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.

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Current Weather
Squirrel Hills Recreation Area
10:53 am, April 3, 2026
-2°C
overcast clouds
87 %
1026 mb
15 Km/h
Wind Gust: 22 Km/h
Clouds: 100%
Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 8:13 pm

VLR sends out trail condition reports by email and posts them to Facebook and Instagram. If any particular trail conditions were recently updated, they will appear in one of the 5 Facebook posts below. For special trail condition updates delivered to your inbox, consider subscribing to our Trail Conditions email list.

VLR Facebook Posts

Squirrel Hills Biking/Hiking/Snowshoe Trails are Open but “recommended for morning use only”, unless afternoon temperatures are colder than minus 5 degrees Celsius. Avoid using soft/melting trails. As the spring progresses, watch out for icy, standing water and mud. See MoreSee Less
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We’re looking for passionate community members to join the Valley Life Recreation Board!We currently have two board member positions available, and we need you to help make a difference in our community. Whether you’re interested in events, recreation, or simply giving back, your voice and ideas matter.A big thank you to those who have already submitted applications—we truly appreciate your interest and support! We’re extending the application deadline to April 15th, so there’s still time to get involved.Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 21st at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, where new board members will be voted in.If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is your sign—we need you!#ValleyLifeRecreation #CommunityMatters #VolunteerOpportunity #JoinTheBoard #GetInvolved MakeADifference WeNeedYou See MoreSee Less
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Squirrel Hills Trails are “VERY ICY”. Studded Fatbike Tires and Spiked Hiking Boots recommended if you are attempting to use trails. Ski Trail is also very icy. See MoreSee Less
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Squirrel Hills. Due to the melting temperatures and a very good chance of rain, the biking/hiking/snowshoeing trails are “CLOSED”. Based on the forecast they might be available for use on Sunday, March 22. Freezing temperatures over night, best time to use trails is in the morning. See MoreSee Less
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Squirrel Hills. Trails are firm and a favourable forecast. Get out and enjoy a bike, hike or snowshoe this weekend. This is the time of year when warm temperatures and a sunny day are hard on the trail so get out before everything starts to melt. See MoreSee Less
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