Green Belt
Trails Skied: 51, 52, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: skins
Fair to good classic tracks at Mer Bleue this aft. Track structure is still holding up with a few rutted frozen sections due to the freeze/thaw cycles of the last few days. Used my waxless skins but grip was off and on due to some stretches of glazed/icey snow. Universal klister would've probably been better.
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.
