South Lake Trail
An easy 3 km loop between Clear Lake’s shoreline and adjacent forest, accessible from two official trailheads.
Route overview
South Lake Trail in Manitoba.
South Lake Trail explores the transition between Clear Lake and the forest beside it. The loop can be started from Boat Cove or Ominnik Marsh, making exact meeting-point coordination important even on this short route.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Manitoba
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- summer and fall subject to trail and shoreline conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- valid park pass normally required; no separate day-hike permit identified
Safety context
The latest official report marked South Lake good but noted wet and muddy sections after recent clearing. Recheck conditions, watch for cyclists and avoid unstable shoreline edges. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
The latest official report marked South Lake good but noted wet and muddy sections after recent clearing. Recheck conditions, watch for cyclists and avoid unstable shoreline edges.
Highlights
South Lake Trail, Clear Lake, easy loop, Boat Cove, Ominnik Marsh
Why find a buddy
Good for beginners and casual groups. Confirm the chosen trailhead because two official starts can cause avoidable meeting errors.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.