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James Duncan Nature Trail — Big Trout Bay Nature Reserve

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James Duncan Nature Trail — Big Trout Bay Nature Reserve

Hard

4

hikers

James Duncan Nature Trail — Big Trout Bay Nature Reserve

05:23

17.8km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.27 km

Mount Mollie

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short spur off the James Duncan Nature Trail leads up to Mount Mollie, one of the reserve’s best viewpoint stops. The climb is steeper with rocky, uneven footing, but …

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2

6.47 km

Lake Superior

Highlight • Lake

Lake Superior forms the backdrop to routes throughout the Big Trout Bay Nature Reserve, providing constant reference points along the shoreline. The lake is one of the world’s largest freshwater …

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3

9.79 km

James Duncan Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A rugged point-to-point trail in the Big Trout Bay Nature Reserve, the James Duncan Nature Trail mixes forest walking with shoreline views and a steeper rocky section near the midpoint. …

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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