Thunder Bay Hiking Association

George Burke Park Trails - start time change to 11
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
Hike/potluck postponed from earlier date to Sat. April 19 and time changed to 11:00
We will meet at the Hike Leader’s home and then hike the nearby trails around George Burke Park. After the hike we will have a pot luck at the hike leader’s home. Please bring something to share. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.5km/2.5hrs

Chippewa Lagoon Walk
2025-04-23 10:00 - 13:00
This will be a bird friendly hike around the Lagoon at Chippewa. Bring your binoculars. This is a slow-paced hike limited to 20 participants. This is a dog friendly hike.
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4-5 km/2 hrs.

Middlebrun Bay, Sleeping Giant Park
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:30
We will hike to Middlebrun Bay on Lake Superior, near Silver Islet. This is an easy hike with flat sections. The distance of 4.6 km ranks as an easy hike. We will have lunch at Middlebrun Bay Beach. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation. This hike is limited to 20 participants. There is a fee of approximately $17 for Ontario Park Daily Vehicle nonpeak Permit, if the vehicle does not have an Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from a Thunder Bay Public Library).
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.6 km/4 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km/2 hrs. Suggested gas contribution: $11

East End/Simpson Street Walk
2025-05-07 10:00 - 13:00
A leisure walk around the East End and Simpson Street, with a discussion of historical significance of this part of Thunder Bay. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km/2 hrs

Kingfisher Hike
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:30
We will hike around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Outdoor Education Centre. The trail is well groomed, with a combination of flat sections and gentle slopes. We will have lunch at the lookout near North Camp. This hike will be a relaxed hike to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunity for Naturalist Interpretation. Bring a lunch and fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants
Hiking Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5km/2hrs
Travel Distance: 50km/1hr Recommended Gas Contribution: $4

Ridge Trail and Dog Falls Hike
2025-05-14 09:30 - 16:00
The outing starts and ends from the parking lot at the gate before the Hydro Generating Station at the start of the Silver Falls hiking trail. We’ll follow the Silver Falls hiking trail to Dog Falls and then continue along the river to the north end. The trail then ascends out of the valley at which point we will return along the ridge trail overlooking the Dog River before descending along the Portage Trail back to the vehicles. Total elevation difference to be hiked is about 500 metres. This hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Levle of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 km/5 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km/1.5 hrs Recommended Gas Contribution: $7

Country Roads Bike
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00
Starting at the Neebing Roadhouse parking lot we will bike down some country roads, to the Harstone Bridge and return the same way (weather permitting). We will stop at the Neebing for a refreshment afterwards.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Biking Distance/Biking Time: 45 km/ 2-3hrs

Lower Kama (Kama Cliffs Trail)
2025-05-24 10:00 - 19:00
This hike begins with a 100 meter climb up and to and along a ridge with spectacular lookouts. We will stop for lunch at one of the lookouts, then return the same way.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km/5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 250 km/3 hrs Suggested Gas Contribution: $20

Hazelwood Lake Paddle
2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:30
Enjoy this relaxed pace paddle. Bring your P.F.D., safety gear, lunch, water, hat and sunscreen. This paddle will be limited to 10 participants.
LRCA $5.00 parking fee or Explore Card. (Alternatively a LRCA Explore Card may be borrowed from a Thunder Bay Public Library in advance).
Level of Difficutly: Intermediate
Paddle Distance/Paddle Time: 5-10km/3hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 40km/1hr Suggested Gas contribution $3

Finger Point & High Falls Hike
2025-06-01 10:00 - 16:30
We will hike into Finger Point with great views of Pigeon Bay and Lake Superior. Bring drinks and lunch to enjoy at the lookout. We will hike into High Falls after lunch. This hike will be limited to 25 participants. Note: There will be a parking fee of approximately $2 as this is a Provincial Park.
Level of Difficutlty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km/3.5hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 120 km/2 hrs Suggested gas contribution: $9

Mink Mountain
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00
A 600’ climb for spectacular views of Lake Superior, Sturgeon Bay & Isle Royale. Some rock scrambling: wear sturdy footwear. Bring a lunch and a drink.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Time: 5-6 km/3hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100km/1.5hrs Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Urban Walk & LRCA Presentation
2025-06-09 09:30 - 14:00
We will walk to the Neebing River Barrier from the South Site parking lot where the LRCA will review how their trapping program works. It’s a chance to see a live Sea Lamprey, along with the identification of other fish species that navigate the Neebing River. We will then continue the walk to the Neebing River Diversion Structure to find out how the floodway was designed to prevent flooding in the intercity area. We will then walk back to the South Site. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4-5km/3hrs

MacKenzie River & Falls Hike
2025-06-13 11:00 - 16:30
This trail follows the MacKenzie River from the MacKenzie Inn parking lot to a waterfall. The trail may be slippery when wet and some rock scrambling is required. Bring a lunch and fluids. This hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km/3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 52 km /45 Min. Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Bike - start time changed to 10:30
2025-06-19 10:30 - 13:30
We will bike from the parking lot of the Mary J.L. lack Library into the Rosslyn area and beyond and then return to the library. This bike will be limited to 10 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Biking Distance/Biking Time: 40-45 km/2-3hrs

McIntryre River Walk
2025-06-20 13:00 - 16:00
This is an urban hike along the McIntyre River Trail from Memorial Avenue through Confederations College to Lakehead University and return by the same route. This hike is limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7 km/2.5 hrs

Clavet Bay - now LEHTINEN'S BAY
2025-06-28 09:30 - 16:30
From our meeting place we will drive out to S. Kabeyun Trailhead, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. We will take the trail to Tee Harbour, a former logging road so the trail is wide and gently rolling. We’ll enjoy the view and continue on the Lehtinen’s Bay. This will be an out and back of approx. 15.4 km. Vehicle day pass approximately $21 (if no Ontario Park Pass) (Alternatively a Park Pass may be borrowed from any Thunder Bay Public Library in advance). This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 15.4 km/4.5hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 155.6 km/ 2 hrs Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

High Falls/ Middle Falls Hike-cancelled
2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00
After we meet at the South Site, we will drive to the trailhead at the Canadian Visitors Centre near the U.S. border. From there will hike up to High Falls and then to Middle Falls and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace hike. Bring a lunch and fluid. There is a $2 per vehicle parking fee at the Visitor Centre.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6km/3hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 59.5km/45mins Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Paddle & Potluck – Shebandowan
2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:30
We will meet at Harriet & Doug’s home at 10:00 am to unload kayaks/canoes and drop off potluck items. Bring your own kayak/canoe, PFD & safety gear and a bathing suit. We will paddle the shorelines of Shebandowan Lake, after which we will return for a potluck lunch and refreshments. This paddle is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Paddling Distance: /2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 100 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Middlebrun Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Park
2025-07-13 10:00 - 17:00
We will hike to Middlebrun Bay on Lake Superior, near Silver Islet. This is an easy hike with flat sections. The distance of 4.6 km ranks as an easy hike. We will have lunch at Middlebrun Bay Beach. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation. Possibility of dessert at Silver Islet Store after the hike. There is a fee of approximately $21.00 for Ontario daily Vehicle Park Permit or 2025 Ontario Park Pass. (Alternatively, a Park Pass may be borrowed from any Thunder Bay Public Library in advance.).
This hike will be limited to 20 participants
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.6 km /4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 160 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

CANCELLED due to rain -Old Border Trail – Pigeon River
2025-07-16 10:00 - 16:30
The trailhead begins at Old Border Rd, off Devon Rd. We will hike along the Pigeon River to the Arrow River/Pigeon River Confluence and return. Bring a snack and drink for a break along the way. There will be a limit of 20 participants on this hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 132 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Brunner Trail, Dorion
2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:30
This 2.7 km loop takes you through a Boreal Forest to the top of a hill for views of Lake Superior where we will stop for lunch. We will start walking down an old road, which leads to a steep climb of approximately 270 feet in elevation, which may be challenging for novice hikers. Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids. Option of getting ice cream/snack and hiking a short trail at Hurkett Cove, Dorion, afterwards.
This hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 2.7 km /2 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 144 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Pounsford Lake Paddle, Sleeping Giant Park
2025-07-24 09:30 - 15:00
Enjoy this relax pace paddle. Bring your kayak/canoe, PFD, safety gear, lunch, drink, and swimming trunks. Participants must purchase a Daily Vehicle Permit online or have a 2025 Ontario Parks permit. This paddle is limited to 7 participants.
Level of Difficulty:Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5-6 km /2.5 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 134 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Cancelled: Clavet Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Park
2025-08-03 09:30 - 16:30
CANCE:LLED DUE TO UNEXPECTED COMMITMENT FOR HIKE LEADER
From the Thunder Bay Lookout, we will hike down a long steep hill to a flat section of land, and then make our way to Clavet Bay, overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. Trail is very slippery when wet with some boggy sections. We recommend gloves and boots with a good grip for crossing boulders and loose rock. Vehicle Day Pass approximately $21 (if no Ontario Park Pass). (Alternatively, a Park Pass may be borrowed from any Thunder Bay Public Library in advance.) This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 11 km /4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 140 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Welch Mountain Hike
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:30
One of our favorites, this trail is relatively close to town and offers many levels of hiking experience. We will hike to the “George Rhine Lookout” and then continue past the North Lookout and to adjacent lookouts. Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km. / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120 km/ 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8

Big Trout Bay Hike
2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00
The trailhead begins at the James Duncan Trail Parking lot off Memory Road. We will hike along a trail to the rocky beach at Big Trout Bay on Lake Superior and return. Bring a lunch and water for a break on the beach at Big Trout Bay. This hike is limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6.7 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 100 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8

Kingfisher Hike
2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:00
We will hike around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Outdoor Education Centre. This trail is well groomed with a combination of flat sections and gentle slopes. We will have lunch at the lookout near North Camp. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunity for Naturalist Interpretation. Bring a lunch and fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 /2 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 50 km/ 1 hr.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Terry Fox 45 Anniversary Sleeping Giant Hike - TEAM: TBHA - Going Places
2025-09-01 07:00
Join our team, Thunder Bay Hiking Association – Going Places, for the TERRY FOX 45TH ANNIVERSARY SLEEPING GIANT HIKE on Sep. 1, 2025, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. This event is a partnership with the Terry Fox Foundation and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
More information can be found at https://terryfox.org/all-events/sleeping-giant-hike/ To register on our team, or as an individual, go to https://events.terryfox.ca/112670 . Thunder Bay Hiking Association is listed under Hike Teams.
The hikes are not being led by TBHA but rather this is an opportunity for hikers to participate in one of the hikes (of varying difficulty) to support cancer research.

Red Rock Mountain Trail - Cancelled due to weather
2025-09-03 10:00 - 17:00
This hike goes along the crests and valleys of Red Rock Mountain. This moderate climb provides panoramic vistas of the town of Red Rock, Nipigon River and Black Bay. Bring refreshments and lunch, and wear appropriate footwear. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7 km / 3 hrs 30 min.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 200 km/ 2 hrs 30 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $14

Cascades Conservation Area
2025-09-05 10:30 - 13:30
We will hike some of the trails in the area. If the weather is nice, bring your lunch and we can eat at the picnic tables after. Don’t forget to bring your Explorers Card or pay $5.00 at the kiosk. This hike is limited to 15 people.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2-3 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

West Ruby Lake- Cancelled due to road conditions
2025-09-06 09:00 - 18:00
Due to the road conditions this hike is cancelled.
Just past Nipigon, we will hike up a steep incline to a loop trail with several spectacular views of Ruby Lake and Lake Superior. Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4-5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance:220 km/ 3 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $16
