The Animikii Trail, named for the thunderbird in Ojibwe, is the eastern end of the Path of the Paddle. It begins at Fort William Historical Park on the Kaministiquia River in Thunder Bay, follows the river out to Lake Superior and runs southwest along the shore to Pigeon River Provincial Park at the Minnesota border. The Path of the Paddle Association lists it at 136 km and points to the cliffs, pebble beaches and cold, clear water of the Superior coast. Little Trout Bay Conservation Area, about 40 km from Thunder Bay, has a paved launch and suits weekend trips, and the association maintains six water-access campsites on this stretch. East and northeast winds can drive waves into Little Trout Bay, so watch the forecast before heading out. Past Pigeon River, the trail continues on hiking and cycling links to North Fowl Lake, where the Omimi Trail begins. Some paddlers instead finish at Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota.
The difficulty of Animikii Trail (Path of the Paddle) varies by section. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
Animikii Trail (Path of the Paddle) is located in the Northwestern Ontario region of Canada.
Straight-line distance between route centres.
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Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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