Green Belt
Trails Skied: 21, 22, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
This report is from yesterday, SUNDAY JAN. 14th. The snow was in good shape but unfortunately there had been pedestrian traffic on 22 which had sunk into the base when it was soft from the rain, and left large icy irregular holes where it froze back up. Trail 21 was better, little to no pedestrian traffic on that one, and the bike path to Robertson Rd. was even better still.
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.
