Trails & Hikes
Discover the natural beauty of Elliot Lake’s amazing trail network. With hundreds of kilometres of trails just moments from the city centre, visitors can experience stunning lookout points, unique rock formations, abundant wildlife, and the rugged charm of Northern Ontario’s wilderness. Whether you're planning a scenic day hike or a full outdoor getaway, Elliot Lake offers an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers of all ages and skill levels.
Trails in the city
To view a listing of trails within the City, visit the Elliot Lake page on TrailForks. Please note, trails are recreational trails and some may have been added by Trail Forks Users. There is no winter maintenance provided by the City to the trails. All trails are use at own risk during the winter months (November - April).
Voyageur Hiking Trail
South of Elliot Lake, you can find the Voyageur Hiking Trail, which is part of the Trans Canada Trail network.
Mississagi Provincial Park
Hike the many trails within Mississagi Provincial Park. The trails range from 0.5 km to 22 km and are suitable for all skill levels.
Back Country Trails
Our area's thousands of lakes and unbelievable scenery provides amazing opportunities for ATV, snowmobile and other trail experiences. While you can find groomed trails within city limits, there are also many wilderness trails on Crown Land available to be explored.
You can access many of these trails at various areas throughout the City. All skill levels can explore these back country trails. You don't need to travel more than 15 minutes to find lakes and paths where you can be completely removed from everyday worries and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you.
We encourage you to travel at your own pace, but be aware that these trails are not groomed and have fewer signs to help lead you. If you are unfamiliar with the area we encourage you to walk or ride with someone who knows the area or engage with one of our trail groups to avoid getting lost. Please respect all no trespassing requests.
Maintenance, Events and Trail Groups
Many different organizations and community groups maintain the trails in Elliot Lake. Some also offer programs and events that take place at different trails. Visit groups like the Coureurs de Bois or the Elliot Lake XC Ski and Bike Club pages for more information!
Emily Who Explores
Emily Gillespie is an outdoor content creator, videographer and blogger that we had the pleasure of working with in 2025 to help showcase some of the amazing outdoor opportunities in Elliot Lake!
Click Here to Read the Emily Who Explores Blog post on her trip to Elliot Lake!