Grand Forks
Community Trails Society
Grand Forks is home to spectacular people-powered trails.
We develop, maintain, and promote them.
We develop, maintain, and promote them.
This Week's Hikes
Wednesday Feb. 11 : 9:45-11:30 a.m. Edwards Pond (easy). Walk will be along flat roadsides to the pond and river, and back again, in search of birds, otters, and maybe turtles. Meet at the Ice Arena at 9:30 and carpool out to the end of Manly Meadows Road off Gilpin Road and park along the river. Or meet at the trailhead by 9:45. Hike will be under 2 hours. Dress for the weather, and bring poles and ice cleats.
Sunday Feb. 15: 1-3 p.m. Family Day hike - Bundschuh/Larry's Trail. Carpoolers leave the arena at 12:45 p.m.; leaving Gilpin Creek FSR staging area at 1 p.m. Bring cleats and poles if you have them.
Dogs on leash please. Your safety is YOUR responsibility - Follow the ABCs: Assess your ability. Boots on feet and dress for the weather, including a hat. Carry water and a snack, and hiking poles if you have them.
Wednesday Feb. 11 : 9:45-11:30 a.m. Edwards Pond (easy). Walk will be along flat roadsides to the pond and river, and back again, in search of birds, otters, and maybe turtles. Meet at the Ice Arena at 9:30 and carpool out to the end of Manly Meadows Road off Gilpin Road and park along the river. Or meet at the trailhead by 9:45. Hike will be under 2 hours. Dress for the weather, and bring poles and ice cleats.
Sunday Feb. 15: 1-3 p.m. Family Day hike - Bundschuh/Larry's Trail. Carpoolers leave the arena at 12:45 p.m.; leaving Gilpin Creek FSR staging area at 1 p.m. Bring cleats and poles if you have them.
Dogs on leash please. Your safety is YOUR responsibility - Follow the ABCs: Assess your ability. Boots on feet and dress for the weather, including a hat. Carry water and a snack, and hiking poles if you have them.
Get WinterActive in February!
Join the Grand Forks Community Trails Society annual challenge: This February, keep active every day!
Track your success and at the end of the month, enter to be eligible for a prize. Challenge your family and friends too.
You can pick up forms at the library, the Rec Centre office, or download here and print yourself:
Join the Grand Forks Community Trails Society annual challenge: This February, keep active every day!
Track your success and at the end of the month, enter to be eligible for a prize. Challenge your family and friends too.
You can pick up forms at the library, the Rec Centre office, or download here and print yourself:
2025-26 Annual Newsletter
We sent all members an email copy of the newsletter; if you didn't get it, let us know at [email protected] so we can check your listed email. You can also view it here.
We sent all members an email copy of the newsletter; if you didn't get it, let us know at [email protected] so we can check your listed email. You can also view it here.
Change in Membership Due Date
The proposal to switch all memberships to a single annual renewal date of May 1 was passed at the May 27 AGM.
We are extending all current, paid up memberships to May 1, 2026.
Come spring, you will receive a renewal reminder with your AGM notices.
Questions? email [email protected], or come to a board meeting! Members always welcome.
The proposal to switch all memberships to a single annual renewal date of May 1 was passed at the May 27 AGM.
We are extending all current, paid up memberships to May 1, 2026.
Come spring, you will receive a renewal reminder with your AGM notices.
Questions? email [email protected], or come to a board meeting! Members always welcome.
Enjoy Our Trails Safely
Our trails are open for you to enjoy on foot, skateboard, wheelchair, bicycle, skis or snowshoes!
During wet weather, please be prepared for slippery conditions, and carry appropriate gear for any emergency. ALWAYS let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Do STAY OFF muddy trails and allow them to dry out.
Our trails are open for you to enjoy on foot, skateboard, wheelchair, bicycle, skis or snowshoes!
During wet weather, please be prepared for slippery conditions, and carry appropriate gear for any emergency. ALWAYS let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Do STAY OFF muddy trails and allow them to dry out.
Hikes for Members
Twice-weekly hikes, mostly easy to moderate difficulty, lasting two hours return on Sundays, and up to four hours return on Wednesdays. Membership is required.
In addition to exploring our gorgeous geography, we do light trail maintenance (weeding, picking up trash, etc).
Full details of weekly destinations posted on our open Facebook group
Twice-weekly hikes, mostly easy to moderate difficulty, lasting two hours return on Sundays, and up to four hours return on Wednesdays. Membership is required.
In addition to exploring our gorgeous geography, we do light trail maintenance (weeding, picking up trash, etc).
Full details of weekly destinations posted on our open Facebook group
