Thunder Bay Hiking Association

Trowbridge Forest (previously Camp Duncan/Pass Lake Lookout)
2026-02-28 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Hike changed location and is now Trowbridge Forest. More details will be posted soon.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km./ 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: Suggested Gas Contribution:

Lappe Nordic Snowshoe
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:30
We will carpool to Lappe Nordic Ski Centre (3160 Kam-Current Rd). Enjoy a relaxing snowshoe on groomed trails. Some hills, but beautiful trails a most spruce, cedar and ski trails. (no dogs please) Dress appropriately and bring your own snowshoes. Lappe Nordic does not rent snowshoes. You can enjoy a sauna and shower for a $2.00 fee. This snowshoe is limited to 12 people.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4 km / 2 hrs. 30 min.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 30 km./ 1 hr.

Nipigon-Red Rock Trail (previously East Ruby Lake) Hike or Snowshoe
2026-03-14 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Meeting Time: 10:00 am (Meeting Place will be in your confirmation email)

PLEASE NOTE: The Ruby Lake East Hike needed to be changed to Nipigon-Red Rock Trail. It’s a great hike for new members to see the trails to the East of us.

Meeting Time Also Changed to 10:00 am

This hike travels along the crests and valleys of Red Rock Mountain. This moderate climb provides 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. Bring crampons and possibly snowshoes as well as lunch and fluids. This hike or snowshoe is limited to 15 participants
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km /2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 230 km / 3 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Loch Lomond Lake & Return
2026-03-21 11:00 - 16:00
We will snowshoe the trails at Loch Lomond. There is a $5.00 charge at the resort for snowshoeing. Please pay inside. We will stop for lunch at the lake. There is an option to stay for refreshments at the resort after. Limit to 15 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7- 8 km./ 4 hrs.

CANCELLED: Ridge Trail & Dog Falls Hike or Snowshoe
2026-03-25 10:00 - 17:30
This hike is CANCELLED
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.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 km /5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / 1 ½ hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Middlebrun Bay, Sleeping Giant Park
2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:00
We will hike 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 $16 for Ontario daily vehicle Park Permit or Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the 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

RESCHEDULED to Tues Apr. 7: Boulevard Lake & Fisherman’s Park Walk
2026-04-03 13:00 - 16:30
Enjoy this relaxed pace walk around Boulevard Lake and visit Fisherman’s Park, a quaint little park. Bring water, snacks and crampons
in case it is icy. This is a dog friendly hike, and dogs must be on a leash. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 2.5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

CANCELLED: Tues Apr. 7: Boulevard Lake & Fisherman’s Park Walk
2026-04-07 13:00 - 16:30

CANCELLED - McIntyre River Walk
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:30
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
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 25 participants. This will be a slow-paced urban hike.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Kingfisher CHANGED to SILVER ISLET LOOP Hike
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:30
We will walk the Sleeping Giant Park and Silver Islet roads in a loop starting at the Middlebrun Bay trailhead. This is an easy 6 km hike on paved roads with flat sections and gentle hills. We will travel in a counterclockwise loop to Silver Islet, where we will eat lunch at the picnic tables on the Silver Islet Pier. We will return to the trailhead via the Avenue and Camp Bay. The scenery along the shoreline of Lake Superior is spectacular, with views of the Sleeping Giant, Pie Island, Trowbridge Island and Isle Royale. The Avenue passes by the historic Silver Islet General Store and miners’ cabins. This hike is relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist and historical interpretation. The hike will be limited to 20 participants. There is a fee of approximately $16 for an Ontario
daily vehicle park permit (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Thunder Bay Public Library). This is a dog friendly hike and will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 4 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km / 2 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

George Burke Park Trails and Potluck
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00
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 potluck at the hike leader’s home. Please bring something to share. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.5 km/ 2.5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Westfort Urban Hike
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30
We will walk from the South Side Meeting place into Westfort along sidewalks and pathways. We will visit the Mountdale Boat Launch on the Kam River and walk over the CN Railway yard using the old Pedestrian Bridge. This hike is limited to 20 participants. This is a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Urban City Discovery Hike – Waverley Park Tour
2026-05-14 12:30 - 14:00
A midday stroll around the historic Waverley Park District and neighbourhoods featuring parks and heritage homes. This is a dog friendly hike. There is no limit to the number of participants on this outing. https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/heritage-walking-tours.aspx#Waverley-Park
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 1.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Middlebrun Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2026-05-16 11:00 - 17:00
Please note: Hike was rescheduled to Sat. May 16, 2026 from Sunday, May 17
We will hike a mainly flat trail to the shoreline of Middlebrun Bay. There is a wide sand beach with a panoramic view of the Lake Superior shoreline, islands and surrounding coves. We will eat lunch at the beach, with an opportunity for a swim. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist Interpretation. This hike is limited to 20 participants and will be a dog friendly hike. There is a fee of approximately $21 for Ontario Parks Daily vehicle permit or Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Public Library)
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6.4 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 164 km /2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $12

Country Roads Bike
2026-05-20 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. This bike will be limited to 10 cyclists.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 45 km/ 2-3 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Neebing River – Fort William Hike
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:00
We will walk from the South Side Meeting Place, along the Neebing River pathway into Fort William and loop our way back. This is a dog friendly hike. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 kms/ 4 hr.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Finger Point & High Falls Hike
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30
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 Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 kms / 3.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Hazelwood Lake Paddle
2026-05-31 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy this relaxed pace paddle. Bring your PFD, safety gear, lunch, water, hat and sunscreen. There is a $5 parking fee or a LRCA Explore Card. This paddle is limited to 10 participants
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 – 10 kms / 3.5 hr.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 40 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $3

Chippewa Lagoon Bike or Hike (bike cancelled but Hike went)
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:30
We will meet at Chippewa Park parking lot, where you can either Hike – 5 km; or Bike 15 km on the Lag dikes. The biking will continue on Camp Road to Brule Bay and return. This event will be limited to 12 hikers and 12 bikers. The hike will be a dog friendly hike
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 Km (Hike) OR 15 Km (Bike)
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Camp Duncan Cleanup Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00
Join the Camp Duncan staff for their annual Clean-up Saturday. We will meet at 9:00 am at the camp and work until 1:00 pm. A bbq lunch will be served. You can stay and mingle with Camp Staff. Jobs to be done include cabin clean-up, kitchen & dining room clean-up, clean-up of brush/leaves, cutting and splitting firewood and grass cutting. There is no limit to the number of participants on this outing.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: n/a
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Waterfront Trail Roll & Stroll - International Trails Day
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:30
Saturday June 6, 2026, is International Trails Day, and the Waterfront Trail Rotary Community Action Team is planning a mass participation Roll & Stroll event to celebrate the occasion and draw attention to the desire of Thunder Bay residents to have a Waterfront Trail. We will start at Marina Park, at the Children’s Playground, and continue along Marina Park Drive to the North Water Street Lookout. Please note that the start time is 11:00 am
https://thunderbaywaterfronttrail.com/trail-progression-events#:~:text=EVENT%20NOTICE:%20Join%20the%20Waterfront,Marketplace%20Square%20by%20the%20Delta%20.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4 km.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Urban City Discovery Hike - Vickers Park Tour
2026-06-11 12:30 - 14:00
A midday stroll around the historic Vickers Park district and neighbourhoods featuring park and heritage homes. This is a dog friendly hike. There Is no limit to the number of participants on this hike.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km/ 1.5 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

CANCELLED: Lower Kama (Kama Cliffs Trail)
2026-06-13 10:00 - 19:00
HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
This hike begins with a 100 meter climb up 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 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 250 km / 3 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $20

Hogarth Forest Hike
2026-06-17 10:00 - 13:00
We will hike through the Hogarth Forest, off of the 25th Sideroad. Possibility of going for coffee at the Evergreen Pharmacy. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 30 km / 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

MacKenzie River & Falls Hike
2026-06-25 10:00 - 15:00
Please note: Start time is now 10:00 am
The 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: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 3 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 52 km / 45 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Mink Mountain Hike CANCELLED
2026-06-28 11:00 - 16:00
Sorry – this hike needed to be CANCELLED
We will hike up a loop trail along the shorelines of Mink Bay and Sturgeon Bay Narrows to several panoramic views of the Lake Superior shoreline, islands and surrounding hills. The trail consists of some flat sections at the shoreline and on top of Mink Mountain, with steep climbs to and from the top. We will eat lunch at the Sturgeon Bay lookout and enjoy a second viewing break at the Mink Bay lookout. Bring a lunch or snack. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist Interpretation. This hike is limited to 20 participants. This is a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediat
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5.6 km / 3 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance:110 km / 1.5 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8

Cascades and Beyond
2026-07-02 10:00 - 16:30
Explore the Cascades Conservation Area and surrounding trails. The first 5 Km will feature easy to intermediate hiking, with a stop (outside the Cascades Conservation Area) at one of the bridges leading to Trowbridge Falls. After walking along the Current River to the Cascades Rapids, hikers will continue outside of the park proper (includes rock scrambling and some steep sections/narrow trails) to enjoy three other water spots. Please bring and lunch and fluids. Parking at Cascades requires a $5.00 fee or Lakehead Conservation Explore Card. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 9 km / 5.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance:n/a

Prince and Jarvis Hike
2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:30
The hike starts from approximately 7 km on south Walker Road in Neebing Township. It follows an old cross-country ski trail up a mesa with views of Prince and Jarvis Bays to a great lookout over Lake Superior. The trail passes through some old growth forest, by a big pond, to a nice lunch spot in Mink Bay. The trail loops up a valley with views of surrounding cliffs. There could be wet areas along the trail. Bring lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike is limited to 16 participants
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 90 km /1 hr 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

RESCHEDULED -Lehtinen's Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Park
2026-07-11 09:30 - 17:00
This hike that was originally to happen on June 20, 2026 is now rescheduled to Sat. July 11 at 9:30 am. Please use the original link in the Member Schedule if you wish to register (unless you had already registered for the earlier date).
From our meeting place we will drive out to S. Kabeyun Trailhead, Sleeping Giant Prov. Park. We will take the trail to Tee Harbour, which is 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 is approx. $21 if no Ont. Park Pass.). (Alternatively, a Park Pass might be borrowed free from a Thunder Bay Public Library branch in advance). This hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 15.4 km / 4.0 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 155.6 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

CANCELLED:Pounsford Lake Paddle, Sleeping Giant Park
2026-07-16 09:30 - 15:30
Paddle cancelled due to air quality (smoke conditions).
Enjoy this relax pace paddle. Bring you kayak/canoe, PFD, safety gear, lunch, drink, and swimming trunks. Participants must purchase a Daily Vehicle Permit online or have a 2026 Ontario Parks permit. This paddle is limited to 7 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5-6 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 134 km / 2hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $13
