Our Trails

“Leave the road.....take the trails” Pythagoras

**Please note that maps of routes indicated as "proposed" are for illustrative purposes only unless otherwise indicated. All references can change due to natural interferences. The information contained herein is intended to be a guide. Use of this information is at the risk of the user.

NWORTA 5-PHASE TRAIL PLAN (PROPOSED)

Our 5-phase trail plan as projected on the map above will connect the existing Trans Canada Trail in the City of Thunder Bay west to Atikokan, east to Nipigon, and south to the Minnesota border. This will provide a trail system to mirror and augment the existing Trans Canada Trail water trail through the area. 

When completed, total available trail distance will be in the 400 kilometre range. Trails will be primarily geared toward hiking, however there will be certain sections conducive to other users.

These trails are/will be part of Trans Canada Trail network, and we are super excited to have this affiliation. Their support has been greatly appreciated, and has helped us immensely with costs associated with trail construction, signage, and maintenance.

As of this time, we have established 45 kilomtres of our Shabaqua Trail, connecting Kakabeka Falls to Shabaqua. The east trailhead 

TRAIL BLAZING/WAYFINDING

NWORTA has adopted the trail blazing/wayfinding system as shown in the picture above. As trails are opened up, these blazes are added in the paint scheme identifying each trail. In the case of the Shabaqua Trail, light blue blazes are used.