Tag Archives: Thunder Bay

Pennock Creek Trail

Roundtrip: 5km Difficulty: Easy Location:  Thunder Bay, ON Click Here for Google Map Pennock Creek Trail is more popularly known as the 25th Side Road  Tree Farm.   It’s one of those places you drive by all the time without realizing that there is such a big green area just out of sight. Drive west on [...]

Mt. Matchett

Round-trip:  4 km Difficulty:  Difficult Location:  Thunder Bay, ON Click here for Google Map. Hike to the top of Mt. Matchett through the valley between Mt. Mckay and Mt Matchett.  This hike has a very steep climb and is partly off-trail so you will need to be able to find your own way. Drive to [...]

Fox Mountain

Roundtrip: 5 km Difficulty: Moderate Location: Thunder Bay, ON Click here for Google Map. 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 [...]

Mission Island Marsh

Roundtrip: 2 km Difficulty: Easy Location: Thunder Bay, ON Click here for Google Map Mission Island Marsh is one of the places locals will take tourists to when they are showing them the sights.  It is easy to get to and you are sure to see lots of deer.  There are 2km of nature trails [...]

Mt McKay Halfway Trail

Roundtrip: 5km Difficulty: Difficult Location: Thunder Bay, ON Click Here for Google Map Hike along the North side of Mount McKay on the Halfway Trail with great views of the city all along the way.  This trail is difficult to follow in spots and there is risk of fall in places where the trail is [...]