Thunder Bay Hiking Association

Trowbridge Forest Walk, including the Centennial Park Lookout - postponed until Nov 24
2024-11-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 16 km / 20 mins.
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike. Bring snacks, water and crampons in case it is icy. This hike will be limited to 15 participants

Kingfisher Hike
2024-11-17 11:00 - 16:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 62 km / 20 mins.
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 relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunity for Naturalist interpretation. Bring a lunch and fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.

Hazelwood Conservation Trails
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6.5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 34 km / 1 hr.
We will hike the trails at Hazelwood Lake with lunch at a good spot. Bring lunch and fluids. Crampons if trail is icy. Vehicle Day Permit $5 if no LRCA Explore Pass.

The Head of the Sleeping Giant, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2024-11-06 09:00 - 18:00
Level of Difficulty: Very Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 18 km / 7 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km / 2 hrs.
We will drive from the North Site to the Kabeyun Trail parking lot. From there we will take the trail to Sawyer Bay and continue along the shore until the side trail to the head. From there, it is a steep climb to the top of the head. Total elevation difference to be hiked is about 600 meters. This event is limited to 12 participants. Bring poles, snacks and lots of fluids. Vehicle day permit $15.50 ($12.50 for seniors).

Deer Lake Mountain Trail
2024-11-02 10:00 - 17:00
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 130 km / 2 hrs.
Trailhead is 3.4 km north of Nipigon. The wooded trail starts as a gradual climb and then circles the perimeter of Deer Lake with incredible views in all directions before returning to the trailhead. We will do a spur trail overlooking No Good Lake. Bring beverages and lunch, and wear sturdy boots. Due to hunting season, please wear appropriate bright colours. This hike is limited to 14 participants. Possibility of stopping at a restaurant after the hike. Rain date is Sunday Nov. 3.

Mt. Josephine & Mt. Rose, USA
2024-11-01 09:30 - 15:00
Rescheduled from Oct 30 to Nov 1 due to weather
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 130 km / 2 hrs.
A steep challenging climb gets you to the top of Mt. Josephine, where you can sit near a rock ledge overlooking the border and Lake Superior, and back towards Grand Portage. From there, we will go to Mt. Rose, for another steady climb for more great views. This will be a fast paced hike. Due to hunting season, wear appropriate bright colors. Possibility of going to Grand Portage for early dinner or stop at the Neebing Roadhouse after. This hike will be limited to 12 participants. Passports required, no fruit, out of country medical insurance recommended.

Various Centennial Park Trails Hike
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km /2 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
We will explore the various trails that branch off the main Centennial Park trail. Cycling trails and former ski trials will add some hills to the mix. This is a dog friendly hike. Dogs must be leashed. Bring drinks and snacks. This hike is limited to 20 participants.

Devil’s Kettle Hike, Judge Magney State Park, USA
2024-10-26 09:00 - 16:00
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7 km /3.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 200 km/ 3 hrs.
In Judge Magney State Park, we will walk uphill to a long set of descending stairs leading to the Devil’s Kettle viewing platforms. The trail then meanders along the river bank until we reach a lunch spot. Return along the same trail. Passports required. No fruit. Out of country insurance recommended. Sturdy footwear and hiking poles recommended. Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of fluids. This hike is limited to 12 participants.

Finger Point Hike
2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / 1 ½ hrs.
Moderately rough trail along the shoreline of Pigeon Bay to a panoramic view of Lake Superior coastline, islands and surrounding hills. We will eat lunch at the hilltop bench. This hike will be relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation. Bring lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants

Kadunce Creek & Grand Marais Lighthouse (USA)
2024-10-18 10:00 - 15:00
* * * This hike has been cancelled * * *
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 1.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 240 km / 2 ½ hrs.
There will be two short Hikes. We will first hike Kadunce Creek, along the creek gorge. We will stop for a light snack at a spot near the gorge. Weather permitting; we will walk to the Lighthouse in Grand Marais. To be discussed at the meeting place: option to stay in Grand Marais for an early supper. This hike will be limited to 15 participants. Note: Passports are required. Out of Province medical insurance is recommended. No fresh fruit allowed across the border.

Kamview Hike
2024-10-10 13:00 - 16:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7 km /2 – 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 20 km / 20 min.
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike on x-country ski trails. Bring snacks and fluids. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.

AGM
2024-09-17 18:00 - 21:00
