Get outdoors! – Explore the trails in and around Rossburn
Around Rossburn, you have plenty of opportunities to pursue your favorite outdoor activity. Learn more about hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing and hunting in our area here.
Rossburn Fitness Trails
Right in Rossburn, you find a variety of fitness trails – get active while exploring the town! At the crossroads of Victoria Avenue and Main Street (next to the Town Hall), you can access most fitness trails.
Follow the respective sign to your trail. Read more about the Rossburn Fitness Trails on the municipal website or download the brochure here.
Bear Trail
Length: 1.7 km – Inspired by the fact that this region has a high density of black bears. Well … and because you pass by the bronze statue of Duke, one of the largest recorded bears in Manitoba. Watch for yellow signs!
Activity Trail
Length: 2.55 km – Follow the blue signs from your starting point at the Town Hall (10 Main Street) by the Founder Stone. Add some extra workout when passing by the outdoor fitness equipment along Rossburn Subdivision Trail!
Memory Trail
Length: 1.78 km – Follow this trail (pink signs) to learn some of the history of the people of Rossburn. Start at the War Memorial, containing the names of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars.
Centennial Trail
Length: 4.3 km – This trail is an amalgamation of the other three trails – using the outermost part of each. Walk on any of the other trails and then start following the green signs once you spot one.
Rossburn Subdivision Trail
The Rossburn Subdivision Trail (RST) is part of the Trans Canada Trail and runs for 176 km from Russell to Neepawa. The trail is a multi-use, non-motorized trail following the abandoned CN rail line formerly known as Rossburn Subdivision. You can access the RST directly in Rossburn at Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Park (Jct. Centennial Rd./ Manitoba Ave.).
Paba Mashiwat Kinew / Flying Eagle Link Trail
The Flying Eagle Trail is part of the Riding Mountain Trans Canada Trail Network and therefore connects the Rossburn Subdivision Trail with the trails in Riding Mountain National Park. Starting in Rossburn at Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Park (Jct. Centennial Rd./ Manitoba Ave.), a total of 36 km leads to Tilson Lake Entrance in Riding Mountain National Park, closely following the path of the Birdtail Creek. Along the trail, you find a series of fifteen interpretive signs sharing stories from people and communities who call this area home. The signs highlight stories of life in Waywayseecappo First Nation, the early settlers in this area, and agricultural practices. One highlight of the trail is the (floating) boardwalk (50.81564, -100.76142).
Check the Rossburn Subdivision Trail’s website for more information. You can also find the trail on Instagram and Facebook. Read more about the Flying Eagle trail here.
Riding Mountain National Park – Trails Network
Discover the hidden gems of a less popular corner of the national park!
With Rossburn being located South of the Western end of Riding Mountain National Park, the trails in the national park are easily accessible. From three entrances close to town, you reach several trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding from spring to fall.
- Deep Lake Entrance: Travel on the Central Trail to the East – possibly all the way to Lake Audy (~65 km). Access the Tilson Lake Loop, a beautiful ~40 km round trip. Too much? Make a trip to Tilson Lake campsite (8 km).
- Tilson Lake Entrance: From this entrance, you also have access to Tilson Lake Loop. You can reach Birdtail campsite after 4.2 km.
- Baldy Lake Entrance: From here, you can follow the Baldy Lake Trail for 10 km before reaching Central Trail.
- … and these were just some ideas for exploring Riding Mountain National Park’s trails. Refer to the general park map for more information.