Thunder Bay Hiking Association

Chippewa Park/Lagoons Trail
2025-09-19 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
This will be an easy walk around the lagoons at Chippewa Park. Bring binoculars in case there are interesting birds. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 16 km/ 20 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

The Head of the Sleeping Giant Hike
2025-09-20 09:30 - 18:30
Leaving from the North Meeting Site, we will drive to the South Kabeyun Trail Parking Lot. From there we will hike the trail to Sawyer Bay and continue to the side trail to the Head. Hiking distance is about 18 km with a 600-meter elevation difference. Bring poles, sturdy footwear, lunch, snacks and plenty of fluids. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
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.
Level of Difficulty: Very Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 18 km / 7 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 160 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Pearson Wetlands
2025-09-25 10:00 - 16:30
Explore the Nature Conservancy of Canada trail. This large mesa overlooks Pearson Wetlands and is a designated conservation reserve. The trail starts out with a difficult climb up a rocky cliff, to the top of a mesa that has a moderate loop. Bring a lunch and beverage. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7;5 km /4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 85 km/ 1.5 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $6

High Falls & Lookout – Canada
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:30
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 we will hike up to High Falls and a nice lookout and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace hike. Bring a lunch and fluid. There will be a parking fee of approximately $2.00 as this is a Provincial Park. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km /3 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 60 km/ 45 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Oberg/Leveaux Mountains Hike, USA
2025-10-01 09:00 - 18:00
Enjoy the maple tree colors, just south of Lutsen Mountain. Bring lunch and fluids. Passport is required and out of country insurance is recommended. No fresh fruit is allowed across the border. We may stop for supper on the way home. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 320 km / 4 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $22

Thompson Lake and Lookout
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00
From the trailhead at Hunter Lane in the Municipality of Neebing, we will hike well-groomed trails to Thompson Lake and the Lookout. The trails are mainly uphill but on gentle slopes through maple forests. The forests are likely to be in full colour at this time of the year. We will eat lunch at the lookout. This will be a relaxed pace hike to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants and will be a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 54 km / 45 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Camp Duncan Get-Together
2025-10-05 11:00 - 20:00
Join us for a relaxing afternoon at Camp Duncan on Loon Lake. There will be hiking, biking and paddling. Swimming is also an option, depending on the weather. There will be a BBQ available please bring something to BBQ and a salad or dessert to share. A campfire is also an option. A monetary donation to the camp would be appreciated.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: /2 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 90 km / 1 hr. 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

McIntyre River Walk
2025-10-10 10:30 - 14:30
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 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Little Trout Bay to Big Trout Bay and Mount Mollie
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:30
This hike starts across from the Little Trout Bay parking lot. A challenging trail along a mountain ridge with spectacular overviews. We’ll continue to Big Trout Bay and take the spur trail to Mt. Mollie, where we’ll have lunch and enjoy the views to the south and east. Return will be along the same route to Little Trout Bay. Total elevation gain will be in the order of 580 meters with steep climbs and descents. This hike is limited to 12 people. This will be a fast-paced hike and tough as well. Additional fees: LRCA parking fee $5.00 or LRCA Explore Card.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 92 km / 1 hr. 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Kamview Hike
2025-10-19 13:00 - 17:30
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike on x-country ski trails. Bring snacks and fluids. This hike is limited to 15 participants
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7 km / 2 – 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 20 km / 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

Lizard-Downey Lakes Loop
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
We will drive to Silver Mountain and hike a loop by 2 lakes with an overview of South Gillies. Brink water and lunch/snacks. This hike will be limited to 17 people. Due to hunting season, wear appropriate bright colors.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8-10 km / 3 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 130 km / 2 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Deer Lake Mountain Trail
2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00
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 colors. This hike is limited to 14 participants. Possibility of stopping at a restaurant after the hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 220 km / 2.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Various Centennial Park Trails Hike
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:30
We will explore the various trails that branch off the main Centennial Park trail. Cycling trails and former ski trails 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.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Hazelwood Conservation Trails
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00
We will hike the trails at Hazelwood Lake with lunch at a good spot. Bring lunch and fluids. Vehicle Day Permit $5 if no LRCA Explore pass. This hike is limited to 16 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6.5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 34 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Nanabosho Lookout Trail, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2025-11-12 08:30 - 18:00
Very Difficult – for experienced & well conditioned hikers only! Please Note: Meeting time changed to 8:30 am
We will drive from the north side to the Kabeyun Trail Parking Lot. From there we will take the Sawyer Bay Trail to the Talus Lake
Trail and then the Chest Trail to the Nanabosho Lookout. This lookout is a remarkable vantage point that over looks the entire Sibley
Peninsula, with views of Marie Louise Campgroud, Sawyer Bay, Hoorigan Bay, Clavet Bay, Silver Islet and Porphyry Island. We will return
To the Talus Lake Trail and Continue South to the Kabeyun Trail at Lehtinen’s Bay. From this point we hike 7.5 km on the Kabeyun Trail
To the parking lot. Total elevation climb is about 600 meters. Bring poles, snacks, lots of fluids and energy. This is not a dog friendly hike.
This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Very Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 21 km / 7 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 160 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

Marina Park and Urban Walk
2025-11-14 13:30 - 15:30
This will be a leisurely walk at the Marina Park and along McVicar Creek and return to the parking lot. This is a dog friendly hike, and your dog must be on a leash. This hike will be limited to 15 participants. If time permits there will be the option to stop for a hot beverage along the way.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 1 1/2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Trowbridge Forest Walk including Centennial Park Lookout
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike including a beautiful view of Lake Superior. Bring snacks, water and crampons in case it is icy. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 16 km / 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

Finger Point Hike
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:30
We will hike a moderately rough trail along the shoreline of Pigeon Bay to a panoramic view of the Lake Superior shoreline, 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. This hike will be limited to 20 participants and will be a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 100 km / 1 hr 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Mills Block Forest Hike or Snowshoe
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
We will hike or snowshoe along an old logging road past a beaver dam, then up a hill to loop around and then back down. This hike will be limited to 20 participants. $5 parking fee or LRCA Explore Card.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Annual Christmas Walkabout & Potluck
2025-12-07 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for our annual Christmas Walkabout and Potluck for Members. We will go for a short walk around the neighbourhood and then have a Potluck afterwards. Please bring something to share. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided by the TBHA. This event will be limited to 35 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 3 km / 1 hr 15 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Kingfisher Lake Hike or Snowshoe
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:30
We will hike or snowshoe around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Kingfisher Lake Outdoor 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 will be a relaxed pace hike to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 62 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $5

Trowbridge Forest After Dusk Snowshoe or Hike
2025-12-17 18:00 - 21:00
We will hike the Balsam Connector trail, hiking under the stars and return to the parking lot. Bring fluids, crampons and headlamp or small flashlight. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Prince & Jarvis Snowshoe or Hike
2025-12-21 10:00 - 16:00
The hike starts from approximately 7 km on south Walker Road in Neebing Township, follows an old cross-country ski trail up a mesa with nice views of Prince and Jarvis Bays to a beautiful lookout over Lake Superior. The trail passes through some old growth forests, by a big pond, to a nice lunch spot on Lake Superior in Mink Bay and loops back up a valley with great views of the surrounding cliffs. Depending on conditions this could be either a snowshoe or a hike. Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike is limited to 20 participants, and will be a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 90 km / 1hr 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7
