Green Belt
Trails Skied: 10, Glide Wax: Vauhti LF Polar -2 to -20, Grip Wax: Terva Tar Kick Wax
This reports covers the Ski Heritage East trail in Orleans accessed from the P8 parking lot on the Sir George Etienne Cartier. Good machine made tracks from Tuesday I believe. Some sections along the river were snow blown and or covered up by the groomer doing the skate lane, other than that all was good towards Convent Glen in Orleans. A strong easterly wind was blowing near the river which made my progress to Shefford Road a slog but once I turned around and headed back the going was better. The extreme cold and wind made for slow overall conditions but still worth it.
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.
