The Glenboro-South Cypress trail extends for 45km/ 28 miles, from the trailhead at the boundary of RM North Cypress 8km/5 miles south of Carberry. There is a gap of approximately 10 km between the south end of the Carberry trail section and Spruce Woods Provincial Park, requiring you to follow Highway 5 until you reach the Epinette Creek parking lot, where the trail picks up again. The trail runs through the Rural Municipality of South Cypress and Spruce Woods Provincial Park, to the southern boundary of the park (6 ½ km north of the Cypress River).
The trail passes through mixed-grass prairie, a transition zone between the endangered tall-grass prairie of the east and the short-grass prairie of the west. Big bluestem, the plant that gives tall-grass prairie its name, stretches 2 m high in some areas including the edge of Spirit Sands. In other places, pincushion cacti are almost unnoticeable until their magenta blossoms open.
Where the prairie meets forest or open sand, the unusual western hognose snake can sometimes be found in wait for its prey. Manitoba's only lizard, the northern prairie skink can be found on grassy hillsides. Herds of majestic wapiti absent for decades, once again graze on the prairie.
Glenboro-South Cypress trail offers unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, artists, historians, photographers, cyclists and explorers. Our trails are as varied as the multicultural makeup of our region.
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Adventures / Events
Experience a new adventure on the Glenboro-South Cypress trail!
Whether you choose to spend an afternoon exploring nature and getting some exercise, or a cycling trip following the Trans Canada Trail, this site will serve to assist you in organizing your outing.
Spruce Woods Provincial Park has a multitude of natural wonders to enjoy: open sand dunes; spectacular river views; stands of short grass prairie, lush coniferous forests, mature elms and oaks at the river's edge, aspen woods; oxbow lakes; an abundance of wild flowers and an interpretative centre.
All of these Trail Adventures are guaranteed to give you a new appreciation of magnificent trails network of trails and pathways in our region.
Experience a new adventure on the Glenboro-South Cypress trail!
Glenboro-South Cypress Maps
Location of the South Cypress/Glenboro trail
Overview of the South Cypress/Glenboro trail
Download a map of South Cypress/Glenboro trail
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Links
Organizations and partners are promoting the use and development of recreational trails for the benefit and enjoyment of all Manitobans and visitors to our province.
Glenboro Tourism
Glenboro, Manitoba
Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Accommodation / Amenities
Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Camping:
• Kiche Manitou Campground
• Old Riding Stables Campground
• Hike or bike-in camping is available on the Epinette Creek Trail
Glenboro
Accommodations:
• Spruce Woods Inn
• Spirit Sands Lodging & RV Park
• Glenboro Hotel
• Hiwin-Glen Farm B&B
Camping:
• Glenboro Community campground on the west end of town
Trail Stewards
Local community groups become ‘stewards’ or ‘caretakers’ of sections of trail and parks in their neighbourhoods. These stewardship groups are the lifeblood of the Trans Canada Trail System. They work in partnership with the municipalities to oversee trail and habitat development, maintenance and educational opportunities.
Contact Us
Darren Myers -204-827-2575
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