Labrador west offers a number of hiking and walking trails in and around our beautiful communities. We have highlighted some local favorites for you.
Jean Lake Walking Trail
Developed in 1980, The Jean Lake Walking Trail is 5km trail around Jean Lake is the main walking/hiking trail in Wabush. This trail is groomed gravel oh half and the other half is true hiking through woods on dirt trails. The groomed trail is wheelchair accessible for roughly 2 km. The ungroomed side is great for the outdoor enthusiast looking to get out in nature. Wabush residents take great pride in Jean Lake and have added many picnic tables, benches and custom designed squirrel log cabins along the trail. See how many you can find!
Tanya Lake Walking Trail
The Tanya Lake Walking trail is a 2 km fully groomed gravel trail that is wheelchair accessible. It has a couple of rest spots, and areas where one can overlook the lake. Tanya Lake park area has a sandy beach area, volleyball net, large grassy area, picnic tables and benches.
Menihek Interpretive Trails
Menihek truly offer year round recreation and enjoyment to the Labrador West community. Take a summer evening hike out to the waterfalls, a tranquil spot in the heart of our trail system. Or take your family out for a gentle stroll along one of our other trails. We are sure you will experience Labrador wilderness at its best.
Crystal Falls Walking Trail
Crystal Falls is a very short walk from Highway 500 but from the mall you can make it a bit over 8 km and it is pretty when you get there. The old Duley Lake Road starting from White Wolf Snowmobile Club can lead to Crystal Falls but you have to cross a couple of rivers with long gone bridges. This is used a lot in winter as an unofficial snowmobile trail so is packed hard enough to walk or snowshoe.