Green Belt
Trails Skied: 40, 42, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Afternoon classic ski just as the snow was changing to freezing rain. Connector from parking lot to main trail was very rough, but once on the main trail the skier-made tracks were a little slow in spots but decent enough. They are doing some logging along this trail so there is some debris in spots. I decided to take the trail through the golf course back to the parking lot and that was a mistake - tracks were washed out in spots and skis and poles kept sinking into the snow. Avoid this trail and stick to the woods if you go there.
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.
