The Brandon Hills are a set of large hills located South of the City of Brandon. Their exact origins are unknown but are thought to be created by glacial processes, however the exact process is unknown and there are a variety of theories to explain their existence.
At their highest point they stand over 300ft from the farmlands below and can be seen from the North Hill in Brandon. They are the home of a variety of different animals such as white tailed deer, coyotes, black bear, various amphibians, various birds and there have been some sights of cougar! No worries though, none have ever been confirmed.
The hills offer many kilometers of trails for hikers and bikers, however due to low maintenance of the area many trail markers are missing and it is sometimes easy to become lost. Make sure to always bring your cellphone and travel with friends. For some generic maps of the hills, go Here
September 1, 2009 at 11:35 am
I went to the Brandon hills yesterday and i have to say the trail system is really messed around. I got lost 5 times with my dog. But I did manage to see some deer crossing right infront of us, until my dog’s bark scared them off.
March 31, 2010 at 4:51 pm
i was up there today and thought I saw some cougar signs.
October 20, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Saw someone with what appeared to be a hunting rifle walking out of the trail system, heading towards the parking lot. Is hunting even legal there. With people hiking, biking, and walking through there it seems highly unlikely that it is.
October 20, 2011 at 7:52 pm
As far as I know, the area is open to hunting during hunting season. You have to be careful sometimes when walking around there.