Northgate-Riding Mountain National Park Trail Expansion

Riding Mountain National Park is considering a proposal from an external client, The Northgate Trails Inc., who are proposing a new, multi-use stacked trail system that will establish a formal connection with the existing Northgate Trail Network (26 km) located adjacent to the park. Construction will include 25 km of new trail built using sustainable trail construction best practices. A combination of raised-tread and bench-cut trail construction methods will be used to suit site-specific terrain and environmental conditions. In addition, the existing 5 km Crawford Creek Trail will be upgraded primarily to raised-tread construction to enhance trail sustainability, durability, and overall user experience. The upgraded Crawford Creek Trail will serve as the primary climbing route, with new sustainable trail loops providing multiple descent options back to the trailhead. Green trails will peel off sooner with less climbing and gentler grades. Several blue trails will peel off at higher elevations. The steepest climbing is encountered along the last kilometer of the climb trail and will provide experienced trail users with a longer wilderness experience with a very remote feeling. The stacked-loop trail system is designed to support user progression, accommodate a broader range of skill levels, and appeal to multiple user groups. The west side of the network will be designed as a multi-use trail system optimized for mountain biking, while the east side will support cross-country skiing.

Latest update

June 30 2026 – Parks Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Parks Canada is inviting public comments until July 30 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada – Public comments invited from June 30 2026 to July 30 2026 - June 30, 2026

Contacts

Riding Mountain National Park
135 Wasagaming Drive
Box 299
Onanole, Manitoba R0J 1N0
Telephone: 204-848-7275
Fax: 204-848-2596
Email: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Riding Mountain National Park of Canada (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Recreation and Tourism

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-06-30

  • Proponent

    External

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90594

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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