Easy hikes and walks around Neebing

This little pond sits right outside an urban neighbourhood and has a small pathway circling it. It's a scenic walk around the pond or a connector to the greater trails of McIntyre Riverside Trail, George Burke Trail and George Burke Park. There is side-street parking in this neighbourhood but read street sweeping signs and plowing signs before parking.

The McIntyre Riverside Trail hugs McIntyre River and has nice views of this 48-kilometre-long coldwater river. The river begins its journey at Trout Lake north-west of the city among wilderness, boreal forest and peatlands. The river flows through urban Thunder Bay and empties into Lake Superior. It's a world-class sport fishery full of brook trout. In spring and autumn there are migratory runs of steelhead, rainbow trout and salmon pushing up from Lake Superior.

The McIntyre Riverside Trail is a riverside 4.3 kilometre out-and-back pathway in Thunder Bay. There are nice views of the McIntyre River while walking, running or biking through classic northern Ontario woods. The unpaved path has some exposed tree roots and patches of dirt that can get slick when wet or icy. There is a stream crossing that requires a small, one-meter hop across the small waterway. Keep in mind there is a local, vocal murder of crows that has been reported to be up to 60 birds in size that hang out in trees overhead.

This lookout is situated on a rocky outcrop with fantastic sweeping views of Thunder Bay, Fox Mountain, Mount McRae, and Sawdust Lake. After a steady climb through dense forest, this exposed spot opens up to beautiful panoramic scenery that's worthy of taking a long break to take it all in.

This trail climbs through relatively steep forested sections before circling the upper slopes of Lost Mountain. It is a combination of rocky and wooded terrain that is unmarked and sometimes challenging to follow, especially around trail junctions and less obvious sections of path. Carrying a printed or downloaded map and your komoot GPS route is a good idea to help stay on course. As the climb progresses, the forest opens up to wide views over Thunder Bay and the surrounding mountains.

This trailhead sits at the end of Coppin Road, with a small spot for informal roadside parking. Since there is no formal parking lot, visitors are asked to park legally, without blocking driveways, hydrants, or local traffic, before starting the trail on the east side of the road. Before heading out, it’s important to note that several unmarked intersecting paths begin in this area, so it’s a good idea to have a map or your komoot GPS route handy to keep you on track.

After a short but demanding climb, the summit opens onto a massive slab of exposed rock overlooking Thunder Bay and Lake Superior. It’s a true panoramic viewpoint, with the city below and the Sleeping Giant visible across the water on clear days. There’s plenty of space to sit or even have a picnic, but it’s exposed and often windy, so wear appropriate layers before heading up.

Top of McKay Trail is short but steep, with rugged sections that make it feel more challenging than the distance suggests. Expect loose rock, slick volcanic slabs, and stretches where you’ll need to scramble over large boulders. The descent can be just as tricky as the climb. Good footwear is essential, and this isn’t ideal for dogs. The reward is a sweeping “money shot” view at the top over Thunder Bay and Lake Superior — easily one of the best viewpoints in the area.