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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
From the Thunder Bay Lookout, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, 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 […]
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 […]
Thunder Bay Hiking Association
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