Hike to Trowbridge Falls

Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Distance

2.2 miles

Elevation Gain

0 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Stephanie Windschill

A short walk to a bridge and a set of waterfalls. Great sunset location.

Trowbridge Falls is a nearby city park and a favorite among the locals and they say it's haunted too! During the summer months cool off in the water and in winter cross country ski.

Trowbridge Falls is a conservation area and is connected to Centennial Park by a bridge. Centennial park offers more trails to hike and ski on.

Take Hwy 17 to Hodder Ave Exit. Follow the signs to Trowbridge Falls Campground. Parking lot will be on your right side.

The entire loop hike is about 3.5km. To the falls it about a 0.6km

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Camping

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Hiking

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Picnic Area

River

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