Spooktacular Halloween Hike in Birds Hill

Name: Spooktacular Halloween Hike in Birds Hill
Start: 2025-10-25T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-25T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Chickadee Trailhead

DATE

October 25, 2025

TIME

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

LOCATION

Chickadee Trailhead, West Pine Ridge, MB R0E 1J3, West Pine Ridge

Spooktacular Halloween Hike 🎃🍬🌲

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Three times available: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM

Location: Chickadee Trail, Birds Hill Park

Bundle up the family and join the 5th Annual Halloween Hike at Chickadee Trail in Birds Hill Park! Dress in your spookiest or silliest costumes and enjoy fun activity stations, sweet treats, and plenty of fresh fall air. It’s a magical way to spend the afternoon before trick-or-treating night.

Reserve a Spot

Trail Highlights

Length: 2 km (with a longer option of 4 km)
Average Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes with activities
Type: Loop
Accessibility: Wheelchair – not accessible (some incline/uneven terrain); Stroller – accessible
Bathrooms: Outhouse
Parking: Medium lot + street parking
Dogs: Must be leashed

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing and layers
Comfortable, sturdy shoes
Snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer
Any required medication (EpiPen, inhaler, etc.)
Optional: Safety whistle, flashlight, first-aid kit

How to Get There

Set GPS to Chickadee Trailhead or follow:

Drive to West Gate of Birds Hill Park (Highway 59)
Take North Drive
Turn left at Chickadee Trail sign into the parking lot

About the Event

This bilingual event is offered in partnership with Sports en Français, supporting Manitoba’s Francophone community through sport and physical activity in French. While French is not required, Francophones, Francophiles, and English speakers are welcome to join.

About CPAWS Manitoba

CPAWS Manitoba has helped establish 23 new parks and protected areas, covering nearly 26,000 km²—an area larger than Lake Winnipeg. Their goal is to protect half of Manitoba’s lands and waters. The CPAWS Nature Club helps Manitobans of all ages enjoy the health and wellness benefits of nature through events and programming.

Safety & Weather

CPAWS Manitoba prioritizes participant safety. Staff undergo background checks and at least one leader with children holds first aid certification. Weather may cause cancellation if hazardous; registrants will be notified by email in advance.

Contact: [email protected]

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