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7.9 miles
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:39:54
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
797 ft
Altitude min
866 ft
Altitude max
856 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
00:39:54
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Bluestem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Birds Hill Provincial Park
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136476 in Trail Running
    • #130466 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Manitoba Parks

Distance is 14km. Very flat and wide with a single track in the middle. Not many ups and downs.

Classic skiing only in winter.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 12.5 km average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 13.7 km avg distance
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  • 50 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:56pm
Sep 1, 2025
 Trail in good condition for mountain bikes. Some trees are overgrown into the trail so watch for stray branches at head height!
Oct 30, 2023 @ 1:41pm
Oct 30, 2023
 reporter Inadequate snow cover for grooming.
Sep 24, 2023 @ 1:52am
Sep 24, 2023
Jul 16, 2023 @ 8:09am
Jul 16, 2023
Jul 4, 2023 @ 7:42am
Jul 4, 2023
 Great conditions for biking.
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Avg: 3.41 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluestem

        ▼ Where is Bluestem located?
        Bluestem is located in Birds Hill Provincial Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Birds Hill Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.02189, -96.88141.
        ▼ How hard is Bluestem?
        Bluestem is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluestem?
        Bluestem has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 797 ft to 866 ft.
        ▼ Is Bluestem a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bluestem is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
        ▼ How long is Bluestem?
        Bluestem is 7.9 miles long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluestem?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluestem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluestem?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluestem are:
        • July (30 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bluestem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluestem are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluestem?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 59 minutes to ride Bluestem. The trail is 7.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bluestem?
        Bluestem is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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