffic close to the parking lots, but it didn't really wreck the (ungroomed) trail. The Jack Pine trail is a snowshoe/hiking trail so no skier tracks, but it was still easy and pleasant going. Very little debris anywhere.
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.
