Ice Climbing

On an Ontario ice wall, the loudest sound is the beating of your own heart

Northern Ontario boasts some of the best ice climbing locations in the world. From Thunder Bay and Red Rock to Marathon and Orient Bay on Lake Nipigon, this is the ultimate ice-climbing country. Dozens of ice-clad routes reach heights of over 130 m (400 ft.) and the waterfalls freeze so thick that the ice can stay until late spring.

With colourfully descriptive names such as Threshold of Acquaintance, Comfortably Numb and The Wall of Deception, ice climbing is a sport for those who enjoy the adrenalin rush of living close to the edge.

Because many of these ice faces are in very remote areas, it sometimes requires a long ride in on a snow machine for access. But, halfway up the ice face, with the world far below you, it's obvious that it's worth the ride.

North Central Ontario
TRAIL NAME	SUB-REGION	CLOSEST TOWN(S)	LENGTH	DIFFICULTY	PRIMARY ACTIVITY	CHARACTER
JR Booth Trail	Rainbow Country	Edgington	35KM	•	Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Equestrian, Motorcycling, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing, ATVing	Rail Trail
Northeastern Ontario
TRAIL NAME	SUB-REGION	CLOSEST TOWN(S)	LENGTH	DIFFICULTY	PRIMARY ACTIVITY	CHARACTER
Lake Superior Trapper's Trail	North of Superior	Wawa	1.5 km	•	Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing, Dog Sledding	Natural, Scenic
Peat Mountain Trail	North of Superior	Wawa	11 km	•••	Hiking & Walking, Camping & Backpacking, Canoeing & Kayaking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing	Natural, Scenic
Northwestern Ontario
TRAIL NAME	SUB-REGION	CLOSEST TOWN(S)	LENGTH	DIFFICULTY	PRIMARY ACTIVITY	CHARACTER
Nipigon Bay Snowmobile Club	North of Superior	Nipigon	200 km	••	Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Ice Climbing, ATVing	Natural, Scenic, Water

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