Trails design, development and promotion in Minnedosa, Manitoba
Trail Access & Conditions
The Squirrel Hills Recreation Area currently has one parking lot access located just west off Hwy 10/16 (bottom of the valley) on PR 355. Click here for location.
NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE AND ALL TRAILS ARE NOW OPEN. Please use Trailforks for trail route navigation until proper signage has been installed. Users assume liability for all risks associated with park and trail activity.
(New trailhead construction with a pavilion and play areas is planned for spring 2024. There is currently no bathroom access at the parking lot. Part way around the perimeter trail, a warmup shack and outhouse can be found.)
If the trail is excessively wet, snow pack is soft, and users are leaving deep (1″+) ruts with tires or boots, please turn around and use the trail another day. Volunteers manage and maintain this trail so let’s not create unnecessary work for them.
Current Weather
Squirrel Hills Recreation Area
11:00 am, January 1, 2026
-19°C
overcast clouds
95 %
1019 mb
11 Km/h
Wind Gust:
26 Km/h
Clouds:98%
Sunrise:8:38 am
Sunset:4:46 pm
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Trails Groomed at Squirrel Hills. New trails are closed until at least late tomorrow afternoon to allow trail to firm up. XC Ski Trails are good to go. … See MoreSee Less
Squirrel Hills Trail Park. Winter trails are groomed and “Temporarily Closed” until December 26th to allow the trail to setup. Snowshoes and Fat Tire Bikes recommended on the 26th to help firm up the trail before foot traffic. XC Ski Trail is open for “Skiing Only” … See MoreSee Less
Squirrel Hills Trail Park. New trails are snowmobile packed. Can use some snowshoers to help firm up the base. Also ski trail is tracked and in very good condition. … See MoreSee Less
❄️ Fresh Snow & Freshly Groomed Trails! ❄️Paul and Piss were out on the Snow Dog today after that huge dump of snow, and the trails are officially groomed! They just need a little time to firm up before we can ride.🚫 Trails Closed: Wednesday, Dec 10✅ Reopening: Thursday, Dec 11We can’t wait to welcome everyone back out on Thursday—come enjoy the beautiful winter conditions we’ve all been waiting for! 🌨️✨#FreshSnow #TrailGrooming #SnowDog #WinterTrails #SnowyAdventures… See MoreSee Less
Squirrel Hills Trail Park. All winter season signs are installed. Original Squirrel Hills Trail is closed until enough snow builds up to track the ski trail. Fat Biking, Hiking and future snowshoeing available over the winter on Cenovus Energy Unity Trail, Cabin Connector, Les Métis Way and Sash. Some of the Advanced One Way trails will be groomed for “Bikes Only”. Please obey “Winter Trail Use” signage for user’s safety and trail integrity. … See MoreSee Less