The Ted Taylor & Snowball Trail is a lesser-known short, though somewhat hard-to-find, hiking trail located in the small Herb Lake Landing community near Snow Lake. This 0.3 km short trail offers a unique and scenic outdoor experience, with a 12 m elevation gain that will challenge the stereotype that Manitoba is flat. The hike takes you up steep inclines towards the top, with deep crevices along the way (be careful of your footing), and leads you to the top of the rocky limestone cliffs overlooking Wekusko lake. From here, you'll enjoy incredible views of Wekusko Lake. These cliffs were once at the bottom of Lake Agassiz, which covered much of Manitoba in prehistoric times. The orange color of the cliffs comes from a lichen that grows on the rocks.

Note that the trailhead is located off a gravel road and can be easily missed. Keep an eye out on the co-driver’s side of the gravel road for the sign to the trailhead as you enter the community. The trailhead will be on your right (co-driver’s side).

The interactive Google map should guide you straight to the trailhead.

The AllTrails hike is linked here

Please note that most residents of the Herb Lake Landing community are retirees, so we ask that you please be respectful during your visit. One thing we truly appreciate about this place is how clean and well-maintained it is. We encourage you to do your part and leave the area in even better conditions than you found it!

Please note there are NO public washrooms nearby, so plan accordingly. And as always, remember to pack out what you pack in to help preserve the natural beauty of this area of Manitoba.