Green Belt
Trails Skied: 22, Glide Wax: Blue, Grip Wax: Skins
This is a report for Larose Forest. Left P7 at noon with quite a few cars in the parking area but really not many skiers on the trails. Lots of people snowshoeing and fat biking on their designated trails. Sunny skies and fresh grooming. Only reason for a good rating is that the side of the trails need further compaction so that poles do not sink 10-15cm. Larger baskets on your poles would serve you better. All trails appear to be freshly groomed since the snow last week. A great place to go for an easy ski or to take someone new out on the trails.
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.
