Wasi Cross-Country Ski Trails

Location

 Wasi Cross-Country Ski Club at 907 Lake Nosbonsing Road, west of Astorville
Trailhead UTM 630616 mE x 5116565 mN
Ownership Crown Land - the Club holds a winter season land-use permit allowing them to groom and maintain the trails during ski season

Management

 Wasi Cross-Country Ski Club

Length

 2 km / 1.2 mi 4 km / 2.5 mi 6 km / 3.7 mi 8 km / 5 mi 11 km / 6.8 mi 15 km / 9.3 mi

Difficulty

 1 1 2 2 3 3

Activities

 cross-country skiing

Amenities

 parking, washrooms, rest area, chalet

Surface

 snowpacked, rolling hills and a few steep hills
User Fees membership fees and day-use fees are due to the Ski Club for use of the trails in the winter months
 

Rules for Use: 

- no snowmobiles allowed on the trails
- no ATVs allowed on the trails
- no animals allowed on the trails
- trail usage is available to club members at no charge, non-club members are required to pay a $7 day-usage fee

Safety Considerations:

- use the trails at your own risk and level of ability

Maintenance:

- when required throughout the season

Descriptions:

These trails go through a number of different natural habitats common to the Near North region of Ontario including wetlands, swamp, marshes, fens, and a mix of hardwood and conifers.  The trails are classically groomed and track set and are relatively well-signed via posted maps and colour-coded trail markers.  The new chalet is open and heated using a wood stove, with hot chocolate and tea available.  There is a bulletin board available where trail conditions and other announcements are posted, along with a thermometer and trail maps.      

Directions: 

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head southeast on HWY 11.  Take exit 329 for Lake Nosbonsing Road/HWY 654.  Turn left at Lake Nosbonsing Road, and drive until you find the Chalet.

Map: 

Courtesy of the Wasi Cross-Country Ski Club's website