Green Belt
Trails Skied: SHE FULL, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax: blue v30
Headed out east from P7 near Ogilvie. Air temp -10C and blowing snow from the west and north. Did a quick run up to Green's Creek then looped around to P27, down the hill and then back west along the river. Conditions were very nice for the first couple of km, then the tracks started filling with blowing snow. Only encountered a dozen or so other skiers/snowshoers and dogwalkers on the trail. Conditions were worse on the return to P7 as the tracks were obliterated in places and the light was fading. It was great to exercise for an hour or so (but also good to get home)!
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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.
