Hawks Ridge Trail
Marathon boasts an extensive network of trails in and around town. These trails are used as shortcuts to get to school or work, as thoroughfares for snow machines, and as leisure trails for hiking or mountain biking. Here are some that you might want to tackle: Hawks Ridge Trail Length 35 minutes one way-Intermediate Hawks Ridge was formed over 10,000 years ago after the last glacier movement.
The ridge acquired its name from the frequent sightings of hawks using the winds off Lake Superior to soar along the ridge. This intermediate level trail climbs to a vertical height of 350 feet. Hawks Ridge offers and immaculate view of Lake Superior and the surrounding area.
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| TRAIL STATS | |
| LENGTH: | 2 KM |
| DIFFICULTY: | •• |
| ACTIVITIES: | Hiking & Walking |
| CHARACTER: | Natural, Scenic |
| SURFACE: | Grass/natural, Rock, Soil - Compacted, Mixed |
| AMENITIES: | Parking, Washrooms |
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| LOCATION | |
| REGION: | Northwestern Ontario |
| SUB-REGION: | North of Superior |
| CLOSEST TOWN(S): | Marathon |
| TRAILHEAD: | GPS |
| SEASONS / HOURS | |
Year-round |
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| CONTACT INFO | |
| NAME: | Town of Marathon , Daryl Skworchinski |
| PHONE: | (807) 229-1340 |
| EMAIL: | Email Us Now |
| WEB SITE | |
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.marathon.ca |
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