Killarney Lake Trails

Just to let folks know, the City started grooming at Killarney yesterday and conditions are reportedly good on the 2.5km loop closest to the lodge  (see map below). There is not yet sufficient snow to set a classic track. The conditions for the remainder of the park are reportedly poor.

Killarney Lake - ~2.5km loop

Lodge Access

Again this year, the basement of the Killarney lodge will be open to the public at certain times of the week to facilitate use of the trails. January's schedule is below. Note that hours are subject to change.

Some trails rolled

We did some rolling today so feel free to skate or classic on the surface. I'm not sure I would use my best skis, some thin spots. Also some wet spots.

Start at the Kingswood lodge. Some trails in Kingswood done. The connector isn't in great shape but passable. The big loop in the woodlot is done.

2016 Trail Access

*Note* The Lian St access is currently in very poor condition as a result of low snow. It is recommended that Kinsgwood be used as the access point until we receive a significant snowfall.

For 2016, Wostawea is encouraging all skiers to access the ski trails at two locations:

1. Lian Street access (details below)
2. Kingswood

UNB has again advised that trails are not to be accessed from the New Maryland highway. Please respect that request.

Also, for 2016, we would request that users no longer access the trails from the Kent entrance on Bishop Drive and, instead, access the trails at either Lian Street (2.5km from Kent entrance) or Kingswood (5km from Kent entrance). With the opening of the roundabout at the top of Smythe, traffic has increased dramatically on Bishop Drive making that access point unsafe.

Lian Street access

Access is now available off of Lian Street, approximately 400m from the Irving on Bishop Drive. From the Irving, drive approximately 400m on Lian Street, and turn left on an unnamed court. Parking is along the sides of the court. The trailhead is signed. Google maps link is here.

Directions from Kent access to Lian St. access

Kingswood access

The trails may also be accessed at Kingswood. Access this year will be to the right of the main lodge (not from the back parking lot as in years past). The trailhead will be signed once grooming commences.

No Grooming Yet

The groomers are as keen as you are to get out on the trails, but we're going to need a little more snow and more cold weather to freeze up the wet spots before grooming can start.