Green Belt
Trails Skied: 24, Glide Wax: green universal temp, Grip Wax:
This is for SKI HERITAGE EAST. Parked at bottom of Champlain. Very fast conditions for skating.. I\'ve never had splits < 4 min/km and I had a couple today. Middle of skate track is hard packed from walkers and it\'s icy thru the woods towards Tenth Line. There is fresh\'ish snow on either side that offers a bit of control. Went as far as the \"big\" hill, did a few repeats then turned around. The classic tracks are well formed but a bit icy. Did some double-poling on the return trip.
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.
