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- 01May 1, 2022
8:30 Greater Niagara Circle Route badge hike#2 of 8
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-greater-niagara-circle-route-badge-hike2-of-8/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
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2022-05-01Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Bus
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 273 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway and carpool to Gateway Park Lock #8 Port Colborne at N42.900000, W79.246944.Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18 km.Description
Beginning in Port Colborne this trail will take hikers through farmland, villages, watersheds and quiet residential areas on the way toward historic old Fort Erie. Remember to bring water and a snack/lunch.
- 01May 1, 2022
Hiking 101 - Group 2
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-101-group-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
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2022-05-01 at 13:00
2022-05-15 at 13:00
2022-05-29 at 13:00Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Queenston. Enter the park at the roundabout make two immediate left turns to arrive at the cairn.Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6kmDescription
Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike. If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3 Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q & A followed by short hikes along the trail. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.There will be two courses running in simulation. They will be conducted in different locations to avoid crowding on the trail.
Time: 1pm-3pm
Meeting Locations:
Sunday May 1 – Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn
Sunday May 15 – Woodend Conservation Area, near the entrance to the park
Sunday May 29 – Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd, Beamsville
Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)
- 01May 1, 2022
Hiking 101 - Group 1
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2022-05-01, 2022-05-15, 2022-05-29Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park, Beamsville, OntarioHike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6 kmDescription
Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike. If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3 Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes. There will be two courses running in simulation. They will be conducted in different locations to avoid crowding on the trail.Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Meeting locations:
Sunday, May 1- Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd., Beamsville N 43.146108 W 79.475609
Sunday, May 15 – Louth Conservation Area, parking lot off of Staff Avenue, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Road 69) N 43.121706 W 79.351235
Sunday, May 29 – Queenston Height Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn N 43.157826 W 79.052045
Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)
- 02May 2, 2022
Monday hike 3 of 23 of the Sydenham section
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/monday-hike-3-of-23-of-the-sydenham-section/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Graham’s Hill Rd. in Georgian Bluffs, east of km 151.3 (Map 34)Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 13.6 kmDescription
This is part of a series of Monday hikes to cover the whole Sydenham section by the end of September. They will mostly be out and back hikes averaging about 15 km but could go as high as 20 km. We will hike north as far as Skinner’s Bluff and then hike back. Bring water and something for lunch. - 02May 2, 2022
Scotsdale Farm
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-14/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm. From 401 north on Trafalgar Rd pass Georgetown turn left on highway 7 going north to Trafalgar Rd turn right go north about 1.7 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm.parking lot. Map 13, Km 29.7Hike Leader(s): Ronald Granger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 KmDescription
Loop hike on the main trial ,Bennett Heritage and Robert side trails. No Dogs.Bring sunscreen, lunch ,snacks and 2.o litres of water. Pease arrive 15 minutes early. - 03May 3, 2022
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12kDescription
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and bug spray
- 03May 3, 2022
Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-48/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial ParkHike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and mosquito repellent. - 03May 3, 2022
Spring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-wildflowers-and-trees-oliver-creek-and-walkers-woods/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins.Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack, Brenda Carling Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 kmDescription
Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water. - 03May 3, 2022
Silver Creek
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silver-creek-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Fallbrook Trail / Sideroad 27 (where the Bruce Trail crosses Fallbrook Trail). Do not park near school.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will connect with Highway 7 – turn left, after about 4 km, turning right on Trafalgar Road (branching out), turn right on Sideroad 27, it will cross 8th line, continue on Sideroad 27. At T junction with Fallbrook Trail, turn right and park roadside.Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 kmDescription
Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Bennett Heritage, Maureen Smith and Roberts. Drop out possible at 11 km.
– bring water and snack
– poles recommended
– insect repellent will be useful - 03May 3, 2022
Biodiversity Spring Nature Walk Series - Pools, Ponds, and Peepers
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-spring-nature-walk-series-pools-ponds-and-peepers/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at Boston Mills Road just west of the Mississauga Road intersection. Note: Driveway is private property.From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Road west for 6 kilometres.
Or take Mississauga Road north from King Street for about 3 kilometres. Turn left at Boston Mills Road and drive for about 400 metres.Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper and Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kilometresDescription
The pace of this loop walk will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.