Gatineau Park Snowshoe Reports

Trails were in good condition today for a walk in winter boots. Trail #60 had a fair bit of bare spots, some run-off water under the snow cover, very little mud to be found.  Trail #61 more snow cover, particularly on the uphill section (ccw).  Near the top, the snow cover was about 50%, on the way down there were a number of ice patches to avoid, again very little mud.

From the NCC website:

March 18, 2011
Notice to snowshoers
Due to the recent thaw, parking lot P15 is closed.

Thanks to above-zero temperatures, the trails had as soft-grainy texture that made for a pleasant outing this afternoon.

Conditions were packed all the way to Healey, slight covering of fresh snow on the way back.

It’s still snowing in the foothills of the Gatineau’s this morning (conditions may have improved since last night) but rain should reach us around 11:30 this morning (Saturday)

By Marc Charron: Congratulations to Charles, Guide Gatineau is listed #3 on the “”26 Essential Ottawa Blogs – The 2011 Edition” on Ottawa Start blog.

Conditions were firmly packed after a busy weekend in the Gatineau Park.  A foot of fluffy powder to enjoy for anyone venturing off the beaten path.

Conditions were nice and fluffy today with 5cm of fresh powder.

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Trail conditions were good to very good around the trail #71 loop, only  a few bare spots here and there on steep sections or areas shaded by a lot of trees.

For more information and pictures, see my blog for full details.

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Officially 5cm of snow by 4PM, conditions were good on the first part of trail #70 and condition were light & fluffy on trail #71.

See my blog for more details & lots of pictures.

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Trail #74 was in good condition but the snow cover wasn’t as thick as the Wolf-Blanchet loop yesterday.  Still a fair number of small branches and stumps sticking out  along with the occasional rock.  Enough snow to make for a pleasant outing on and off the trail.

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