LAKE NIPIGON SHORELINE TRAIL
With 5km of trail, the Lake Nipigon Shoreline Trail walks you through the remnants of the 1999 Beardmore forest fire. The trail provides great opportunity to pick wild blueberries as they are present throughout your hike. Take your friends and family and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Nipigon at two lookout stations.
Directions: East of Beardmore on Highway 11, turn onto Highway 580 and drive for approximately 20 km. Before Poplar Lodge Park, turn left onto the gravel road marked “High Hill Harbour” and travel for 3 km. Keep watch on your right-hand side for a large trail head sign with a small parking area.
Learn about the Lake Nipigon Shoreline Trail and all there is to see and enjoy along the way.
FIRE
During the spring of 1999, a large forest fire engulfed some of the area the trail travels through. Interpretive signs along the trail provide insight into the fire and the new forest which is now naturally regenerating. The trail provides great opportunity to pick wild blueberries as they are present throughout your hike.
HIGH HILL HARBOUR
High Hill Harbour has boat launching and camping facilities. Small craft warnings are common on Lake Nipigon and those that venture onto the lake should be aware that conditions change rapidly.
VIEWING PLATFORM
Take your friends and family to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Nipigon at two lookout stations. These are located high atop the lake and give you a great view of bald eagle’s nests. Note that this section of the trail is the most difficult with a steep walk up the hill to the view.
BEACH ACCESS
The trail travels along the shore of Lake Nipigon. During low water periods you may choose to walk the beach for a section of the trail and feel the find sand between your bare feet.
LAKE NIPIGON
Lake Nipigon is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Canada. World renowned for its speckled rout and lake trout dishing, the lake also has a healthy population of northern pike, walleye, and white fish.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Thunder Bay District
Nearby towns and cities: Beardmore
Trail feature tags: Viewing Platform
LAKE NIPIGON SHORELINE TRAIL characteristics
Length: 5 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: No information available
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: Washroom facilities at Poplar Park Campground.
Attractions: viewing platforms, swimming
Contact:
Find it: 20 km along Highway 580 from Highway 11. Then left 3 km on High Hill Harbour Rd. Parking area on right.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 49.6078600
Longitude: -88.1155400
LAKE NIPIGON SHORELINE TRAIL Image Gallery
Photo credits:
Don Knight