Pine Point Rapids — Attraction in Unorganized Division No. 1

I completed this hike on the morning of June 20 2020. I arrived at 7:30 AM and was the first one there and enjoyed having the entire trail to myself for most of the hike (just passed a few groups on the way back). When I returned to the parking lot at 10:30, it was starting to fill up but the trail didn't feel busy at all on my way back. This is one of my favourites hikes in the Whiteshell and I've hiked it many times in all seasons. It's a great one to re-visit often!

The hike begins on a wide path through the forest and arrives at a junction. I always take the trail to the right (the self-guiding 2.7 km one), as it's more scenic and interesting in the terrain. The other path is a wide, straight trail through the forest that also arrives to the first rapids and there is no elevation on that one. The scenic trail travels through a mix of forest and climbs over the rocky face of the Shield. There is a short, offshoot trail leading to a lookout point along the way, where there were beautiful views of the forest! There were quite a few muddy sections of the trail as you get closer to the first rapids... Make sure to bring extra socks and wear waterproof footwear!

At the first rapids, there is a small warming hut with a wood stove. It's a nice place to enjoy a snack! There's also picnic tables on the rocks. The rapids were beautiful! The second loop is 2.8 km and is lesser traveled than the first section of trail and it's my favourite portion of the hike as it is very scenic! This section is slightly more challenging with more ups and downs over the rocks. It leads to Acorn Falls first and then Viburnum Falls. Both are gorgeous and offer pretty views!

There were some fallen trees across the trail at various points, but they were easy to navigate. The mosquitoes were absolutely HORRENDOUS when I hiked here. I had to wear my bug head net to escape their attacks. Would highly recommend lots of bug spray and a bug net if you have. It was definitely helpful. There is an outhouse at the beginning of the trail and at the first rapids.

I hiked the full 9 km loop and it took me roughly 3 hours to complete with some photo/snack stops along the way. Pine Point is one of my favourite hikes in the Whiteshell and I love the variety of terrain and landscapes and pretty views along the way. The natural...

Been hiking here for the past 10 years or so. The views are varied and all gorgeous: the winding river, lush forest, Canadian shield, and of course the rapids themselves.

There are two trails to the first set of rapids: an easy gravel one through the forest and a moderate one through the Canadian shield. There are two benches, an outhouse, and a fire pit at this first set of rapids. From the first set of rapids is a loop trail of moderate difficulty to the second and third rapids. The first and third rapids look amazing with a sufficient water level, but the second isn't anything special.

I'd personally recommend visiting in the late summer for swimming in the first set of rapids; it's doable if you're cautious and watch your step. This latest visit was during mid-fall; while the autumn season makes for better views thanks to the change in colour, the water level is too low for rapids. Go during the summer for swimming or...

Probably one of the most popular trails in Manitoba. Parking at the trailhead seemingly fills up by noon. The main attraction of the trail would be Pine Point Rapids. Several families/groups gather around the rapids, where kids can be seen sliding down gently sloped falls. Some even slide all the way down the river which is shallow at the base of the falls (of course, with adult supervision). It can be very easy to slip, fall and slide here, so do be careful. Not sure how it would be here during the spring with stronger currents.

People shouldn't ignore the rest of the trail though. There is a fork at the beginning of trail before the rapids. It's basically, the quick, easy route vs more uneven but more scenic. Beyond Pine Point Rapids, you can continue on a loop where you can enjoy the typical Canadian shield topography and 2 small falls -...