I’m so stoked to feature my hometown on the blog. I never thought this day would come, but life is full of surprises. Riding Mountain National Park gets a lot of the glory, and Spruce Woods Provincial Park turns heads. But if you want to go for a hike in the woods in western Manitoba, you need look no farther than the Brandon Hills.
Of course, this hike holds a special place in my heart because it was an outing with my two main men! You’d be forgiven for thinking that I got my start on outdoor adventures here – but this 2015 jaunt with Kent and my dad was actually my first time in the Brandon Hills!
It was a hot and muggy late summer’s day when we struck out – but promises had been made and excitement was high. At least, mine was! But I confess that it was probably easier for me, walking as I was with two mosquito magnets.
We enjoyed a companionable wander of approximately 5 kilometers on trail ‘B’ – which was only fitting for a stroll with Audio Bob!
The trail was winding. The company was excellent. And this new-to-me forest was both pretty and fun!
However, the weather had brought out the best in the bugs, and it was sticky hot – so it was intense at times. We also got somewhat lost – both literally and in conversation!
Overall the three of us had a grand time in the forest, followed up swiftly with an much-needed slurpee run! Ahh, summertime in Manitoba – it’s great!
Need a breath of fresh air? Head to the hills – the Brandon Hills! Great for hiking, running, biking, snowshoing and skiing, link up the various loops to create a custom-length adventure year-round. Dogs are allowed, so bring your canine companions so everyone can have fun in the forest.
Learn about trails on offer in the Brandon Hills here – or, better yet join this upcoming Brandon Hills race!
I must confess limited expertise in my hometown green space. But I hope to change that this summer – let’s cross our fingers!