Green Belt
Trails Skied: 51, 52, Glide Wax: Vauhti LF Polar, Grip Wax: Blue
Fair to good classic tracking ranging from very shallow to mid depth. Thin mainly around the dump but a bit better in the wooded areas. Grip and glide was good, but the strong easterly winds made for a bit of a slog depending which direction I was heading. Thought the fresh snow we got yesterday would freshen things up a bit, but didn't seem to make much of an improvement. Still worth a go.
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.
