Photo by Pat Beaudoin
Outdoor Experiences Hike Sioux Mountain To access Sioux Mountain from Sioux Lookout, drive south on Highway 72 and turn down the Hudson Highway (Hwy 664). Turn north onto Pelican Falls Centre Road and then east onto Radar Base Road. Since there is no developed parking area, vehicles must park on the side of the road by the gated radar base. The network of trails is a combination of abandoned forestry and government roads that are now used for hiking, cycling, hunting and snowmobiling. The long, uphill hike is well worth the picturesque view of Pelican Lake and the city of Sioux Lookout. On a clear day, binoculars can be used to view Abram and Minnitaki Lake. As with any outdoor adventure in the area, precautions should be taken when hiking Sioux Mountain; this area is home to a variety of wildlife—including bears—and visitors must be aware and respectful of the animals that call Sioux Mountain home. Sioux Mountain is accessible year-round and is one of many outdoor attractions that showcase the beauty of Sioux Lookout.
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Northern Experience Magazine 2018/19
