Thunder Bay Hiking Association

East End/Simpson Street Walk
2025-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
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

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

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.

George Burke Park Trails - start time change to 11
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:30
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

Trowbridge Forest Walk
2025-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike including a beautiful view of Lake Superior with snowshoes or crampons. Bring snacks and water. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time 4-5km/2hrs

CANCELLED: George Burke Park Trails
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:30

Ruby Lake Hike -CHANGED TO RED ROCK MOUNTAIN HIKE/SNOWSHOE with a 10:00 am start
2025-03-22 10:00 - 18:00
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 200 km / 2.5 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $14
This hike travels along the crests and valleys of Red Rock Mountain. This moderate climb provided panoramic vistas of the town of Red Rock, Nipigon and Black Bay. We will hike part of the Nipigon-Red Rock Trail to Lloyd’s Lookout, with possible option of Eagles Landing. Bring crampons and possibly snowshoes as well as lunch and fluids.

Flett Tunnel Hike CHANGED TO HIGH FALLS CANADA
2025-03-16 10:00 - 15:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 59.5 km / 45 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4
We will drive to the trailhead at the Canadian Visitors Centre near the U.S. border. From here we will snowshoe to High Falls and possibly Middle Falls, and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace snowshoe. There is a $2.00 per vehicle parking fee at the Visitors Centre. Bring lunch or snack, and fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.

Slate River Snowshoe changed to URBAN HIKE
2025-03-06 11:00 - 15:30
Due to conditions of the Slate River this will now be an urban hike. The hike will be approx. 12 km and begin at the South Site Meeting place. We will do a circle route mainly on hike/bike paths along the Neebing River. Some areas may be a little icy so you might want to bring crampons. Possibility of going for lunch or coffee afterwards.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 12 km / 3.5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Lappe Nordic Snowshoe
2025-03-02 13:00 - 15:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4 km / 2 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a
Join us for a nice easy snowshoe on nice new trails at the Lappe Nordic Ski Centre. The kitchen may be open that day so come early and enjoy some authentic Finn Pancakes! This snowshoe is limited to 12 people. There is a charge of $5.00 to use the trails, payable at the Centre.

Memory Road to Big Trout Bay and Beyond Snowshoe
2025-02-26 10:00 - 16:30
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 km / 3 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / 2 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8
The trailhead begins along Memory Road, at the Nature Conservancy of Canada parking lot. We will snowshoe along a trail to the rocky beach at Big Trout Bay. We will then snowshoe up a steep hill to a nice lookout and return the same way. This will be a fast-paced hike. Bring a lunch and fluids. Possibility of stopping at the Neebing afterwards. This snowshoe is limited to 12 participants

Hazelwood Conservation Trails
2025-02-22 10:30 - 14:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5.5 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 35 km / 1 hr.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4
The Mystery Hike will be Snowshoeing the trails at Hazelwood Conservation Area. Bring lunch and fluids. Possibility of stopping at a restaurant in the area afterwards. Vehicle Day Permit $5 if no LRCA Explore Pass (alternatively a pass can be borrowed from a Thunder Bay Public Library). This hike or snowshoe is limited to 12 participants

Thompson Lake/Rabbit Mountain Snowshoe: Rescheduled to Sun. Feb. 23
2025-02-16 11:00 - 16:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5.5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 54 km / 45 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4
We will snowshoe/hike the east side of Rabbit Mountain. There will be a steady uphill beside cliffs through sugar maple, birch and old white spruce to Thompson Lake. We will return the same way. Bring a lunch and beverages. This snowshoe is limited to 20 participants

Pigeon River Border Trail Canada Snowshoe
2025-02-15 10:00 - 17:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 3-4 hr.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 150 km / 3 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10
The trailhead is located at the Old Border Road. We will hike or snowshoe along the Pigeon River, cross a narrow bridge, and continue on to the Arrow River/Pigeon River confluence, where we will have lunch. We will return the same way. This snowshoe is limited to 15 participants.

Cross Country Ski, Kakabeka Falls Prov. Park
2025-02-09 12:30 - 15:30
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5-10 km / 2-3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 112 km/ 1 hr.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8
This is a relaxed pace X-Country ski. Participants must purchase a Daily Vehicle Permit online, through the Ontario Parks Reservations system or have a 2024 Ontario Parks Permit. This ski is limited to 13 participants.

Snowshoe on McIntyre River & Potluck
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 -12 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
We will snowshoe on the McIntyre River. After the snowshoe we will have a potluck at the Hike Leader’s house. Please bring something to share. This snowshoe is limited to 20 participants.

McIntyre River Walk- cancelled due to weather
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a
This is an urban hike along the McIntyre River Trail from Memorial Avenue through Confederation College to Lakehead University and return by the same route. This hike is limited to 20 participants

Kingfisher Lake Hike or Snowshoe
2025-01-26 13:00 - 17:30
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 50 km / 1 hr.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4
This is a lovely hike/snowshoe following a well-marked trail through different forests with views of Kingfisher Lake. There are some short hills. If snowshoes are not needed, anti-slip crampons for your boots might be an asset. This is a dog friendly hike. Dogs must be leashed at all times. This hike is limited to 15 participants

CANCELLED: High Falls Canada to Lookout Snowshoe
2025-01-19 10:00 - 16:00
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 3 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 59.5 km / 45 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4
We will drive to the trailhead at the Canadian Visitors Centre near the US border. From here we will snowshoe up to High Falls and possibly Middle Falls, and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace snowshoe. There is a $2.00 per vehicle parking fee at the Visitors Centre. This snowshoe will be limited to 20 participants.

Grand Trunk Railroad Hike or Snowshoe
2025-01-18 13:30 - 16:30
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5.5 km / 1.5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 16 km / 10 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2
Take an easy walk along the abandoned Grand Trunk rail bed. Join the Hike Leaders at their home after the hike, for refreshments. Appetizers would be appreciated. This hike is limited to 15 participants.

Introduction to Snowshoeing - Kamview
2025-01-12 12:45 - 17:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.5 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 2- km / 30 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2
Learn the basics of snowshoeing at a relaxed pace. Snowshoe day pass $8.50 or a Nordic Trails Pass. Snowshoe Rental $10.00. Let the Hike Leader know if you need rentals or have questions. Warm up in Chalet after snowshoe. This snowshoe is limited to 13 participants.

Cascades/Shuniah Mines Hike or Snowshoe
2025-01-05 11:00 - 15:00
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7.5 km / 3 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Starting from the Cascades parking lot, we will hike or snowshoe (depending on the conditions) south of the Cascades Conservation area to the top of the mesa in the Shuniah Mines biking area. We will stop for a lunch overlooking Lake Superior and Mount Baldy. Bring along a lunch and fluids, and possibly crampons. Additional Fee: $5.00 parking fee or Explorer Card. This hike is limited to 18 participants.

Last day to purchase TBHA membership for Early Bird rate
2024-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
Memberships for 2025 are available at https://tbha.ca/membership/

Trowbridge Forest After Dusk Hike or Snowshoe-Date Changed
2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
We will hike or snowshoe the Balsam Connector trail hiking under the stars and return back to the parking lot. Bring fluids, crampons and a headlamp or small flashlight. This hike is limited to 12 participants.

Middlebrun Bay Hike or Snowshoe, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2024-12-15 10:00 - 17:00
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.6 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km / 2 hrs.
We will hike or snowshoe to Middlebrun Bay on Lake Superior, near Silver Islet. This is an easy hike with flat sections. This distance of 4.6 km ranks as an easy hike. We will have lunch at Middlebrun Bay Beach. This hike will be relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants. There is a fee of approximately $18.00 for Ontario daily vehicle Park Permit or Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Library)

Annual TBHA Christmas Walkabout and Potluck
2024-12-08 18:00 - 20:30
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 1 hr 30mins.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Join us for our Christmas Walkabout and Potluck. We will meet in the Westminster Church Parking Lot at 6:00 pm and do a short walk on trails and streets in the neighbourhood. After the walk we will have a Potluck together in the Church basement. Please bring something to share. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided by the TBHA. This event will be limited to 35 participants

James Duncan Nature Trail Hike or Snowshoe, including Mt. Mollie Spur Trail
2024-12-04 09:00 - 17:00
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 km / 5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 92 km / 1 hr 30 mins.
The hike starts across from the Little Trout Bay parking lot. A challenging hike along a mountain ridge with spectacular overviews. We will stop for lunch at Mt. Mollie, and return the same way. This hike will be limited to 12 participants. Bring lunch and fluids. Vehicle Day Permit $5 if no LRCA Explore Pass.

Mills Block Forest Hike or Snowshoe
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:30
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a / n/a
We will hike or snowshoe along an old logging road past a beaver dam, then up a hill to loop around and back down. This hike will be limited to 20 participants. $5.00 parking fee or LRCA Explore Parking Pass.

Trowbridge Forest Walk, including the Centennial Park Lookout - postponed until Nov 24
2024-11-24 13:00 - 16:00
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.
