Nakkertok Nordic (South)

Trails Skied: Jackrabbit, Ice Storm Loop, Sunrise Loop, Suuronen/Mallory Loop, Stadium, Lower Lit loop, Johannsenhus to Owl cabin Loop, Perri's Way, Beep Beep, Pond Loops, Pooch Loop, Glide Wax: HF, Grip Wax: Skin Skis

Nice skiathlon at Nakkertok South this am. No fresh grooming today, but had been groomed yesterday. There was >10cm of fresh snow on the most recent grooming and more on the older grooming. Lots of skiing left at Nakkertok!

Like Karl I tested skis in these nice +-0C and snowing conditions. I tested skin skis and my wet snow skating skis. Both worked great, good grip and glide. The annoying thing was all the snow turning to ice between my boot and the binding. After 8km of classic I switched to skate and the problem was a little better with Pilot at least keeping my boot on the ski.

Once the groomers compact this new snow (tonight please :) it should be great conditions for the weekend and March Break!













Gatineau park map


Nakkertok has a network of about 75km of skating, classical and backcountry trails at two locations just north of Ottawa in the Gatineau Hills.

Nakkertok South is the main attraction offering groomed skating and classic skiing, chalets, races and children's programming. There are lit trails for night skiing. Club membership, or a day-use fee required for skiing. Located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, Quebec, Nakkertok South has a heated ski chalet with benches and tables, and places to store your gear. It's a great place to change your boots, warm-up, and socialize to meet other master skiers or club members. The trails at South are groomed for skating and classic skiing with a state-of-the-art Pisten Bully groomer. Two loops are lit at night. The trails at South form more or less a grid, extending for about 4 km north into the bush and slightly higher country. These offer enjoyable skiing, and are suitable for beginners, with the exception of a few short stretches.

Nakkertok North trails are quite demanding, and only occasionally groomed (Fridays). They offer a refreshing backcountry wilderness experience for those with good skiing skills. The trails at Nakkertok North are almost always quiet. The annual Nakkerloppet event in February is a great opportunity to discover these trails by making the North to South crossing.

Nakkertok Nordic