Apr

Fox Mountain

View from Fox Mountain

Roundtrip: 5 km

Difficulty: Moderate

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

This was my first trip up onto Fox Mountain. I had been meaning to look for a trail up to the top of this mountain for some time and I am so glad I finally made the trip.

Drive South on Highway 61 turn left onto Mountain Road, then right onto Coppin Road. Drive to end of Coppin Road and park in the turn around area making sure you do not block any local traffic or driveways.

The trail starts on the south east side of the road. Follow the trail staying to your right until you reach the beaver dam. Walk across the beaver dam and follow the flagged trail up onto Fox Mountain. The trail up is quite steep and there is a bit of skinny rope that someone has put there to help, but I wouldn’t trust it. Once on top you can follow the flagged trail for great views of the city. Return the way you came.

The trail is a bit hard to follow in places, but it seems like someone has been working on this trail fairly recently and hasn’t had a chance to complete the work. I sure hope they continue because the work they have done so far is great.

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