Green Belt
Trails Skied: 63, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Skijored the Heritage East trail from P8 to Shefford Rd and then to Green's Creek this morning. The overnight snow and wind had filled in the tracks in the open areas along the river to Shefford Rd, making it difficult to see the trail in some spots. Good underlying base made it still skiable but slow. The wooded sections near Green's Creek were a little better even though the skate lane is quite narrow, and the classic tracks looked very good in this section. If you go out to ski there today, stick to the woods and choose classic over skate skis until the groomers get out.
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.
