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A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail loop — Sudbury

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A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail loop — Sudbury

Moderate

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A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail loop — Sudbury

00:45

2.39km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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Parking

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416 m

Onaping River

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The Onaping River flows southeast from Onaping Lake through the Canadian Shield, creating a rocky, forested valley northwest of Sudbury. It is part of the Great Lakes Basin and includes a series of rapids and waterfalls, including the picturesque Onaping High Falls, before eventually joining the Vermilion River.

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706 m

Onaping High Falls

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Onaping High Falls is an impressive series of cascades on the Onaping River, dropping about 55 meters over rocky ledges within the ancient Sudbury Basin geological formation. It's a popular natural attraction known for its powerful roar and beautiful scenery, and this spot is a fantastic place to capture some great up close photos.

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A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail

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The A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail is a short loop that offers beautiful views of Onaping High Falls and the Onaping River valley. It is a mix of gravel path and rugged forest sections, with a great bridge crossing near the top of the falls. There are interpretive signs along the way highlighting Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson, who sketched the falls after a 1953 train trip through the region. This section takes you through the quiet forest with occasional glimpses of the river below, patches of exposed bedrock, and occasional views back toward the falls through the trees.

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2.39 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

929 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.43 km

929 m

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Sunday 12 July

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