Nakkertok Nordic (South)
A lot of Nakkertok South is skiable at the moment. The Nakkertrak has 1.1km of perfect conditions for skate or classic. A short loop for now, but the trails team is almost ready finished all the expansion work so it should be stretched to full length soon.
If you are looking for more distance, then put on your rock skis and explore the rest of the system - just be careful of the work going on. Quite a few trails have been rolled with the snowmachine and conditions are similar to Ridge Road and Burma in Gatineau park; fun, skiable but need more snow for good skis or perfect grooming. Horseman's pass and Waterfall are skiable...and a nice place to take the kids.
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.
