The Beaten Path Nordic Trails has a trail for everyone. Families with small children can ski for an hour on one of the easier trail loops, or an extreme skier can enjoy an all-day adventure on one of the larger loops. There so many connecting trails to choose from, including sections of the Trans-Canada Trail. Skiing at Atikokans Nordic Trails is a must for every skiing enthusiast. Series of trails include: Kemuel Loop - 4.6km Beaver Lake Loop - 6km Jack Rabbit - 4.5km Rabid Fox Run- 3.4km Timber Wolf Loop - 8.7km Moose Loop - 4.5km Nordic Loop - 10.5km North Trans Canada Loop - 7.9km Trans Canada Trail (Nym Lake Segment) - 3.8km

Sandy Beach Park has a playground, large sand beach, walking trails and picnic area. It is located on the Sandy Beach Road.

The Red Pine Trail is 3.6 km trek through the Red Pine & White Pine Forest. The trail is family friendly with easy terrain and takes an average of 30 to 90 minutes to complete. (Parking provided at the trail head)

Red Lake Golf Course Ski Trail is maintained by the Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club and is located near Balmertown. The trail is a 4 kilometer, single-loop layout along fairways and open wooded paths. The slopes are gentle and the course is ideal for fitness and training. Please stay on the groomed trail to avoid damage to the golf course. Parking is located at the corner of Highway 125 and the Nungesser Road - exercise caution when crossing the highway to access the trailhead.

The Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club is responsible for maintaining over 40 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails in the Red Lake area including the Golf Course trails in Balmertown, Centennial Park in Red Lake, and the McKenzie Island Trails. The trails offer excellent classic and skate-skiing opportunities. The Club also offers programming, such as Jackrabbits. Centennial Park: Short ski loop Red Lake Golf Course: 4km McKenzie Island: 35km of trails For more information on Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club Trails please see “Trails” in the Recreation icon on the App homepage.

The trail offers a great view of Rabbit Lake and the surrounding nature. One may choose to hike, cycle, or ski during the winter months. The trailhead starts on Rabbit Lake and there is 2-10 km trails with moderate-high terrain. There is also a public washroom and playground at Garrow Park. The trail connects to Rotary Way Trail.

NWOSTA (Northwest Ontario Snowmobile Trails Association) is easily accessible, only 2 hours from Winnipeg, five hours from Minneapolis and starts at Thunder Bay. There are over 2700 kms of groomed trails. NWOSTA's trail system offers top level riding experiences for riders of any skill level. There are long stretches of lake trails next to hidden bays full of powder that has never seen a sled. For the nature seekers, there are kilometers of trails winding through the bush where you may see a bald eagle, timber wolf, deer, bobcat or other wildlife. Snowmobilers can ride for several days and complete a 1000 kilometer circle trip. With the low population density, you may ride all day and hardly see another sled. The groomed and marked trails connect communities such as Thunder Bay, Ignace, Atikokan, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Nestor Falls, Rainy River and Emo and. Most communities offer food, fuel, and accommodations accessible by snowmobile. There are also several things along the NWOSTA circle tour, such as the White Otter Castle near Atikokan, the scenic lookout over the lake beside Sioux Lookout, thrill hills on the pipeline near Kenora, and various rapids and water falls along the trail near Sioux Narrows. Visit our website to link to the various member clubs and the OFSC.

The Minaki Trails are moderate to extreme terrain and encompasses 25 km of beautiful landscape throughout the boreal forest. Some sections are winter only but trails are open all seasons.

McKenzie Island ski trails are maintained by the Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club. As the weather gets colder and the water freezes the skiers begin in Cochenour and ski across the Ice Road to McKenzie Island where there are 35km in groomed ski trails, the trails are groomed for skate skiing and diagonal or classic. You will be skiing in a wilderness setting where there is much wildlife, so you may want to bring your camera with you! You may also notice the old mine sites on the island as you enjoy the crisp clean air of Northwestern Ontario. Loops: Yellow 4.4 (Moderate terrain) Orange 4.3 (Moderate terrain) Red 6.5 (Easy terrain) Greean 8.2 Blue 11.8 (Both grean and blue loops have difficult terrian with steep hills and turns) *Weekend passes available*

The Kenora Nordic Trails run from 1.4-20 km with a moderate to high terrain, offering a variety of paths to choose from. Trail permits can be bought in the winter. Trail use for hiking in the summer is free. Hiking is not allowed in the winter. After a day of skiing, warm up and have a bite to eat in the chalet. (May experience wet conditions during the rainy season)