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All-Season Trails now Open at

Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club

By Deana Gadd
MCCSC Executive Member

The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club is pleased to
offer its trail system to the public all year-round. The club
now welcomes people to use the trails in the late spring,
summer and fall for a small fee of $2 per use, to help this
non-profit organization with expenses. Since the
clubhouse is usually not open in the off-season,
details about payment method will be posted
on our website.

Walking, Cycling, Running, Dog Walking,
and Bird Watching
Ski club members have been using the trail for
walking, cycling, running, bird watching and dog
walking. Several school cross-country runs took place Trails are now open for use all year long at the Miramichi Cross
last fall. Fall is an excellent time to enjoy the trail as the biting Country Ski Club, for walking, cycling, running, dog walking, and
bird watching.
insects are not as numerous. Dog walkers must keep their
dogs under control and pick up after them. flag flying at the range, it is in use, with many safety features
observed. The biathletes are usually there every Saturday
Skiing, Snowshoeing and Biathlon morning if you want to stop by to see what this sport
In winter during the ski season, we are a centre for involves.
outdoor activities. We offer Nordic skiing (classic and skate Over the past few years, the club has had many
skiing), biathlon and snowshoeing. Our clubhouse is open improvements. An aging clubhouse was replaced, a 24-lane
daily from 10 am until 9 pm. The clubhouse has ski and biathlon range opened, and 4 km of the trail system was
snowshoe rentals for all ages. There are 25 km of ski trails, upgraded.
ranging from a 0.3km beginner trail to a 12 km trail. One of The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club is located on
the most popular trails is the lighted trail, a 4 km trail that is Highway 126, within city limits in the Nelson area of
brightly lit at night. It is wide enough for both styles of skiing. Miramichi.
A separate trail system has 6km of snowshoe trails. For more information about the ski club, there is a wealth
A biathlon club (a sport involving shooting at a target and of information past and present, and photos on the club
skiing) uses the shooting range year-round. If you see the red website www.skimiramichi.com and Facebook page.

The biathlon range at the ski club.

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