Wildfire to Mantario Trail Rehab

After a year of closure following the devastating wildfires of 2025, the Province of Manitoba announced it is working on a plan to reopen the Mantario Trail in the summer of 2026 alongside local trail organizations.

The Manitoba Association of Trail Runners and the South Whiteshell Trail Association are among the groups stepping up to participate in the massive cleanup.

“There’s a mix of massive relief and pent-up energy,'“ said Moore to news of the announcement. “The Mantario Trail passes through some really special places int he Manitoba Wilderness.”

“We’ve seen a shift recently. People aren’t just asking ‘when will it be open’. They’re asking "‘how can we help’.”

Speaking to host Marjorie Dowhos on CBC’s Up To Speed, Moore, who serves as ourTrail Work Coordinator shared more details about what the trail work looks like in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Trail remains closed

Although work is underway, the trail remains closed to all traffic. If you’d like to volunteer for trailwork, please email our trailwork coordinator.

For the latest updates on trail conditions and reopening dates, runners and hikers are encouraged to monitor the Manitoba Parks website.