Trail conditions
Riding Mountain National Park
Home to a staggering diversity of living things and unique histories, Riding Mountain’s trails are the best way to connect with it all! Summer and fall you can stroll, run, pedal or trot nearly 370 km’s of trails in all areas of the Park, each with their own flavour. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking along one of the nearly 130 km of winter trails is the best way that you can embrace Riding Mountain National Park in the winter season too. This magical time of the year won’t let you down and will warm your heart.
Visitor Safety
- Park visitors are responsible for their own safety and must be self-sufficient in dealing with any emergency that may occur. Cell phone service is unreliable in the backcountry of RMNP
- Plan your travel route
- Know the terrain and conditions
- Check the weather
- Let someone know when and where you are going and when you expect to return.
- Bring the essentials. (warm change of clothing, extra food and water, fire stating kit, first aid kit, navigation/communication device)
Fore more on Winter Safety
Trail difficulty rating
Easy
• Suitable for all visitors including those with no trail experience. • Little or no elevation gain or loss.
Moderate
• Suitable for most visitors who have some basic trail experience and basic experience in their chosen activity and are generally prepared • May experience moderate elevation gain with some short steep sections.
Difficult
• Suitable for visitors who have trail experience and experience in their chosen activity and are prepared • May experience major elevation gain with long steep sections and a variety of terrain including wet areas and loose soil.
Wasagaming and Clear Lake
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
South Lake | Good. | 17-03-2023: Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Ominnik Marsh | Snow covered. | 07-11-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Wasagaming Campground Trail: Wasagaming Campground Trail (long loop) | Good. | 17-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a counter clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Wasagaming Campground Trail: Wasagaming Campground Trail (medium loop) | Good. | 17-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a counter clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wasagaming Campground Trail: Wasagaming Campground Trail (short loop) | Good. | 17-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a counter clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Arrowhead Trail | Good. | 17-02-2023: Snowshoe packed; Hard packed snow; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Compound Ski Trail | Good. | 20-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a counter clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Grey Owl: Grey Owl | Fair. | 22-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; Prescribed fire in area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Grey Owl: Grey Owl (Kinosao intersection to trail end) | Fair. | 22-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; Prescribed fire in area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Grey Owl: Grey Owl (TH to Kinosao intersection) | Fair. | 22-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; Prescribed fire in area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Brûlé Trail: Brûlé Trail | Good. | 17-03-2023: Trail groomed; Hard packed snow; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Brûlé Trail: Brûlé Trail (Kinosao Lake to TH) | Good. | 17-03-2023: Trail groomed; Hard packed snow; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Brûlé Trail: Brûlé Trail (TH to Kinosao Lake) | Good. | 17-03-2023: Trail groomed; Hard packed snow; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Katherine Ski Trail | Good. | 20-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Kinosao (TH to Kinosao Lake) | Snow covered. | 07-11-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; |
Riding Mountain Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Beach Ridges Trail | Good. | 15-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a counter clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Boreal Trail | Closed. | 07-11-2022: Bridge(s) unsafe; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bead Lakes Trail | Good. | 13-01-2023: Snowshoe packed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Broadleaf Ski Trail | Good. | 15-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crawford Creek | Good. | 15-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Edwards Creek Trail | Good. | 15-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hilton Ski Trail | Good. | 22-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kippan's Mill | Good. | 13-01-2023: Snowshoe packed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Moon Lake | Snow covered. | 09-03-2023: Trail recently cleared of fallen trees; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ochre River - Hwy 10 to Cairn's Cabin | Closed. | 07-11-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
West Side and Lake Audy
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Moose Lake Ski Trail | Good. | 02-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Travel trail in a clockwise direction.; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Flat Lake Trail | Good. | 27-02-2023: Snowshoe packed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | |
| Moderate |
Deep Lake Ski Trail | Good. | 12-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
East Escarpment
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Bald Hill (TH to JET intersection) | Good. | 05-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Burls and Bittersweet Trail | Closed. | 07-11-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Numerous trees down on trail; Flooded sections; Not yet maintained; Wet and muddy sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Oak Ridge | Good. | 19-03-2023: Track-set; Trail groomed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
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