About the Hike

It’s that time again for the annual Thanksgiving Walk in the Minnow Lake Oak Forest, a joint event between Rainbow Routes and the Minnow Lake Restoration  Group. This popular 2 km hike is an enjoyable way to wrap up Thanksgiving weekend with impressive lookouts and autumn colours.  The pace is relaxing and families are welcome.

Hike Details

When:  Monday, October 12th, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (please arrive 10 minutes early)

Meeting place: Parking lot of Minnow Lake Place, location of Rainbow Routes Association Office.  1127 Bancroft Drive, Greater Sudbury.

Terrain/Trail Surface: Natural, rocky, some paved sections

Length: 2 km

Dress: Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes, bring bottled water and please register. 

Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours

Difficulty:  Medium/Moderate - This trail is rocky, and does have a steeper incline at the beginning and can be slippery with leaves and acorns on the trail. 

Hike Type: This hike is a slow paced hike with stops along the trail as our hike leaders will be sharing some  knowledge along the trail.

Hike Leaders: Peter Beckett & Paul Haynes

* Transit:            GOVA bus from downtown 12 at 13:45 to Lonsdale 

                             New Sudbury 12 at 13:15 to Lonsdale 

Note: GOVA fare is $4.00. Exact change or a bus pass is required.