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START
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-These trails are located off Laurentian Drive
in the Town of Petawawa. Laurentian Drive is off County Rd 51 approximately
15 km northwest of Pembroke. |
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TOTAL DISTANCE:
19 km of skating trails and 14 km of classical
trails.
-Green: easy (2.7 km)
-Blue: more difficult (4.6 km)
-Yellow: easy (0.8 km)
-Orange: moderately difficult (2.2 km)
-Red: several steep hills and decents (7.0 km)
-White: Moderately difficult (2.3 km)
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TRAIL FEES
/ MEMBERSHIP:
-DAILY USE: $2.00 per day per person or
$5 per family.
-MEMBERSHIP:
$25.00 per person, $40.00 per family
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WEATHER/SNOW
CONDITIONS :
-Pembroke |
TRAIL
GROOMING:
-Very good. |
TRAIL
MARKINGS:
-Very good. |
SKI
LODGE :
-The
Club House is located in the parking lot at the entrance to the trails |
TRAIL
MAINTENANCE:
-Pembroke
& Area Cross-Country ski club
-For futher info phone: 613-735-8466 |
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Forest Lea Trails
Information
The Pembroke Cross-country Ski Club maintains
the Forest Lea Cross-country Ski Trails in the winter. There are 19 km
of skating trails and 14 km of classical trails suitable for all abilities.
The trail layout is based on a "stacked loop concept" consisting
of 4 trail segments. These segments are identified by coloured trail markers.
The stacked loop arrangement provides the skier with a variety of travel
distances and terrain conditions. By travelling the outer most loop the
trails pass through a wide variety of terrain and vegetation cover for
a total distance of 11.1 km. Several of the trails are set for both classical
and skate skiing. During the winter season the trails are for the strict
use of cross-country skiing. The trails are on Crown land and are accessible
for biking and hiking during the other seasons of the year.
How
to get there
To find the trailhead
of the Forest Lea Ski Trails travel north west of Pembroke on Hwy 17;
turn left on Forest Lea Rd and follow the road to the end; parking for
trails is on your right.
Directions
- At the parking
lot and to the right of the Forest Lea Cross Country Ski Trails Club
House is a large map that describes the lengths and rating of each of
the routes. The trails are well marked with color codes for the level
of difficulty you can expect.
- GREEN LOOP
This loop is designed for the beginner. The trail begins at the parking
lot and travels through a variety of forest types for 3.3 km, returning
to the parking lot. The terrain is gently rolling or flat, except for
one good hill. The trail also provides the novice skier with a number
of short uphill climbs.
- BLUE LOOP
This is an intermediate trail beginning and ending at the parking lot.
Covering a distance of 5.3 km, this trail provides the skier with long
gradual downhill runs. Of special interest is the large beaver dam which
is located about 1/3 of the way around the loop.
- ORANGE LOOP
Access to the Orange trail is gained from the Blue trail. Designed for
the advanced skier, this trail features quick downhill runs combined
with a long uphill climb. This trail, which passed through hardwood
bush, is 2.2 km in length
- RED LOOP
The Red loop travels a distance of 7 km. This trail is designed for
the experienced skier, with a number of quick downhill runs and several
long uphill climbs. This trail will not only test the skier's ability
but also his or her endurance.
Note:
These trails are under Ministry of Natural Resources
jurisdiction and subject to Ministry guidelines. Access to these lands
is subject to provincial changes.
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