Cedar Bog Trail
Cedar Bog Trail is a serene hiking path nestled in Birds Hill Provincial Park, offering visitors a peaceful journey through lush cedar forests and vibrant wetlands. This easy 3.5-kilometer loop is ideal for nature lovers, showcasing diverse flora, unique bird species, and an immersive escape into Manitoba's natural beauty. Perfect for families and casual hikers, the trail is especially captivating in spring and summer when wildflowers and wildlife abound.
Trail Highlights
Average Time: 45 mins- 1 hour
Type: Loop
Difficulty: ⅕
Highlight: Boardwalk and bog
Accessibility:
Possibility of being stroller accessible
Bathrooms: Yes, an outhouse
Parking: Large parking lot at trailhead
Dogs: Must be leashed
Park Pass: Required
What people are saying
"The trail was easy to follow and the facilitator was very friendly and informative."
"The group walk gave me a reason to drive out to Birds Hill Park. I probably won't have gone to just walk alone."
History
According to the Government of Manitoba, "Extending over a significant part of Manitoba, including Birds Hill Provincial Park, is one of aMnitoba's 12 natural regions known as the Aspen/Oak Parkland. Two types of plant communities meet in this region but the boundary changes depending on the amount of moisture, the frequency of fires, and human activity. About 10,000 years ago a stream flowing beneath a glacier deposited the sand and gravel on which you are standing. This is part of the esker-delta which forms the "hill" of Birds Hill Park. Notice that the trail begins to descend slightly. Beyond this point in the trail the plants are different. The greater amount of moisture and a cooler climate make it more suitable for dense aspen forest than for grasslands. At the lowest level the conditions are ideal for the formation of a cedar bog."
More Info
Trail Guide
Check out the trail guide from the Government of Manitoba, that features plants and animals of the area.
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