Archive of Local Trail Conditions

January 21, 2022

Trails have been renovated and are reported to be in great condition.

January 13, 2022

As of Thursday morning the trails are in excellent shape. They have recently been groomed and track set. Great conditions for both classic and skate. There is some minor damage to the skate track on the first km+ due to people walking on the Walter Scott trail.

Dec 18, 2021

We've some good snowfall over the past week or two.  Park staff have done some initial grooming (packing) but this is was done early in the week and not recent.... some snow has dropped since then so some breaking trail maybe required.  Hopefully we have enough for track setting but this has yet to occur.  

Nov 21, 2021

One snow fall with very early season conditions.  Some tracks from eager skiers but conditions overall are poor.  No packing or grooming thus far.  Open areas blown clear of snow but more snow in the bush/trees.

Nov 14, 2021

Snow is in the forecast .....

February 19, 2019

Trails were recently groomed after the last snowfall. Great conditions for skate and classic.

February 16, 2019

Trails were recently groomed and track set and in great shape, but it is snowing ...

FYI there is some “roadkill” at the beginning of Wildrose, lots of hair on the trail, you may want to take off your skis and step over this part until it gets covered up.

January 13, 2019

We had a good dump of snow a while back. Trails have been groomed and track set. Good for classic and skate. Best conditions so far this season.

December 19, 2018

All trails are packed and groomed. Snow cover is very good.
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December 6, 2018

Trails were groomed and track set earlier in the week. There is a skiff of snow on top but tracks are skied in by other skiers. Good conditions.

November 18, 2018

A few inches of loose snow, not yet packed. Good for rock skis.

October 26, 2018

No snow ....

April 3, 2018

All ski trails have been groomed and trackset and are in excellent shape. Still really good snow conditions with the tracks being deep and firm and the skating lane is great. There is an ice flow to watch out for along Walter Scott trail (formerly Lakeside trail) just under the power lines. Just use caution while crossing it.

November 25, 2017

Still got some snow. Tracks set on the Walter Scott trail (Lakeside) up to the telephone pole (4 km). Good for rock skis.

Novenber 5, 2017

Trails packed by skidoo. Good for rock skis, classic or skate.

November 3, 2017

A few inches of snow have fallen. Waiting for more .....

February 24/17

Trails have been packed and trackset. Conditions could best be described as fair to fair plus, with some thin spots. Considering the recent weather we're rather fortunate to have the trails as good as they are. Parks staff have done wonders with what we have.

January 9/17

We have had just enough snow to go skiing with old rock skis, but not enough to use your good pair as there is a lot of debris poking through the snow.  Waiting for more snow.....

November 18/16

No snow yet.

October 16/16

Got enough snow to do some rock skiing on the soccer fields but that's about it.

Feb 19/16

Looks like the wait is over. We finally have a decent snow base and all the trails are groomed and trackset. Conditions are very good right now for both skate and classic skiing. Get out and enjoy yourselves. :-)

Feb 8/16

It's a winter of cursed trails. We finally get groomed and tracked trails in good shape then we're hit with a wind storm that sends debris, branches and trees scattered on the trails. Trails that are through the bush have a lot of tree litter on them, the more open trials such as the soccer field loop and Walter Scott trail aren't as bad. 

Feb 4/16

Currently a good track set along the first part of Aspen leading to the campground loop and soccer fields which have good tracks set on them. Walter Scott trail (Lakeside trail) has been renovated for skating as well there is a track set along the side. The rest of the trails have no track at present and are icy. 

Nov 28/15

We got some snow.  Thin base, packed and good enough for rock skis ... don't use your good skis as there are rocks/branches poking through the snow in places.  No tracks set (not enough snow).
March 5/15
Tracks are freshly set and looking great.  Take advantage of the trails while you can !!!! 
Feb 24/15
Tracks have been freshly set and are beautiful!!  Great for classic and skate.
Jan 30/15
Tracks are getting their final touches today for the Becky Scott Loppet Tomorrow. 
Jan 29/ 2015
There is a good amount of snow and tracks will be set to get ready for the Becky Scott Loppet this Saturday, see home page and click here  for further information about the event.
Jan 21/15
All trails have been renovated, groomed and trackset. Conditions are awesome. Still lots of snow here.
Dec 12/14
Trails are in excellent condition for both skating and classic. Tracks were set on Dec 12th. Snow is still plentiful.

Nov 29/14

We have snow, snow and more snow!! With close to 50 cm of snow in the last week the trails are looking good! They've been groomed several times so there's a good packed base and amazing conditions. Enjoy :-)

Oct 30/14

No snow.  waiting ....... waiting ........

March 21/14
Thanks to the Parks staff again for turning icy trails into a spring time skiing playground. The road (Walter Scott trail) has been renovated for skating as well as a track has been set along the south side of the road. It's been groomed to the twin bridges, as well the Wildrose trail has been track set. Conditions are very good for this time of year. Other trails aren't recommend due to icy conditions and/or low snow. Also, due to the glazed track condition warmer waxes are recommended, as is walking down the road in front of the CN Station to access the Walter Scott trail.
March 15/14
Trails are still quite skiable. Tracks are holding up but most likely klister for grip. Skating is really good along the Walter Scott trail. 
March 7/14
Trails have been groomed and track set and conditions are excellent. With the mild weather coming skiing is going to be great!
February 27/14


All trails have been groomed and track set. Conditions are excellent. 

January 23/14

Trails are still in great shape and tracks are still firm. Some tree litter on the trails from recent winds though.

January 16/14

After the huge winds that littered the trails with debris and branches yesterday the parks staff did an awesome job of clearing and working on the trails. All trails are groomed and track set. Conditions are excellent!