Join us for a 32 km. group ride along the Trans
Canada Trail south of Morden and Winkler.
The trail starts at Colert Beach west of Morden, skirts Lake Minnewasta
and climbs the north shore connecting with the Stanley Trail. After crossing the Dead Horse Creek, the
trail climbs to the south, out of the valley and into a wooded, rolling
single-track for several kilometres with open views of the valley. Leaving the single-track, (1st
rest stop) the trail follows dirt and gravel roads past undulating
farmland and marshes. After 7 miles, the
trail enters a pasture road that climbs the escarpment, (2nd rest
stop) winding through grassland on the edge of oak stands, passing an old
Mennonite cemetery. This leads to the
final section of trail which is entirely wooded single-track through oak and
poplar stands along the creeks of the Pembina escarpment.
This portion of the ride offers physically
challenging climbs and descents as well as incredible scenery along the
route. The colours can be quite
breathtaking this time of year. I should be a comfort to know
that there are 2 rest stops along the way including refreshments and
porta-pottis as well as a “sag wagon” to pick you up if needed.
Alternate road route options take you along
rolling country roads. Trained volunteers are also on hand to provide first aid
and technical support if needed. We
finish 2 miles from the US border on a hill overlooking the Red River
Valley.
There will be a shelter provided
for you to relax under as we wait for all riders to complete. A barbeque lunch will be provided for all
riders as they arrive at noon with the awards presentations right after. You and your bike will then be transported
back to the starting area at Colert Beach by mid-afternoon.
Click HERE to register for Head for the Hills.
If you’d like to down-load a full description, the route map and a mail-in registration form, please click HERE [.zip]
If you’d like to down-load a full description, the route map and a mail-in registration form, please click HERE [.zip]
