The Penny Pincher Travel Blog

©Ashuntae(2020) Grand Trunk Trail The Grand Trunk Trail starts from the Perimeter Highway all the way to Beaudry Park which is a total distance of 10 Km. You can read about the first part of my hike here.  Walking the Grand Trunk Trail - Starting out  . This portion of the trail started at the Hart Road in Headingly. We were anticipating a more sheltered trail but the trees we saw in the distance was somewhat deceptive. soon we were into wide open spaces again, but a lot more scenic. ©Ashuntae(2020) Sunset Grand Trunk Trail This portion of the Grand Trunk Trail was flanked by more farmers's fields on one side and some signs of civilation in the distance in the form of a new housing project. Walking into a sunset  provided awesome views on the quiet trail flanked by expansive vistas. ©Ashuntae(2020) Goose Grand Trunk Trail For the first time we saw some wildlife on the trail. Even though the sounds of frogs are pervasive and numerous gopher holes dot the...

Headingly Grand Trunk Trail (Image: ©AAshauntae) The Grand Trunk Trail in Headingly Manitoba, Canada is an abandoned railway route. This railway was originally constructed by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and was operational from 1894 to 1972. It covers some 10km from the Perimeter Highway to the Beaudry Park. I am walking this trail in stages. This is an account of the first day and the first part of the trail. Walking the Grand Trunk Trail (Image: ©Ashuntae) The first part of the trail is virtually free of any structures or trees but instead flanked by expansive farmers' fields on either side. You do feel like you are in the middle of nowhere between the ground you are walking on and the big blue sky above. This part of the Grand Trunk trail is open so it provides no protection from the elements for several miles which means you need to dress appropriately for the walk. There are also few people you will encounter along the way which means you pretty much have the ...