Souris River Bend Equestrian Trails

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Equestrian Trail
Souris River Bend Wildlife Management Area This Souris River Bend Wildlife Management Area (WMA) contains one of the most extensive areas of natural vegetation in southwestern Manitoba. The scenic landscape includes a significant tract of riparian woodlands and undisturbed mixed-grass prairie. Previously cultivated portions of the WMA were reseeded to permanent cover or forage and some tree planting was undertaken. To protect sensitive habitats, vehicles are restricted to designated trails. The WMA provides essential habitat for neo-tropical birds, grassland birds and white-tailed deer. Elk, moose and mule deer are occasionally seen in this area as well. There are excellent birding opportunities here, which can also be enjoyed by canoeing through the WMA along the Souris River when water levels permit. Rugged valley walls adorned with shale cliffs and splendid river vistas are part of the splendour. The landscape and wildlife can be experienced from horseback as well, along the trail system developed and maintained in cooperation with a provincial equestrian organization.

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Trail Specifics

49.464202
-99.872822

Notices

Souris River Bend WMA Equestrian Trails Map

Souris River Bend Equestrian Trails

Directions

Directions: From No. 23 highway turn north at the village of Margaret on Provincial Road 346. This road turns into a gravel road which you will follow for about six miles down into the valley. Just north of where “McKellar’s Bridge” (an old steel bridge) that will allow you to cross over the Souris River, you will a designated trail system that crosses the large tract of native praire at the south end of the wildlife managment area. This trail leads to several scenic overlooks and to a ford crossing that give access to Lang’s Valley, a locally well-known site.

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